Knots Landing

Season 4

1982 · 22 episodes

Lust, alcoholism and murder strike, causing further turmoil in the suburban cul-de-sac.

Episodes

1. 

   1. A Brand New Day

   30 Sept 1982

   Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

2. 

   2. Daniel

   7 Oct 1982

   On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

3. 

   3. Encounters

   14 Oct 1982

   Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

4. 

   4. Svengali

   21 Oct 1982

   Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

5. 

   5. Catharsis

   28 Oct 1982

   Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

6. 

   6. New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation

   29 Oct 1982

   Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

7. 

   7. Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold

   4 Nov 1982

   Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

8. 

   8. Man in the Middle

   18 Nov 1982

   Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

9. 

   9. The Best Kept Secret

   2 Dec 1982

   Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

10. 

    10. Emergency

    9 Dec 1982

    Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

11. 

    11. Abby's Choice

    16 Dec 1982

    After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

12. 

    12. The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That

    30 Dec 1982

    Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

13. 

    13. Cutting the Ties That Bind

    6 Jan 1983

    Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

14. 

    14. And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions

    13 Jan 1983

    Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

15. 

    15. To Have and To Hold

    21 Jan 1983

    As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

16. 

    16. A New Family

    27 Jan 1983

    Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

17. 

    17. The Morning After

    3 Feb 1983

    Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

18. 

    18. Celebration

    10 Feb 1983

    A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

19. 

    19. Loss of Innocence

    17 Feb 1983

    Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

20. 

    20. The Fatal Blow

    24 Feb 1983

    As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

21. 

    21. The Burden of Proof

    3 Mar 1983

    Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

22. 

    22. Willing Victims

    10 Mar 1983

    Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.