Knots Landing Season 5
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.
29 September 1983
Episodes
1. The People vs. Gary Ewing
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
29 September 1983
2. Fugitives
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
06 October 1983
3. Nowhere to Run
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
13 October 1983
4. Marital Privileges
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
20 October 1983
5. One Kind of Justice
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
27 October 1983
6. ...And Never Brought to Mind
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
03 November 1983
7. Sacred Vows
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
10 November 1983
8. A Change of Heart
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
17 November 1983
9. Money Talks
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
24 November 1983
10. Homecoming
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
01 December 1983
11. I'll Tell You No Lies
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
08 December 1983
12. Denials
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
15 December 1983
13. Witness
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
22 December 1983
14. Secrets Cry Aloud
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
29 December 1983
15. Forsaking All Others
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
05 January 1984
16. Reconcilable Differences
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
12 January 1984
17. Second Chances
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
19 January 1984
18. Lest the Truth be Known
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
02 February 1984
19. So Shall You Reap
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
09 February 1984
20. High Ideals
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
16 February 1984
21. No Trumpets, No Drums
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
23 February 1984
22. Silent Missions
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
01 March 1984
23. Finishing Touches
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
08 March 1984
24. Yesterday, It Rained
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
22 March 1984
25. Negotiations
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
29 March 1984
