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Season 5
25 Episodes1983
William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.
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Episodes (25)

Ep 1
The People vs. Gary Ewing
1983-09-29•N/A
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

Ep 2
Fugitives
1983-10-06•N/A
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

Ep 3
Nowhere to Run
1983-10-13•N/A
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

Ep 4
Marital Privileges
1983-10-20•N/A
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

Ep 5
One Kind of Justice
1983-10-27•N/A
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

Ep 6
...And Never Brought to Mind
1983-11-03•N/A
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

Ep 7
Sacred Vows
1983-11-10•N/A
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

Ep 8
A Change of Heart
1983-11-17•N/A
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

Ep 9
Money Talks
1983-11-24•N/A
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

Ep 10
Homecoming
1983-12-01•N/A
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

Ep 11
I'll Tell You No Lies
1983-12-08•N/A
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

Ep 12
Denials
1983-12-15•N/A
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

Ep 13
Witness
1983-12-22•N/A
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

Ep 14
Secrets Cry Aloud
1983-12-29•N/A
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

Ep 15
Forsaking All Others
1984-01-05•N/A
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

Ep 16
Reconcilable Differences
1984-01-12•N/A
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

Ep 17
Second Chances
1984-01-19•N/A
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

Ep 18
Lest the Truth be Known
1984-02-02•N/A
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

Ep 19
So Shall You Reap
1984-02-09•N/A
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

Ep 20
High Ideals
1984-02-16•N/A
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

Ep 21
No Trumpets, No Drums
1984-02-23•N/A
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

Ep 22
Silent Missions
1984-03-01•N/A
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

Ep 23
Finishing Touches
1984-03-08•N/A
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

Ep 24
Yesterday, It Rained
1984-03-22•N/A
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

Ep 25
Negotiations
1984-03-29•N/A
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.