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Knots Landing S1E8 — Civil Wives

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Knots Landing•Season 1•Episode 8

Civil Wives

7.4/10 · 72 votesFeb 14, 1980

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byKim Friedman

Written byJack Turley

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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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K

Kim Friedman

Director

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Jack Turley

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Civil Wives" is episode 8 of Knots Landing season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 72 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Kim Friedman and written by Jack Turley, it aired on February 14, 1980.

Next: E9 · Constant Companion Best of Season 1