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Season 5
September 29, 1983

Season 5

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.

01. The People vs. Gary Ewing

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

September 29, 1983

02. Fugitives

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

October 6, 1983

03. Nowhere to Run

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

October 13, 1983

04. Marital Privileges

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

October 20, 1983

05. One Kind of Justice

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

October 27, 1983

06. ...And Never Brought to Mind

Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

November 3, 1983

07. Sacred Vows

Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

November 10, 1983

08. A Change of Heart

Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

November 17, 1983

09. Money Talks

Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

November 24, 1983

10. Homecoming

Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

December 1, 1983

11. I'll Tell You No Lies

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

December 8, 1983

12. Denials

Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

December 15, 1983

13. Witness

Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

December 22, 1983

14. Secrets Cry Aloud

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

December 29, 1983

15. Forsaking All Others

Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

January 5, 1984

16. Reconcilable Differences

Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

January 12, 1984

17. Second Chances

Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

January 19, 1984

18. Lest the Truth be Known

Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

February 2, 1984

19. So Shall You Reap

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

February 9, 1984

20. High Ideals

Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

February 16, 1984

21. No Trumpets, No Drums

Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

February 23, 1984

22. Silent Missions

Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

March 1, 1984

23. Finishing Touches

Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

March 8, 1984

24. Yesterday, It Rained

Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

March 22, 1984

25. Negotiations

Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.

March 29, 1984