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Knots Landing S12E14 — Simmer
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Knots Landing•Season 12•Episode 14

Simmer

8.3/10 · 24 votesJan 10, 1991

Ranked #13 of 27 in Season 12•+0.1 vs season avg

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Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.

Directed byJohn Pleshette
Written byBernard Lechowick
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Cast11

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

William Devane

Greg Sumner

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Paige Matheson

Pat Petersen

Pat Petersen

Michael Fairgate

Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Anne Matheson

Larry Riley

Larry Riley

Frank Williams

Stacy Galina

Stacy Galina

Kate Whittaker

Kathleen Noone

Kathleen Noone

Claudia Whittaker

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Bernard Lechowick

Writer

John Pleshette

John Pleshette

Director

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Episode Summary

"Simmer" is episode 14 of Knots Landing season 12. It scored 8.3/10 from 24 votes, ranking #13 of 27 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Pleshette and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on January 10, 1991.

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