Knots Landing

Dec 27, 1979

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

Jan 3, 1980

When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

Jan 10, 1980

When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

Jan 17, 1980

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

Jan 25, 1980

When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

Jan 31, 1980

Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

Feb 7, 1980

When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

Feb 14, 1980

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

Feb 21, 1980

Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

Mar 6, 1980

Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

Mar 13, 1980

Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

Mar 20, 1980

Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

Mar 27, 1980

Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

Nov 20, 1980

After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.

Nov 27, 1980

Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.

Dec 4, 1980

After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

Dec 11, 1980

Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.

Dec 18, 1980

After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.

Jan 1, 1981

Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.

Jan 8, 1981

Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.

Jan 15, 1981

Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.

Jan 22, 1981

Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.

Jan 29, 1981

With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.

Feb 5, 1981

Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.

Feb 12, 1981

Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.

Feb 19, 1981

When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.

Feb 26, 1981

Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.

Mar 12, 1981

Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.

Mar 19, 1981

To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.

Mar 26, 1981

Sid refuses J.R.'s offer of a partnership in Sid's experimental engine, but Abby readies to make her own deal.

Mar 26, 1981

The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.

Nov 12, 1981

Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

Nov 19, 1981

Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

Nov 26, 1981

Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

Dec 3, 1981

Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

Dec 10, 1981

Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

Dec 17, 1981

Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

Dec 24, 1981

When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

Jan 7, 1982

Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

Jan 14, 1982

Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

Jan 21, 1982

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Jan 28, 1982

Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

Feb 11, 1982

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Feb 18, 1982

Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

Mar 4, 1982

Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

Mar 11, 1982

Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

Mar 25, 1982

When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

Apr 1, 1982

Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

Apr 8, 1982

Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

Apr 15, 1982

A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

Apr 22, 1982

Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

Apr 29, 1982

Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

May 6, 1982

Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.

Sep 30, 1982

Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

Oct 7, 1982

On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

Oct 14, 1982

Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

Oct 21, 1982

Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

Oct 28, 1982

Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

Oct 29, 1982

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

Nov 4, 1982

Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

Nov 18, 1982

Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

Dec 2, 1982

Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

Dec 9, 1982

Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

Dec 16, 1982

After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

Dec 30, 1982

Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

Jan 6, 1983

Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

Jan 13, 1983

Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

Jan 21, 1983

As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

Jan 27, 1983

Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

Feb 3, 1983

Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

Feb 10, 1983

A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

Feb 17, 1983

Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

Feb 24, 1983

As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

Mar 3, 1983

Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

Mar 10, 1983

Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

Sep 29, 1983

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

Oct 6, 1983

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

Oct 13, 1983

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

Oct 20, 1983

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

Oct 27, 1983

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

Nov 3, 1983

Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

Nov 10, 1983

Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

Nov 17, 1983

Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

Nov 24, 1983

Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

Dec 1, 1983

Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

Dec 8, 1983

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

Dec 15, 1983

Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

Dec 22, 1983

Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

Dec 29, 1983

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

Jan 5, 1984

Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

Jan 12, 1984

Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

Jan 19, 1984

Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

Feb 2, 1984

Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

Feb 9, 1984

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

Feb 16, 1984

Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

Feb 23, 1984

Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

Mar 1, 1984

Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

Mar 8, 1984

Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

Mar 22, 1984

Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

Mar 29, 1984

Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.

Oct 4, 1984

Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.

Oct 18, 1984

Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.

Oct 25, 1984

Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.

Nov 1, 1984

Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.

Nov 8, 1984

Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.

Nov 15, 1984

Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.

Nov 22, 1984

Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.

Nov 29, 1984

After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.

Dec 6, 1984

Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.

Dec 13, 1984

Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.

Dec 20, 1984

After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.

Dec 27, 1984

Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.

Jan 3, 1985

Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.

Jan 10, 1985

Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.

Jan 17, 1985

Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.

Jan 24, 1985

Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.

Jan 31, 1985

Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.

Feb 7, 1985

Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.

Feb 14, 1985

Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.

Feb 21, 1985

Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.

Feb 28, 1985

Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.

Mar 7, 1985

Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.

Mar 22, 1985

Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.

Mar 28, 1985

Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.

Apr 4, 1985

Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.

Apr 11, 1985

Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.

May 2, 1985

Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.

May 9, 1985

Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.

May 16, 1985

Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.

May 23, 1985

Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

Sep 26, 1985

Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

Oct 3, 1985

Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

Oct 10, 1985

Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

Oct 17, 1985

Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

Oct 24, 1985

Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

Oct 31, 1985

Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

Nov 7, 1985

Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

Nov 14, 1985

Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

Nov 21, 1985

Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

Dec 5, 1985

Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

Dec 12, 1985

Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

Dec 19, 1985

Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

Dec 26, 1985

Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

Jan 2, 1986

Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

Jan 9, 1986

Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

Jan 16, 1986

Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

Jan 23, 1986

Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

Jan 30, 1986

Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

Feb 6, 1986

Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

Feb 13, 1986

Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

Feb 20, 1986

Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

Mar 6, 1986

Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

Mar 13, 1986

Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

Mar 27, 1986

Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

Apr 3, 1986

Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

Apr 10, 1986

The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

Apr 17, 1986

Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

May 1, 1986

Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

May 8, 1986

Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

May 15, 1986

The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.

Sep 18, 1986

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

Sep 18, 1986

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

Sep 25, 1986

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.

Oct 2, 1986

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

Oct 9, 1986

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

Oct 16, 1986

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.

Oct 23, 1986

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.

Oct 30, 1986

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

Nov 6, 1986

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

Nov 13, 1986

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

Nov 20, 1986

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.

Nov 27, 1986

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

Dec 4, 1986

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

Dec 11, 1986

Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Dec 18, 1986

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

Jan 1, 1987

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

Jan 8, 1987

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

Jan 15, 1987

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

Jan 29, 1987

Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

Feb 5, 1987

Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Feb 12, 1987

Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

Feb 19, 1987

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

Mar 5, 1987

Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Mar 12, 1987

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

Mar 26, 1987

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

Apr 2, 1987

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

Apr 9, 1987

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

Apr 30, 1987

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

May 7, 1987

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

May 14, 1987

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

Sep 24, 1987

Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

Oct 1, 1987

Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

Oct 8, 1987

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

Oct 15, 1987

Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

Oct 22, 1987

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

Oct 29, 1987

Laura harbors a sad secret.

Nov 5, 1987

Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

Nov 12, 1987

Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

Nov 19, 1987

Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

Dec 3, 1987

Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

Dec 10, 1987

After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

Dec 17, 1987

Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

Jan 7, 1988

Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

Jan 14, 1988

An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

Jan 21, 1988

Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

Jan 28, 1988

Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

Feb 4, 1988

Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

Feb 11, 1988

Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

Feb 18, 1988

Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

Feb 25, 1988

Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

Mar 3, 1988

Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

Mar 10, 1988

Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

Mar 24, 1988

Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

Mar 31, 1988

Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

Apr 7, 1988

Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

Apr 14, 1988

Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.

Apr 28, 1988

Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.

May 5, 1988

Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

May 12, 1988

Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.

Oct 27, 1988

Mack travels to Mexico in a desperate effort to save Paige, Michael, and Johnny from paid killers.

Nov 3, 1988

When Val claims Jill tried to kill her with a drug overdose, no one believes her. Sumner re-enters politics.

Nov 10, 1988

Paige, Michael and Johnny are trapped in a van on their way out of Mexico. Val returns to an empty house.

Nov 24, 1988

Val is too scared to leave the house. Abby, Karen, and Gary are implicated in an exposé about drug activity.

Dec 1, 1988

Val hires a private investigator to prove her case. Pat and Frank seek Mack's help, and Paige seduces Sumner.

Dec 8, 1988

Val, Karen, and Gary investigate Jill's alibi. The Williamses take refuge at Gary's ranch.

Dec 15, 1988

Jill confesses to Gary that she slept with another man the same night Val overdosed. Abby hides information.

Dec 29, 1988

Sumner considers running for mayor and hires Ted Melcher to handle his return to politics. Val confronts Jill.

Jan 5, 1989

Sumner shocks Abby with a proposal, as Olivia announces she will marry Harold. Paige receives unexpected news.

Jan 12, 1989

Jill reluctantly prepares to move out of Gary's home. Abby works to make Sumner's wedding a media event.

Jan 19, 1989

As Sumner and Abby's wedding approaches, his former lover Paige tries everything to win him back.

Jan 26, 1989

Jill's alibi begins to come apart when her San Francisco "lover" makes an embarrassing accusation.

Feb 2, 1989

As the evidence mounts, Gary believes Jill tried to murder Val. Michael becomes infatuated with a classmate.

Feb 9, 1989

Jill wants to take a lie-detector test to prove her innocence. Ted warns Sumner of his political weaknesses.

Feb 16, 1989

When Sumner moves to regain custody, Karen and Mack fight back. Jill's plot to win back Gary endangers Julie.

Feb 23, 1989

Val and Gary worry Jill might hurt someone else. Karen and Mack agree to meet with Sumner and Abby.

Mar 2, 1989

Gary is arrested for the murder of Jill. Karen and Mack rejoice at Sumner's decision regarding custody of Meg.

Mar 9, 1989

Jill's funeral is held, as Mack's investigations reveal Val and Frank could be suspects in her murder.

Mar 16, 1989

As Gary faces a hearing for Jill's murder, Mack works to prove his innocence. Paige approaches Sumner.

Mar 23, 1989

Abby joins a conservation group working to stop an offshore drilling plan - by a company she secretly owns.

Mar 30, 1989

Abby's secret ownership of Murakame is endangered when Sumner requests to meet the company's chief executive.

Apr 6, 1989

As Karen and Paula compile evidence against her company, Abby concocts a plan to protect her drilling scheme.

Apr 13, 1989

Abby's intricate scheme to protect her secret ownership of Murakame Corporation begins to unravel.

Apr 27, 1989

Paige's investigation implicates Ted Melcher in the murder of Murakame Corporation's president.

May 4, 1989

Mack, Karen, Paula and Gary ask Abby to join their lawsuit against Murakame Corporation.

May 11, 1989

Fear and resentment dominate Abby's cynical love affair with Ted, as she suspects he's capable of murder.

May 18, 1989

Abby's friends, lovers and enemies are stunned by an announcement that could remove her from the community.

May 18, 1989

Paula and Mack bunk together during a storm and begin to heat things up. Paige isn't sure who she can trust her well being to: Greg or Ted?

Sep 28, 1989

Paige traces Hawkins' key to a box in Spring Lake and travels with Melcher, who thinks he has the key.

Oct 5, 1989

Gary thinks he may have overheard a murder, but he reaches a dead end when he looks for the victim; Paige plays cat-and-mouse with rivals Sumner and Ted; Danny suggests a way to ease the twins' confusion over his relationship with Val.

Oct 12, 1989

Paige is sickened by the surprise she receives upon returning to Knots Landing; Karen realizes that rumors about Mack's behavior may be true; Val wonders whether she's found Mr. Right; Olivia and Harold clash over finances.

Oct 19, 1989

Paige considers Sumner's offer, intending to wrap him around her little finger; Val considers Danny's offer, troubled by his effect on the twins; Gary pounds the pavement in search of "Sally's friend."

Oct 26, 1989

In her new executive position, Paige gives her boss a run for his money; Gary bursts Val's bubble when he ends up in a confrontation with Danny; Mack takes on the case of a defiant client.

Nov 2, 1989

Mack and Frank are caught up in a murder investigation that leads too close to home; Karen goes up against Sumner in a TV debate on the environment; Val finally realizes how Amanda fits into the scheme of things.

Nov 9, 1989

Sumner takes a liking to Paula; Paige puts Sumner on the back burner; Mack unnerves an Oakman executive while preparing his defense of Virginia; Michael discovers an admirer close to home.

Nov 16, 1989

Mack runs into puzzling road blocks as he tries to clear a client; Karen proves a natural as host of a TV interview program; Michael gets carried away with his first credit card, and with emotions involving Linda.

Nov 30, 1989

With their divorce now final, Amanda feels released, but Danny feels rage; Baylor warns Mack to quit pursuing the pension-fund murder case; Tom's superiors warn him against dating Paige; and Mort badgers Michael about "Teresa."

Dec 7, 1989

Paige resents Mack and Karen's interference in her topsy-turvy personal life; lusting after his brother's wife takes a toll on Michael; Karen takes over as host of "Open Mike"; Tom refuses to play by the rules.

Dec 14, 1989

Val refuses to believe Gary's story that Danny raped Amanda; and Amanda feels victimized again after she goes to the police.

Dec 21, 1989

Michael blames himself for the marital problems between Linda and Eric, which intensify during a party for Michael; Paige feigns illness to spend the day with Tom; and Paula gets wise to Sumner.

Jan 4, 1990

Linda's announcement has a profound impact on the Mackenzie family and raises a barrier between Eric and Michael; Mack and Frank follow a lead in the Oakman Industries scandal; Sumner pursues Paula with a vengeance.

Jan 11, 1990

Mack and Tom try to track down a former Oakman employee, but Tom has another mission to accomplish; Olivia buys some stock on a tip, while Harold also searches for a way to make a fast buck; Val plans her wedding, despite friends' doubts.

Jan 18, 1990

Sumner's embittered daughter Mary Frances pays a surprise visit; Mack learns who controls the Oakman Industries' pension fund; and Harold gets in over his head in the world of high finance, while Olivia's business acumen pays off.

Jan 25, 1990

Tom is summoned to Sumner Group headquarters to investigate a tragedy; Jane Sumner is summoned again to Knots Landing; Mack considers giving up the Oakman investigation.

Feb 1, 1990

Sumner grieves over Mary Frances by taking solace in a bottle---but the mystery of her death only becomes more complicated; Harold acts drastically when he's unable to pay a debt; Val's desperate act surprises Karen.

Feb 8, 1990

Sumner is left more than baffled by findings that may be connected to his daughter's homicide; Harold leans on Tom for a loan; Karen picks up bad vibes from Danny at a dinner party for Val; Gary finds himself alone - again.

Feb 15, 1990

Someone is waging war on the Sumner Group, but Mack's chief concern is Paige's safety; Danny means to end Gary's interference; Eric returns to make amends.

Feb 22, 1990

Sumner fights for his life in a hospital bed; Paige gets an unwelcome visit from her mother; Danny reacts violently in an argument over the adoption of the twins, while Tom reacts in anger to Mack's accusations.

Mar 1, 1990

Sumner gets a second chance, thanks to Mack; Danny's secret past comes to haunt Val; Karen and her producer nearly come to blows over promotion for "Open Mike"; and Linda becomes an overnight sensation at work.

Mar 8, 1990

Val takes action to protect herself and the twins from Danny; a medical emergency has Patricia yearning to return to hospital work; Anne schemes to get rid of Paula to have Sumner all to herself.

Mar 15, 1990

Danny's threatening presence at the house drives Val to seek safety at Gary's; Karen dismisses as harmless an adoring fan's visit to the TV station, despite warnings from Jeff; Patricia lands a hospital job.

Mar 29, 1990

Tom's heartfelt proposal gives Paige food for thought; Paula's announcement leaves Sumner nonplussed; Danny's confession confuses the twins; a deranged fan continues to stalk Karen; Frank and Patricia stubbornly remain apart.

Apr 5, 1990

Tragedy reunites Frank and Pat; the TV station beefs up security for Karen, while Dianne schemes to exploit the celebrity-stalker situation; Tom makes official his proposal to Paige and arouses Sumner's curiosity in the process; Gary basks in his new role as father.

Apr 26, 1990

Karen receives disturbing fan letters; Paige thinks Sumner's accusations against Tom are mere jealousy; Linda makes a surprising discovery.

May 3, 1990

Following the stalking fan's break-in at the Mackenzies', Karen suffers from recurring nightmares; Tom takes the hot seat in an internal-affairs investigation; Gary and Danny play a game of cat and mouse.

May 10, 1990

The fervent fan who frightened Karen with his love letters is finally exposed; Frank maintains a vigil at the hospital, waiting for a miracle as Julie refuses to give up hope; the case against Danny gathers strength.

May 17, 1990

Frank and Julie suffer an emotional upheaval, as threats continue to plague Karen; Paige prepares to walk down the aisle with Tom; Anne prepares to get her hands on Paige's trust fund.

Sep 13, 1990

Sumner is haunted by faces from his past; Paige is in a black mood over Tom's disappearing act; Val is in a quandary over Danny's harassment and Gary's proposal; Jeff moves to ease Karen's nerves.

Sep 20, 1990

Gary and Val contemplate a major move, while Danny plots revenge; an unexpected visitor interrupts Sumner's vacation plans; Frank watches as Julie clears the house of all reminders of her mother.

Sep 27, 1990

Danny plots revenge against Gary; and Mack is asked to plead Tom's case to Paige. Meanwhile, Anne loses her financial footing; and troubles surface for Karen following Frank's TV appearance.

Oct 18, 1990

Karen's nightmare at the station isn't over; Val's torment on the home front may be coming to an end; and Anne's financial troubles may just be beginning.

Oct 25, 1990

The police search for a murder suspect; a blackmail threat puts Anne in touch with someone from her past; Paige plays hooky to look for another job; Kate spends some time with Sumner.

Nov 1, 1990

A houseguest makes Anne's life miserable; personal indecision plagues Paige; a cop hounds Frank about Danny's death; family matters seep into Sumner's thoughts.

Nov 8, 1990

Nick and Anne respond to blackmail threats; Paige gets into a squabble at home and seeks to change her image at work; pain gets the best of Sumner; Frank receives troubling news; Gary worries about Val.

Nov 15, 1990

Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack; and Anne prepares to confront the blackmailer.

Nov 29, 1990

The briefcase turns up; Greg and Paige make headlines after she visits him in the hospital; Karen wants to know Linda better; Val's prenuptial jitters baffle Gary; Frank worries about Julie's new boyfriend.

Dec 6, 1990

Anne and Nick fret over the briefcase fiasco; a Sumner Group bigwig is impressed by Linda; Frank lays down the law to a truant Julie.

Dec 13, 1990

Wedding bells chime for a new bride; Claudia stops at nothing to win control of Sumner's fortune; Mack wants to learn more about Jason; and Val's unpredictable behavior threatens the twins.

Dec 20, 1990

Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.

Jan 3, 1991

Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Paige proceeds with her wedding plans; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.

Jan 10, 1991

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.

Jan 31, 1991

Mack's family history prompts his concern for finding and protecting Jason; Paige gets wise to Linda's aspirations; Kate catches the eye of a photographer; Frank and Julie reach an understanding.

Feb 7, 1991

The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.

Feb 14, 1991

Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.

Feb 21, 1991

A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.

Feb 28, 1991

An antique doll could mean life or death for Anne and Nick; Linda's carelessness could mean the end of her relationship with Michael; Steve follows Claudia to get some answers; Frank plays chaperone to Julie.

Mar 7, 1991

Jason moves in with his new foster family; Anne and Nick scheme to double their investment; Linda plays cat and mouse to impress Sumner; Frank searches for Ms. Right.

Mar 28, 1991

Mack faces disbarment after helping Jason; Anne and Nick discover that money doesn't buy happiness; Steve lands a job at the Sumner group---as Paige's assistant; and Paige gets the surprise of her life.

Apr 4, 1991

Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure.

Apr 11, 1991

Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had about all she can take of her job---and of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.

Apr 25, 1991

A rehearsal dinner for Val and Gary seems jinxed when some of the guests are stranded in an office-building fire; Linda spouts off to Karen; hostilities melt between Paige and Steve.

May 2, 1991

Linda takes Sumner up on his invitation; Paige's spirits soar at the sight of handsome architect Brian Johnston; Claudia takes steps to get Anne out of her hair; Jason wears out his welcome at the Williamses.

May 16, 1991

Paige is captured on videotape by Brian, and Linda means to see that she pays for her dalliance.

May 16, 1991

Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears.

Sep 12, 1991

Kate tries to convince the police her mother, Claudia, trapped her own son and accidentally caused his death.

Sep 19, 1991

Linda learns Brian killed a private investigator hired by his wife. Paige's romance blossoms.

Sep 26, 1991

When Brian learns Linda's revealed his wherabouts to his ex-wife, he reacts viciously.

Oct 3, 1991

A suspicious Sumner investigates Claudia's convenient fainting spell and discovers it's a real problem.

Oct 31, 1991

After realizing Linda's murder is a low priority for the police, Greg sets out to find Brian.

Nov 7, 1991

Paige outwits Sumner to help her boyfriend's company, while Kate and Joseph begin a romance.

Nov 14, 1991

Benny loves Anne, who doesn't reciprocate. Joseph and Kate are in love. Pierce's ex-girlfriend makes trouble.

Nov 21, 1991

Brian keeps his gun pointed at the members of the MacKenzie family, as he awaits a call from Sumner.

Dec 5, 1991

Victoria and Sumner plot to ruin the energy project. Victoria knows a dark secret about Pierce's past.

Dec 12, 1991

Mack worries Sumner will take his daughter back. Benny fakes a fall at Anne's workplace to make money.

Dec 19, 1991

Gary's bank loan is in question thanks to Pierce's boat accident. Jason isn't sure about leaving for Sweden.

Jan 2, 1992

Greg Sumner and Claudia plan to find a new job for Joseph. Alex Barth makes trouble for Claudia.

Jan 9, 1992

Paige discovers Pierce's late girlfriend was pregnant. Gary shuts down the Tidal Energy Project.

Jan 16, 1992

Karen is asked to do a TV feature on the Ewings but instead leaves the show. The ranch is auctioned.

Jan 23, 1992

Gary accepts a job managing the ranch. Sumner brings Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton to Meg's competition.

Jan 30, 1992

Pierce is beaten and told to avoid Paige. Val is asked to write Greg Sumner's biography, as Sumner hires Alex.

Feb 6, 1992

Val gets Sumner's cooperation for her book about him. Pierce buys a rifle and makes a death threat to Sumner.

Feb 27, 1992

After Paige is shot by Pierce, the MacKenzies, Anne, and Sumner rally to her side. Will she recover?

Mar 5, 1992

Paige's chances for a full recovery become more optimistic, while Sumner tries to tell Paige he loves her.

Mar 12, 1992

Pierce hides Paige on a boat, while Karen becomes resentful about Mack and Anne's relationship.

Apr 2, 1992

After Mack and Sumner fall overboard fighting with Pierce, Paige saves them both, while Pierce remains at sea.

Apr 9, 1992

Mary follows Meg, while Val learns Mary was in prison. After Sumner and Paige make love, he ignores her.

Oct 29, 1992

Paige attends Pierce's arraignment to ensure he isn't freed on bail. Anne tells Sumner she's pregnant.

Nov 5, 1992

Sumner proposes to Anne. Mary asks for a court hearing to get visitation rights with Meg.

Nov 12, 1992

Mack must console Paige about the Sumner marriage and tell Meg she's adopted. Gary returns from Florida.

Nov 19, 1992

In court, Mary Robeson wins supervised visitation rights of Meg. Nick Schillace seduces Claudia.

Dec 3, 1992

Gary tells the twins Valene was killed in a car accident. After her funeral, Sumner and Anne get married.

Dec 10, 1992

Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.

Dec 17, 1992

Mack plans to end the Robesons' threats by borrowing one million dollars from The Sumner Group.

Jan 7, 1993

Mack learns the recording he made of his transactions with Mary is unusable. Vanessa tries to blackmail Anne.

Jan 14, 1993

Karen and Paige discover Mack gave Mary five hundred thousand dollars. Tom Ryan investigates the murder.

Jan 21, 1993

Mack dismisses his lawyer and refuses to see Karen. Paige learns Claudia embezzled from The Sumner Group.

Jan 28, 1993

When Mack is released on bail, he recruits investigators to help him. Claudia must replace the missing money.

Feb 4, 1993

Karen learns Mack left town with Gary in search of clues. Paige charms Tom Ryan, and they arrest Joe Robeson.

Feb 11, 1993

Mack and Gary return from Florida with news about who killed Val and Mary. Mack and Karen argue.

Feb 11, 1993

Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.

Feb 25, 1993

While Tom investigates Kate's accident, Claudia takes care of Kate. Nick persuades Claudia not to leave.

Mar 4, 1993

Vanessa tells Nick she thinks Tom is working for Treadwell. Vanessa seduces Tom. Anne kidnaps Sumner's horse.

Mar 11, 1993

Treadwell returns and seems eager to have Sumner shot, Nick beaten, and a bomb placed on The Sumner Group jet.

May 13, 1993

Valene is alive and back in Knots Landing! Sumner and Tom search for Treadwell. Nick asks Abby for help.

May 13, 1993

Abby tells Sumner she wants The Sumner Group. Vanessa shoots Treadwell. The MacKenzies and Ewings reconcile.