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Season 3
22 Episodes1981
Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.
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Episodes (22)

Ep 1
The Vigil
1981-11-12•N/A
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

Ep 2
Critical Condition
1981-11-19•N/A
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

Ep 3
Aftermath
1981-11-26•N/A
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

Ep 4
Moving In
1981-12-03•N/A
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

Ep 5
The Surprise
1981-12-10•N/A
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

Ep 6
One of a Kind
1981-12-17•N/A
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

Ep 7
Secrets
1981-12-24•N/A
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

Ep 8
Mistaken Motives
1982-01-07•N/A
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

Ep 9
The Rose and the Briar
1982-01-14•N/A
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

Ep 10
The Three Sisters
1982-01-21•N/A
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Ep 11
Power Play
1982-01-28•N/A
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

Ep 12
Possibilities
1982-02-11•N/A
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Ep 13
Reunion
1982-02-18•N/A
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

Ep 14
Cricket
1982-03-04•N/A
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

Ep 15
Best Intentions
1982-03-11•N/A
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

Ep 16
Silver Shadows
1982-03-25•N/A
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

Ep 17
Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
1982-04-01•N/A
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

Ep 18
Expose
1982-04-08•N/A
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

Ep 19
Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
1982-04-15•N/A
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

Ep 20
Acts of Love
1982-04-22•N/A
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

Ep 21
China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
1982-04-29•N/A
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

Ep 22
Living Dangerously
1982-05-06•N/A
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.