Seasons & episodes
S3 · E1The Vigil 1981-11-12
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
S3 · E2Critical Condition 1981-11-19
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
S3 · E3Aftermath 1981-11-26
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
S3 · E4Moving In 1981-12-03
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
S3 · E5The Surprise 1981-12-10
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
S3 · E6One of a Kind 1981-12-17
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
S3 · E7Secrets 1981-12-24
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
S3 · E8Mistaken Motives 1982-01-07
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
S3 · E9The Rose and the Briar 1982-01-14
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
S3 · E10The Three Sisters 1982-01-21
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
S3 · E11Power Play 1982-01-28
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
S3 · E12Possibilities 1982-02-11
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
S3 · E13Reunion 1982-02-18
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
S3 · E14Cricket 1982-03-04
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
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.