Knots Landing - Season 3

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The Vigil

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.

Critical Condition

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.

Aftermath

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.

Moving In

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.

The Surprise

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.

One of a Kind

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.

Secrets

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.

Mistaken Motives

8 - Mistaken Motives

Air Date: January 7, 1982

Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

The Rose and the Briar

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.

The Three Sisters

10 - The Three Sisters

Air Date: January 21, 1982

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Power Play

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.

Possibilities

12 - Possibilities

Air Date: February 11, 1982

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Reunion

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.

Cricket

14 - Cricket

Air Date: March 4, 1982

Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

Best Intentions

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.

Silver Shadows

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.

Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

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.

Expose

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.

Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

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.

Acts of Love

20 - Acts of Love

Air Date: April 22, 1982

Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

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.

Living Dangerously

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.