Knots Landing — Season 3
Love thy neighbor.
About this season
Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.
Episodes (22)
1. The Vigil
Aired 12 November 1981
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
2. Critical Condition
Aired 19 November 1981
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
3. Aftermath
Aired 26 November 1981
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
4. Moving In
Aired 3 December 1981
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
5. The Surprise
Aired 10 December 1981
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
6. One of a Kind
Aired 17 December 1981
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
7. Secrets
Aired 24 December 1981
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
8. Mistaken Motives
Aired 7 January 1982
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
9. The Rose and the Briar
Aired 14 January 1982
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
10. The Three Sisters
Aired 21 January 1982
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
11. Power Play
Aired 28 January 1982
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
12. Possibilities
Aired 11 February 1982
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
13. Reunion
Aired 18 February 1982
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
14. Cricket
Aired 4 March 1982
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
15. Best Intentions
Aired 11 March 1982
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
16. Silver Shadows
Aired 25 March 1982
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
17. Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Aired 1 April 1982
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
18. Expose
Aired 8 April 1982
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
19. Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
Aired 15 April 1982
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
20. Acts of Love
Aired 22 April 1982
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
21. China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Aired 29 April 1982
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
22. Living Dangerously
Aired 6 May 1982
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.