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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 8

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 8!

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The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 29 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
    9.3/10(41 votes)

    S8:E29

    Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  2. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 30 - Cement the Relationship
    9.3/10(47 votes)

    S8:E30

    Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  3. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 16 - The Unraveling
    9.1/10(32 votes)

    S8:E16

    Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 17 - No Miracle Worker
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    S8:E17

    Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  5. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 15 - Truth Will Out
    8.9/10(32 votes)

    S8:E15

    Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Hamner

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  6. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 25 - Deadly Combination
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    S8:E25

    Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

    Director:Beth Brickell
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 26 - Our Secret
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    S8:E26

    A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 1 - Just Disappeared (1)
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    S8:E1

    A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  9. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 10 - Over the Edge
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    S8:E10

    Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  10. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 27 - Breakup
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    S8:E27

    Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 7 - All Over But the Shouting
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S8:E7

    Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 24 - Neighborly Conduct
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    S8:E24

    Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

    Director:Lawrence Kasha
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  13. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 28 - Parental Guidance
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    S8:E28

    Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 5 - Slow Burn
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    S8:E5

    The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joel J. Feigenbaum

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  15. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 8 - Pressure Points
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S8:E8

    Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 12 - Touch and Go
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    S8:E12

    Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 13 - The Inside Man
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S8:E13

    Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

    Director:Paul Tucker
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 2 - Distant Echoes (2)
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    S8:E2

    Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 6 - For Appearance's Sake
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S8:E6

    Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  20. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 9 - Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    S8:E9

    Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 11 - A Turn of Events
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    S8:E11

    Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 18 - My True Love
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    S8:E18

    Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  23. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 22 - In Mourning
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    S8:E22

    Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 3 - Reunion
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S8:E3

    Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  25. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 4 - Past Tense
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S8:E4

    After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 8. It scored 9.3/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan and written by Lynn Marie Latham, it aired on 5/7/1987. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Cement the Relationship".