Seasons & episodes
S3 · E15Best Intentions 1982-03-11
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
S3 · E16Silver Shadows 1982-03-25
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
S3 · E17Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz 1982-04-01
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
S3 · E18Expose 1982-04-08
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
S3 · E19Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown 1982-04-15
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
S3 · E20Acts of Love 1982-04-22
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
S3 · E21China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession 1982-04-29
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
S3 · E22Living Dangerously 1982-05-06
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
S4 · E1A Brand New Day 1982-09-30
Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
S4 · E2Daniel 1982-10-07
On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
S4 · E3Encounters 1982-10-14
Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
S4 · E4Svengali 1982-10-21
Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
S4 · E5Catharsis 1982-10-28
Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
S4 · E6New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation 1982-10-29
Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
S4 · E7Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold 1982-11-04
Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
S4 · E8Man in the Middle 1982-11-18
Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
S4 · E9The Best Kept Secret 1982-12-02
Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
S4 · E10Emergency 1982-12-09
Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
S4 · E11Abby's Choice 1982-12-16
After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
S4 · E12The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That 1982-12-30
Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
S4 · E13Cutting the Ties That Bind 1983-01-06
Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
S4 · E14And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions 1983-01-13
Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
S4 · E15To Have and To Hold 1983-01-21
As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
S4 · E16A New Family 1983-01-27
Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.