Season 5
25 episodes · Sep 29, 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.
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S5E1The People vs. Gary Ewing
Sep 29, 1983Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
S5E2Fugitives
Oct 6, 1983When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
S5E3Nowhere to Run
Oct 13, 1983Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
S5E4Marital Privileges
Oct 20, 1983Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
S5E5One Kind of Justice
Oct 27, 1983When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
S5E6...And Never Brought to Mind
Nov 3, 1983Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
S5E7Sacred Vows
Nov 10, 1983Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
S5E8A Change of Heart
Nov 17, 1983Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
S5E9Money Talks
Nov 24, 1983Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
S5E10Homecoming
Dec 1, 1983Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
S5E11I'll Tell You No Lies
Dec 8, 1983Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
S5E12Denials
Dec 15, 1983Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
S5E13Witness
Dec 22, 1983Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
S5E14Secrets Cry Aloud
Dec 29, 1983Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
S5E15Forsaking All Others
Jan 5, 1984Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
S5E16Reconcilable Differences
Jan 12, 1984Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
S5E17Second Chances
Jan 19, 1984Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
S5E18Lest the Truth be Known
Feb 2, 1984Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
S5E19So Shall You Reap
Feb 9, 1984Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
S5E20High Ideals
Feb 16, 1984Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
S5E21No Trumpets, No Drums
Feb 23, 1984Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
S5E22Silent Missions
Mar 1, 1984Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
S5E23Finishing Touches
Mar 8, 1984Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
S5E24Yesterday, It Rained
Mar 22, 1984Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
S5E25Negotiations
Mar 29, 1984Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.