Knots Landing - Season 1
1 - Pilot
Air Date: December 27, 1979
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
2 - Community Spirit
Air Date: January 3, 1980
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
3 - Let Me Count the Ways
Air Date: January 10, 1980
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
4 - The Lie
Air Date: January 17, 1980
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Air Date: January 25, 1980
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
6 - Home is For Healing
Air Date: January 31, 1980
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
7 - Land of the Free
Air Date: February 7, 1980
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
8 - Civil Wives
Air Date: February 14, 1980
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
9 - Constant Companion
Air Date: February 21, 1980
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
10 - Small Surprises
Air Date: March 6, 1980
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
11 - Courageous Convictions
Air Date: March 13, 1980
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Air Date: March 20, 1980
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Air Date: March 27, 1980
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.