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Knots Landing S1E4 — The Lie

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Knots Landing•Season 1•Episode 4

The Lie

8.0/10 · 92 votesJan 17, 1980

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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

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Cast8

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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Episode Summary

"The Lie" is episode 4 of Knots Landing season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 92 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on January 17, 1980.

Next: E5 · Will the Circle Be Unbroken Best of Season 1