Season 1
1979-1980
Airdate: Thursday, Decemeber 27, 1979
Written by David Jacobs
Directed by Peter Levin
Special Guest Star Karen Allen as AnnieSpecial Appearance by Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing
In the series pilot, Gary and Val Ewing (of "Dallas") relocate to Southern California, and soon find themselves involved in a dispute between a neighbor and his rebellious teen-age daughter.
Airdate: Thursday, January 3, 1980
Written by Elizabeth PizerDirected by James Sheldon
Special Appearance by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing
Gary's opposition to J.R.'s oil drilling near Knots Landing prompts J.R. to pay his brother an unwelcome visit.
Airdate: Thursday, January 10, 1980
Written by William Carlisle HopkinsDirected by Henry Levin
Karen is attracted to a high-school teacher known for liberal views on birth control.
Airdate: Thursday, January 17, 1980
Written by Claudia AdamsDirected by Edward Parone
Laura is raped by an artist in an isolated studio, but claims the incident occurred at home.
Airdate: Friday, January 25, 1980
Written by David JacobsDirected by David Moessinger
Special Guest Star Julie Harris
Val's visiting mother charms all but her daughter, who is haunted by unpleasant memories.
Airdate: Thursday, January 31, 1980
Written by Rena DownDirected by Roger Young
Special Guest Star Charlene Tilton
Lucy Ewing comes to visit Knots Landing to see her parents, Valene and Gary. However, their reunion is marred by Lucy's resentment against Gary for his past neglect.
Airdate: Thursday, February 7, 1980
Written by Clyde WareDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Knots Landing is terrorized after Karen presses charges against a motorcycle thug for injuring her son on the beach.
Airdate: Thursday, February 14, 1980
Written by Jack TurleyDirected by Kim Friedman
Special Guest Star Claudette Nevins
Karen surprises everyone with her cordiality toward Sid's ex-wife; when Sid rejects Susan's advances she spends the night with Richard.
Airdate: Thursday, February 21, 1980
Written by Robert W. GilmerDirected by Henry Levin
Special Guest Star Priscilla Pointer
Ginger receives odd gifts and strange phone calls from a mysterious person.
Airdate: Thursday, March 6, 1980
Written by Robert W. GilmerDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Karen's ambivalence toward her pregnancy disturbs Sid; Eric is surprised by the sophistication of Ginger's sister.
Airdate: Thursday, March 13, 1980
Written by Rogers Turrentine and Robert W. GilmerDirected by Henry Levin
Special Guest Star Harry Bellaver
Richard opposes Laura's desire to work, but asks her father for a loan.
Airdate: Thursday, March 20, 1980
Written by Calvin Clements, Jr.Directed by Roger Young
Recovered alcoholic Gary celebrates his promotion - with a glass of champagne ... and his life begins to unravel quickly.
Airdate: Thursday, March 27, 1980
Written by John PleshetteDirected by Roger Young
Special Guest Star Diana Douglas
Val has Gary committed for detoxification after his three-day drunken spree.