Season 5 (1983)
William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.
Episodes: 25
Star Cast: Michele Lee , Constance McCashin , Ted Shackelford , Joan Van Ark ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 The People vs. Gary Ewing
Air Date: 1983-09-29
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
Ep.2 Fugitives
Air Date: 1983-10-06
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
Ep.3 Nowhere to Run
Air Date: 1983-10-13
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
Ep.4 Marital Privileges
Air Date: 1983-10-20
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
Ep.5 One Kind of Justice
Air Date: 1983-10-27
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
Ep.6 ...And Never Brought to Mind
Air Date: 1983-11-03
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
Ep.7 Sacred Vows
Air Date: 1983-11-10
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
Ep.8 A Change of Heart
Air Date: 1983-11-17
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
Ep.9 Money Talks
Air Date: 1983-11-24
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
Ep.10 Homecoming
Air Date: 1983-12-01
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
Ep.11 I'll Tell You No Lies
Air Date: 1983-12-08
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
Ep.12 Denials
Air Date: 1983-12-15
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
Ep.13 Witness
Air Date: 1983-12-22
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
Ep.14 Secrets Cry Aloud
Air Date: 1983-12-29
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
Ep.15 Forsaking All Others
Air Date: 1984-01-05
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
Ep.16 Reconcilable Differences
Air Date: 1984-01-12
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
Ep.17 Second Chances
Air Date: 1984-01-19
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
Ep.18 Lest the Truth be Known
Air Date: 1984-02-02
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
Ep.19 So Shall You Reap
Air Date: 1984-02-09
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
Ep.20 High Ideals
Air Date: 1984-02-16
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
Ep.21 No Trumpets, No Drums
Air Date: 1984-02-23
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
Ep.22 Silent Missions
Air Date: 1984-03-01
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
Ep.23 Finishing Touches
Air Date: 1984-03-08
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
Ep.24 Yesterday, It Rained
Air Date: 1984-03-22
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
Ep.25 Negotiations
Air Date: 1984-03-29
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
