The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(62 votes)

   #1 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)

   S1:E133/27/1980

   Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

   Director:Roger Young

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Roger Young

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2. 

   8.0/10(92 votes)

   #2 - The Lie

   S1:E41/17/1980

   Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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3. 

   7.9/10(66 votes)

   #3 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)

   S1:E123/20/1980

   Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

   Director:Roger Young

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Roger Young

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4. 

   7.8/10(78 votes)

   #4 - Home is For Healing

   S1:E61/31/1980

   Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

   Director:Roger Young

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Roger Young

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   7.7/10(65 votes)

   #5 - Small Surprises

   S1:E103/6/1980

   Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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6. 

   7.6/10(99 votes)

   #6 - Community Spirit

   S1:E21/3/1980

   When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.4/10(135 votes)

   #7 - Pilot

   S1:E112/27/1979

   Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David Jacobs

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   Writer:David Jacobs
8. 

   7.4/10(79 votes)

   #8 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

   S1:E51/25/1980

   When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David Jacobs

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   Writer:David Jacobs
9. 

   7.4/10(72 votes)

   #9 - Civil Wives

   S1:E82/14/1980

   Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

   Director:Kim Friedman

   Writer:Jack Turley

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   Director:Kim Friedman

   Writer:Jack Turley
10. 

    7.4/10(68 votes)

    #10 - Constant Companion

    S1:E92/21/1980

    Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

    Director:Henry Levin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Henry Levin

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11. 

    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #11 - Courageous Convictions

    S1:E113/13/1980

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

    Director:Henry Levin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Henry Levin

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12. 

    7.3/10(86 votes)

    #12 - Let Me Count the Ways

    S1:E31/10/1980

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

    Director:Henry Levin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Henry Levin

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13. 

    6.9/10(81 votes)

    #13 - Land of the Free

    S1:E72/7/1980

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown