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Season 5 – Knots Landing

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The desperate housewives of Wisteria Lane have nothing on the characters in this "Dallas" spinoff, which saw recovering alcoholic Gary Ewing and his wife, Valene, settling into a Southern California cul-de-sac to escape the dirty dealings back home in Texas. Gary worked for car dealer Sid Fairgate, whose wife, Karen, became one of Valene's best friends. Sid's recently divorced sister, Abby Cunningham, stirred things up when she moved into the neighborhood with her two children and promptly starting wrecking marriages. Other characters who played prominent roles were Val's mother, Lilimae Clements, and powerful state senator Gregory Sumner and sex kitten Paige Matheson.
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David Jacobs

Creator

Michele Lee

Karen Fairgate MacKenzie

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing Gibson Waleska

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Donna Mills

Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Constance McCashin

Laura Avery Sumner

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 1983 The People vs. Gary Ewing Gary fights his indictment for Ciji's murder; Abby makes marriage plans; Karen awaits news from Diana; Mack searches for Chip. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 1983 Fugitives Diana learns the truth about Chip's identity; Val discovers Ben's tie to a cable news station; Gary convinces Abby to buy a ranch. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 1983 Nowhere to Run Police corner Chip and Diana in a shack; Gary hires Laura to keep track of Abby; Lilimae disapproves of Val's friend Ben Gibson. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 1983 Marital Privilege Diana moves in with Abby after Chip is put in jail; Valene and Ben renew their friendship; Abby eyes a candidate (William Devane). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 1983 One Kind of Justice Gregory Sumner offers Mack a position on the crime commission; Karen fails to make peace with Diana; Lilimae seeks revenge on Chip. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 1983 ... And Never Brought to Mind Lilimae confesses to hitting Chip with her car and insists she isn't insane; Val and Gary spend a romantic night together. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1983 Sacred Vows Gary weds Abby; Mack signs on as crime commissioner; Lilimae is committed for observation; Gary sees a maid who looks like Ciji. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1983 A Change of Heart Diana tells police about Ciji's death; Mack convinces Karen to see a doctor; Gary pursues Cathy, Ciji's look-alike; Chip escapes. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1983 Money Talks Abby and Sumner begin a cautious affair; Greg's daughter (Danielle Brisbois) visits; Cathy visits Gary; Val and Ben become lovers. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 1983 Homecoming Gary hires Cathy at the ranch then tries to make her over in Ciji's image; Diana helps Chip hide out at the ranch. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 1983 I'll Tell You No Lies Mack feels pressured by Karen's pill dependency and his strained relationship with Sumner; Chip meets Cathy at the ranch. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 15, 1983 Denials Sumner has Mack followed; Karen becomes even more dependent on pills; Chip's sister tries to tell Diana what Chip is really like. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 22, 1983 Witness Val has mixed emotions about her pregnancy by Gary; Greg asks Abby to an important reception, unaware that his wife will be there. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 29, 1983 Secrets Cry Aloud Abby encourages Cathy's attempt to lure Gary into an affair; Lilimae tells Ben about Val's pregnancy; Mack finds Karen unconscious. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 5, 1984 Forsaking All Others Mack commits Karen for detoxification; Sumner publicly accuses Mack; Laura conceals vital information on the Lotus Point project. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 12, 1984 Reconcilable Differences Karen continues detoxification; Ben uncovers Abby's real-estate transactions; Cathy's evasiveness bothers Gary; Karen comes home. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 19, 1984 Second Chances Gary discovers Cathy's secret; Mack continues his investigation despite a recent assault; Gary unwittingly reunites Ben and Val. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 2, 1984 Lest the Truth Be Known Mack breaks in on Laura and Greg's secret rendezvous; Val wants Ben to turn down an assignment in El Salvador; Ray betrays Abby. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 9, 1984 ... So Shall You Reap Laura reveals Abby's business dealings to Mack and Karen; Gary orders Abby to move out of the ranch; Ben and Val decide to marry. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 16, 1984 High Ideals Gary freezes the assets of his company; Cathy reveals her feelings for Gary; Val's doctor advises taking a trip; Olivia runs away. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 23, 1984 No Trumpets, No Drums Mack traps Abby and Sumner in a plan to destroy Wolfbridge; Gary serves Abby with divorce papers; Val learns she is carrying twins. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 1, 1984 Silent Missions Sumner warns Gary that interference in the Lotus Point project could be fatal; Val tries to discover Ben's fate; Ray watches Gary. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 8, 1984 Finishing Touches Mack attempts to make Abby reveal her dealings with Wolfbridge; Ben is found unconscious in the remains of a bombed-out church. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 22, 1984 Yesterday It Rained Mack reneges on his promise to stop the Wolfbridge investigation; Val goes on a book promotion tour; Ben returns from El Salvador. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 29, 1984 Negotiations Mack and Karen separate over Mack's obsession with destroying Wolfbridge; Abby reluctantly agrees to help Mack capture St. Claire. Details

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Season Info

Creator
David Jacobs
Executive Producer
Michael Filerman, David Jacobs
Network
CBS
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 1983