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Knots Landing S1E1 — Pilot

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Knots Landing•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.4/10 · 135 votesDec 27, 1979

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Written byDavid Jacobs

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James Houghton

James Houghton

Kenny Ward

Kim Lankford

Kim Lankford

Ginger Ward

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Constance McCashin

Constance McCashin

Laura Avery Sumner

Don Murray

Don Murray

Sid Fairgate

John Pleshette

John Pleshette

Richard Avery

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

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David Jacobs

David Jacobs

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Knots Landing season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 135 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Written by David Jacobs, it aired on December 27, 1979.

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