Knots Landing

1The Longest Day

Sep 26, 1985

Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

2Here in My Arms

Oct 3, 1985

Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

3While the Cat's Away

Oct 10, 1985

Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

4The Christening

Oct 17, 1985

Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

5A Little Assistance

Oct 24, 1985

Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

6A Question of Trust

Oct 31, 1985

Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

7Awakenings

Nov 7, 1985

Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

8Pictures at a Wedding

Nov 14, 1985

Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

9Until Parted by Death

Nov 21, 1985

Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

10Rise and Fall

Dec 5, 1985

Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

11To Sing His Praise

Dec 12, 1985

Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

12All's Well

Dec 19, 1985

Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

13Aftershocks

Dec 26, 1985

Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

14Unbroken Bonds

Jan 2, 1986

Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

15Web of Lies

Jan 9, 1986

Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

16The Confession

Jan 16, 1986

Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

17Alterations

Jan 23, 1986

Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

18Friendly Enemies

Jan 30, 1986

Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

19A Key to a Woman's Heart

Feb 6, 1986

Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

20A Very Special Gift

Feb 13, 1986

Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

21Irrevocably Yours

Feb 20, 1986

Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

22High School Confidential

Mar 6, 1986

Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

23Distant Rumblings

Mar 13, 1986

Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

24Phoenix Rising

Mar 27, 1986

Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

25The Legacy

Apr 3, 1986

Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

26Arsenic and Old Waste

Apr 10, 1986

The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

27A Change of Heart

Apr 17, 1986

Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

28His Brother's Keeper

May 1, 1986

Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

29Thicker Than Water

May 8, 1986

Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

30The Longest Night

May 15, 1986

The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.