The worst episodes of Knots Landing

Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S01E06 · January 31, 1980

    Home is For Healing6.0

    Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

  2. 02

    S01E01 · December 27, 1979

    Pilot7.0

    Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

  3. 03

    S01E05 · January 25, 1980

    Will the Circle Be Unbroken9.0

    When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

  4. 04

    S01E11 · March 13, 1980

    Courageous Convictions9.0

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

  5. 05

    S01E02 · January 3, 1980

    Community Spirit10.0

    When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

  6. 06

    S01E03 · January 10, 1980

    Let Me Count the Ways10.0

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

  7. 07

    S01E04 · January 17, 1980

    The Lie10.0

    Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

  8. 08

    S01E07 · February 7, 1980

    Land of the Free10.0

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

  9. 09

    S01E08 · February 14, 1980

    Civil Wives10.0

    Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

  10. 10

    S01E09 · February 21, 1980

    Constant Companion10.0

    Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

  11. 11

    S01E10 · March 6, 1980

    Small Surprises10.0

    Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

  12. 12

    S01E12 · March 20, 1980

    Bottom of the Bottle (1)10.0

    Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

  13. 13

    S01E13 · March 27, 1980

    Bottom of the Bottle (2)10.0

    Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

  14. 14

    S02E01 · November 20, 1980

    Hitchhike (1)10.0

    After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.

  15. 15

    S02E02 · November 27, 1980

    Hitchhike (2)10.0

    Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.

  16. 16

    S02E03 · December 4, 1980

    Remember the Good Times10.0

    After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

  17. 17

    S06E04 · November 1, 1984

    A Little Help10.0

    Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.

  18. 18

    S08E28 · April 30, 1987

    Parental Guidance10.0

    Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

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