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.