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Season 1

Season Overview

In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.

Episodes

Pilot

1 - Pilot

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

Community Spirit

2 - Community Spirit

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

Let Me Count the Ways

3 - Let Me Count the Ways

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

The Lie

4 - The Lie

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

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

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

Home is For Healing

6 - Home is For Healing

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

Land of the Free

7 - Land of the Free

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

Civil Wives

8 - Civil Wives

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

Constant Companion

9 - Constant Companion

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

Small Surprises

10 - Small Surprises

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

Courageous Convictions

11 - Courageous Convictions

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

Bottom of the Bottle (1)

12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)

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

Bottom of the Bottle (2)

13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)

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