Season 1

13 Episodes1979

In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.

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Episodes (13)

Ep 1

Pilot

★4.0

1979-12-27•N/A

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

Ep 2

Community Spirit

1980-01-03•N/A

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

Ep 3

Let Me Count the Ways

1980-01-10•N/A

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

Ep 4

The Lie

1980-01-17•N/A

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

Ep 5

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

★8.0

1980-01-25•N/A

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

Ep 6

Home is For Healing

★2.0

1980-01-31•N/A

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

Ep 7

Land of the Free

1980-02-07•N/A

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

Ep 8

Civil Wives

1980-02-14•N/A

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

Ep 9

Constant Companion

1980-02-21•N/A

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

Ep 10

Small Surprises

1980-03-06•N/A

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

Ep 11

Courageous Convictions

1980-03-13•N/A

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

Ep 12

Bottom of the Bottle (1)

1980-03-20•N/A

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

Ep 13

Bottom of the Bottle (2)

1980-03-27•N/A

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