Knots Landing - Season 9

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Missing Persons

1 - Missing Persons

Air Date: September 24, 1987

Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

The Trouble with Peter

2 - The Trouble with Peter

Air Date: October 1, 1987

Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

Under Pressure

3 - Under Pressure

Air Date: October 8, 1987

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

Half-Truths

4 - Half-Truths

Air Date: October 15, 1987

Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

There are Smiles

5 - There are Smiles

Air Date: October 22, 1987

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

The Gift of Life

6 - The Gift of Life

Air Date: October 29, 1987

Laura harbors a sad secret.

Say Uncle

7 - Say Uncle

Air Date: November 5, 1987

Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

Love In

8 - Love In

Air Date: November 12, 1987

Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

Flight of the Sunbirds

9 - Flight of the Sunbirds

Air Date: November 19, 1987

Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

Noises Everywhere (1)

10 - Noises Everywhere (1)

Air Date: December 3, 1987

Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

Noises Everywhere (2)

11 - Noises Everywhere (2)

Air Date: December 10, 1987

After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

Weak Moment

12 - Weak Moment

Air Date: December 17, 1987

Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

Only 'Til Friday

13 - Only 'Til Friday

Air Date: January 7, 1988

Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

Ties That Bind

14 - Ties That Bind

Air Date: January 14, 1988

An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

Another Modest Proposal

15 - Another Modest Proposal

Air Date: January 21, 1988

Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

If Not Now, When?

16 - If Not Now, When?

Air Date: January 28, 1988

Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor

17 - In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor

Air Date: February 4, 1988

Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

The Blushing Bride

18 - The Blushing Bride

Air Date: February 11, 1988

Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

Lawfully Wedded

19 - Lawfully Wedded

Air Date: February 18, 1988

Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

Bouncing Babies

20 - Bouncing Babies

Air Date: February 25, 1988

Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

A Fair Race

21 - A Fair Race

Air Date: March 3, 1988

Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

Full Disclosure

22 - Full Disclosure

Air Date: March 10, 1988

Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

Her Letter

23 - Her Letter

Air Date: March 24, 1988

Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

Mother Knows Best

24 - Mother Knows Best

Air Date: March 31, 1988

Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

With a Heavy Heart

25 - With a Heavy Heart

Air Date: April 7, 1988

Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

Just Desserts

26 - Just Desserts

Air Date: April 14, 1988

Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.

Discovery

27 - Discovery

Air Date: April 28, 1988

Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.

The Perfect Alibi

28 - The Perfect Alibi

Air Date: May 5, 1988

Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

The Perfect Crime

29 - The Perfect Crime

Air Date: May 12, 1988

Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.