Episode guide
Knots Landing: Season 5
25 episodes ยท premiered Sep 29, 1983
William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.
- Episode 1: The People vs. Gary Ewing Sep 29, 1983 Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
- Episode 2: Fugitives Oct 6, 1983 When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
- Episode 3: Nowhere to Run Oct 13, 1983 Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
- Episode 4: Marital Privileges Oct 20, 1983 Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
- Episode 5: One Kind of Justice Oct 27, 1983 When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
- Episode 6: ...And Never Brought to Mind Nov 3, 1983 Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
- Episode 7: Sacred Vows Nov 10, 1983 Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
- Episode 8: A Change of Heart Nov 17, 1983 Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
- Episode 9: Money Talks Nov 24, 1983 Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
- Episode 10: Homecoming Dec 1, 1983 Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
- Episode 11: I'll Tell You No Lies Dec 8, 1983 Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
- Episode 12: Denials Dec 15, 1983 Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
- Episode 13: Witness Dec 22, 1983 Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
- Episode 14: Secrets Cry Aloud Dec 29, 1983 Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
- Episode 15: Forsaking All Others Jan 5, 1984 Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
- Episode 16: Reconcilable Differences Jan 12, 1984 Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
- Episode 17: Second Chances Jan 19, 1984 Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
- Episode 18: Lest the Truth be Known Feb 2, 1984 Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
- Episode 19: So Shall You Reap Feb 9, 1984 Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
- Episode 20: High Ideals Feb 16, 1984 Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
- Episode 21: No Trumpets, No Drums Feb 23, 1984 Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
- Episode 22: Silent Missions Mar 1, 1984 Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
- Episode 23: Finishing Touches Mar 8, 1984 Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
- Episode 24: Yesterday, It Rained Mar 22, 1984 Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
- Episode 25: Negotiations Mar 29, 1984 Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.