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Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
11/12/1981
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
11/19/1981
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
11/26/1981
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
12/3/1981
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
12/10/1981
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
12/17/1981
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
12/24/1981
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
1/7/1982
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
1/14/1982
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
1/21/1982
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
1/28/1982
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
2/11/1982
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
2/18/1982
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
3/4/1982
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
3/11/1982
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
3/25/1982
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
4/1/1982
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
4/8/1982
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
4/15/1982
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
4/22/1982
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
4/29/1982
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
5/6/1982
