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