Season 1
1979-1980
1979-1980
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.
Gary's opposition to J.R.'s oil drilling near Knots Landing prompts J.R. to pay his brother an unwelcome visit.
Karen is attracted to a high-school teacher known for liberal views on birth control.
Laura is raped by an artist in an isolated studio, but claims the incident occurred at home.
Val's visiting mother charms all but her daughter, who is haunted by unpleasant memories.
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.
Knots Landing is terrorized after Karen presses charges against a motorcycle thug for injuring her son on the beach.
Karen surprises everyone with her cordiality toward Sid's ex-wife; when Sid rejects Susan's advances she spends the night with Richard.
Ginger receives odd gifts and strange phone calls from a mysterious person.
Karen's ambivalence toward her pregnancy disturbs Sid; Eric is surprised by the sophistication of Ginger's sister.
Richard opposes Laura's desire to work, but asks her father for a loan.
Recovered alcoholic Gary celebrates his promotion - with a glass of champagne ... and his life begins to unravel quickly.
Val has Gary committed for detoxification after his three-day drunken spree.