Knots Landing

Season 7

1985 · 30 episodes

The residents of an idyllic seaside cul-de-sac face an ongoing feud over a corrupt land development deal and the supposed suicide of one of them. Ava Gardner joins the cast.

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Longest Day

   26 Sept 1985

   Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

2. 

   2. Here in My Arms

   3 Oct 1985

   Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

3. 

   3. While the Cat's Away

   10 Oct 1985

   Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

4. 

   4. The Christening

   17 Oct 1985

   Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

5. 

   5. A Little Assistance

   24 Oct 1985

   Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

6. 

   6. A Question of Trust

   31 Oct 1985

   Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

7. 

   7. Awakenings

   7 Nov 1985

   Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

8. 

   8. Pictures at a Wedding

   14 Nov 1985

   Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

9. 

   9. Until Parted by Death

   21 Nov 1985

   Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

10. 

    10. Rise and Fall

    5 Dec 1985

    Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

11. 

    11. To Sing His Praise

    12 Dec 1985

    Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

12. 

    12. All's Well

    19 Dec 1985

    Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

13. 

    13. Aftershocks

    26 Dec 1985

    Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

14. 

    14. Unbroken Bonds

    2 Jan 1986

    Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

15. 

    15. Web of Lies

    9 Jan 1986

    Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

16. 

    16. The Confession

    16 Jan 1986

    Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

17. 

    17. Alterations

    23 Jan 1986

    Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

18. 

    18. Friendly Enemies

    30 Jan 1986

    Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

19. 

    19. A Key to a Woman's Heart

    6 Feb 1986

    Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

20. 

    20. A Very Special Gift

    13 Feb 1986

    Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

21. 

    21. Irrevocably Yours

    20 Feb 1986

    Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

22. 

    22. High School Confidential

    6 Mar 1986

    Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

23. 

    23. Distant Rumblings

    13 Mar 1986

    Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

24. 

    24. Phoenix Rising

    27 Mar 1986

    Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

25. 

    25. The Legacy

    3 Apr 1986

    Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

26. 

    26. Arsenic and Old Waste

    10 Apr 1986

    The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

27. 

    27. A Change of Heart

    17 Apr 1986

    Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

28. 

    28. His Brother's Keeper

    1 May 1986

    Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

29. 

    29. Thicker Than Water

    8 May 1986

    Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

30. 

    30. The Longest Night

    15 May 1986

    The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.