Episode guide
Knots Landing: Season 7
30 episodes ยท premiered Sep 26, 1985
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.
- Episode 1: The Longest Day Sep 26, 1985 Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
- Episode 2: Here in My Arms Oct 3, 1985 Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
- Episode 3: While the Cat's Away Oct 10, 1985 Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
- Episode 4: The Christening Oct 17, 1985 Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
- Episode 5: A Little Assistance Oct 24, 1985 Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
- Episode 6: A Question of Trust Oct 31, 1985 Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
- Episode 7: Awakenings Nov 7, 1985 Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
- Episode 8: Pictures at a Wedding Nov 14, 1985 Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
- Episode 9: Until Parted by Death Nov 21, 1985 Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
- Episode 10: Rise and Fall Dec 5, 1985 Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
- Episode 11: To Sing His Praise Dec 12, 1985 Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
- Episode 12: All's Well Dec 19, 1985 Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
- Episode 13: Aftershocks Dec 26, 1985 Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
- Episode 14: Unbroken Bonds Jan 2, 1986 Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
- Episode 15: Web of Lies Jan 9, 1986 Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
- Episode 16: The Confession Jan 16, 1986 Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
- Episode 17: Alterations Jan 23, 1986 Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
- Episode 18: Friendly Enemies Jan 30, 1986 Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
- Episode 19: A Key to a Woman's Heart Feb 6, 1986 Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
- Episode 20: A Very Special Gift Feb 13, 1986 Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
- Episode 21: Irrevocably Yours Feb 20, 1986 Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
- Episode 22: High School Confidential Mar 6, 1986 Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
- Episode 23: Distant Rumblings Mar 13, 1986 Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
- Episode 24: Phoenix Rising Mar 27, 1986 Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
- Episode 25: The Legacy Apr 3, 1986 Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
- Episode 26: Arsenic and Old Waste Apr 10, 1986 The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
- Episode 27: A Change of Heart Apr 17, 1986 Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
- Episode 28: His Brother's Keeper May 1, 1986 Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
- Episode 29: Thicker Than Water May 8, 1986 Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
- Episode 30: The Longest Night May 15, 1986 The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.