Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1Pilot 1979-12-27＋

Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

S1 · E2Community Spirit 1980-01-03＋

When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

S1 · E3Let Me Count the Ways 1980-01-10＋

When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

S1 · E4The Lie 1980-01-17＋

Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

S1 · E5Will the Circle Be Unbroken 1980-01-25＋

When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

S1 · E6Home is For Healing 1980-01-31＋

Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

S1 · E7Land of the Free 1980-02-07＋

When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

S1 · E8Civil Wives 1980-02-14＋

Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

S1 · E9Constant Companion 1980-02-21＋

Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

S1 · E10Small Surprises 1980-03-06＋

Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

S1 · E11Courageous Convictions 1980-03-13＋

Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

S1 · E12Bottom of the Bottle (1) 1980-03-20＋

Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

S1 · E13Bottom of the Bottle (2) 1980-03-27＋

Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.