Knots Landing - Season 3
1 - The Vigil
Air Date: November 12, 1981
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
2 - Critical Condition
Air Date: November 19, 1981
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
3 - Aftermath
Air Date: November 26, 1981
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
4 - Moving In
Air Date: December 3, 1981
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
5 - The Surprise
Air Date: December 10, 1981
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
6 - One of a Kind
Air Date: December 17, 1981
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
7 - Secrets
Air Date: December 24, 1981
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
8 - Mistaken Motives
Air Date: January 7, 1982
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
9 - The Rose and the Briar
Air Date: January 14, 1982
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
10 - The Three Sisters
Air Date: January 21, 1982
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
11 - Power Play
Air Date: January 28, 1982
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
12 - Possibilities
Air Date: February 11, 1982
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
13 - Reunion
Air Date: February 18, 1982
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
14 - Cricket
Air Date: March 4, 1982
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
15 - Best Intentions
Air Date: March 11, 1982
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
16 - Silver Shadows
Air Date: March 25, 1982
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
17 - Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Air Date: April 1, 1982
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
18 - Expose
Air Date: April 8, 1982
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
19 - Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
Air Date: April 15, 1982
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
20 - Acts of Love
Air Date: April 22, 1982
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
21 - China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Air Date: April 29, 1982
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
22 - Living Dangerously
Air Date: May 6, 1982
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.