Season 8
30 episodes · Sep 18, 1986
Power struggles over politics, money and sex rock the idyllic seaside community of Knots Landing.
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S8E1Just Disappeared (1)
Sep 18, 1986A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
S8E2Distant Echoes (2)
Sep 18, 1986Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
S8E3Reunion
Sep 25, 1986Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.
S8E4Past Tense
Oct 2, 1986After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
S8E5Slow Burn
Oct 9, 1986The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
S8E6For Appearance's Sake
Oct 16, 1986Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.
S8E7All Over But the Shouting
Oct 23, 1986Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.
S8E8Pressure Points
Oct 30, 1986Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
S8E9Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
Nov 6, 1986Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
S8E10Over the Edge
Nov 13, 1986Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
S8E11A Turn of Events
Nov 20, 1986Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.
S8E12Touch and Go
Nov 27, 1986Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
S8E13The Inside Man
Dec 4, 1986Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
S8E14Gifts
Dec 11, 1986Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
S8E15Truth Will Out
Dec 18, 1986Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
S8E16The Unraveling
Jan 1, 1987Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
S8E17No Miracle Worker
Jan 8, 1987Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
S8E18My True Love
Jan 15, 1987Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
S8E19Never Trick a Trickster
Jan 29, 1987Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
S8E20A Plan of Action
Feb 5, 1987Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
S8E21Survival of the Fittest
Feb 12, 1987Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
S8E22In Mourning
Feb 19, 1987Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
S8E24Neighborly Conduct
Mar 12, 1987Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
S8E25Deadly Combination
Mar 26, 1987Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
S8E26Our Secret
Apr 2, 1987A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
S8E27Breakup
Apr 9, 1987Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
S8E28Parental Guidance
Apr 30, 1987Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
S8E29Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
May 7, 1987Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
S8E30Cement the Relationship
May 14, 1987Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.