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- OverviewNov 20, 1980-Apr 2, 198118 episodesEpisodes18. Squeeze Play Apr 2, 1981
- Gary is questioned by the FBI about a stolen auto-parts ring.
- 17. Designs Mar 26, 1981
- Abby wants Gary to help her steal Sid's plans for an experimental engine and turn them over to J.R.
- 16. More Than Friends Mar 19, 1981
- Earl tries to lure Val into a romance; Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.
- 15. Man of the Hour Mar 12, 1981
- Eric brings drugs to a party, which results in tragedy for Ginger's sister.
- 14. Moments of Truth Feb 26, 1981
- Armed gunmen break into the Ewing house during Ginger's baby shower.
- 13. The Loudest Word Feb 19, 1981
- Val is told she needs to undergo surgery for a malignant growth.
- 12. Players Feb 12, 1981
- Karen accuses Sid of making a play for Linda; Ginger tells Kenny about the baby; Richard is jealous.
- 11. A State of Mind Feb 5, 1981
- Jeff attempts a reconciliation with Abby; Laura considers having an affair.
- 10. Choices Jan 29, 1981
- Abby does her best to break up Gary's marriage; Richard and Laura grow farther apart.
- 9. A Family Matter Jan 22, 1981
- Abby asks J.R. for financial help; Kenny tries to mend his relationship with Ginger.
- 8. Scapegoats Jan 15, 1981
- Sid and Karen's relationship turns shaky; Gary learns he has purchased stolen auto parts.
- 7. Breach of Faith Jan 8, 1981
- Judy Trent's dependency on Gary turns into infatuation; Ginger discovers she's pregnant.
- 6. Step One Jan 1, 1981
- Diana Fairgate is pressured into having her first sexual experience.
- 5. Kristen Dec 18, 1980
- Kristin Shepard (Mary Crosby), pregnant and alone in California, calls on Gary and Val for help.
- 4. Chance of a Lifetime Dec 11, 1980
- Richard takes a Chicago lawyer's job offer too seriously and ends up unemployed.
- 3. Remember the Good Times Dec 4, 1980
- Gary sponsors another recovering alcoholic; Kenny and Ginger attempt a reconciliation.
- 2. Hitchhike Nov 27, 1980
- Richard's use of bribery in Sal's rape case gets him fired; Abby helps Gary at Knots Landing Motors.
- 1. Hitchhike Nov 20, 1980
- A hitchhiker tries to blackmail Sid; Abby Cunningham comes to town.
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S2.E2 ∙ Hitchhike: Part 2. Thu, Nov 27, 1980. Sid fires Richard as his attorney and Karen helps clear his name. Abby decides to stay in Knots Landing and moves into a house on Seaview Circle. 8.0/10 (34) Rate. Watch options.
This episode marks the end of Knots Landing as a strictly episodic series. Starting in season two, Knots adopts a hybrid format as both episodic and serialized which becomes completely serialized by the end of the season three.
With Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson. The residents of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, deal with various issues such as infidelity, health scares, rape, murder, kidnapping, assassinations, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue and criminal investigations.
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- 1979-12-27
- Drama, Romance
- 60
- Hitchhike
- Remember The Good Times
- Chance of A Lifetime
- Kristin
- Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
- Breach of Faith
- Scapegoats
- A Family Matter
- Choices
- A State of Mind
Guest stars: Ruth Cox (Pam Messinger) Conchata Ferrell (Mrs. Messinger) Richard Venture (Simpson) Ron Rifkin (Stan Lesser) John Hammond (Kevin) Ron Lombard (Rodney) Robert Phalen (Carlisle) Terrence Knox (Agent Smith) James Purcell (Agent Bright) Stanley Grover (Lieutenant Walter Spatz) Don Starr (Judge) Matthew Faison (Professor) Sid picks up a yo...
Guest stars: Diana Douglas (Dr. Kramer) Daniel Fetty (Stan Messinger) Jon Terry (Eddie) Gary meets Judy Trent who wants his help in getting her husband support from AA. Abby begins to show her manipulative nature (Already?) as she takes advantage of Eric and treis to seduce Kenny. Karen confronts her about this. b: 04-Dec-1980 pc: 189090 w: Diana G...
Guest stars: Brian Dennehy (James Cargill) Richard Venture (Simpson) Millie Slavin (Mrs. Vandenbrooke) Lane Brinkley (Millie) Stacy Keach, Sr. (Flagg) Gary makes a car deal with “Orchid Cab Co.” againest Sid’s better judgment. Gary also hires a female mechanic, Linda Stryker. Laura starts her real estate job. After her first sale, her boss, Scooter...
Guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shepard) Peter Elbling (Al Tuna) Tom Fucello (Ed Croft) Kristen Shepard (she shot J.R., you know) is in Los Angeles following the shooting of J.R. in Dallas. At a party, she is arrested for drug use and decides to call Gary and Valene for help. Valene rushes to the police station to get her released. Kristen manipu...
Guest stars: Dan Shor (Bobby) Wendi Jo Speerber (Ellie) John Dukakis (Roger) Helen Hunt (Brenda) Rosanna Locke (Danielle) Diana is having difficulty with her new boyfriend as she feels a pressure to sleep with him. Karen, Diana, Val and Ginger are performing in an ERA benefit. Val asks Gary to help, but he’s too preoccupied helping Earl Trent. Dian...
The neighbors throw a barbecue for Laura to celebrate her new success as a realtor. At the party, Richard paws Abby and Laura overhears them planning to meet later. Laura later tells Richard she will no longer be his “whipping boy”, and if his behavior continues, she is going to leave him. Ginger finds out she is pregnant and breaks up with Carl. V...
Guest stars: Robert Symonds (Dr. Ronald Phillips) Joyce Davis (Ann Gilbert) Luise Heath (Mrs. Crane) The Fairgates find out that Michael suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Sid hires Abby as the bookkeeper for Knots Landing Motors. Frank Kolbert and Roy Lance from “Orchid Cab Co” offer Gary a deal on cheap parts, but Sid dec...
Guest stars: Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing) Parley Baer (Man) J.R. is in town for an oil convention. When Gary refuses to ask him for the money, Abby goes to J.R. for it and sleeps with him. J.R. says he knows that Abby has designs on Gary and that he’ll only give Gary the money if he asks for it himself, so Abby keeps trying to persuade Gary. Val asks ...
Guest stars: Dani Minnick () Lew Horn () Linda asks Sid to go away to a race for the weekend. Sid decides not to go, but doesn’t pick up on the fact that Linda’s interested in him romantically. Gary sells the illegal parts to Sid’s supplier so that Sid won’t know about it. Laura tries to initiate romance with Richard, but he rejects her. Meanwhile,...
Guest stars: Sam Weisman (David Souther) Bernard Behrens (Michael Maddox) Chip Frye (Young Man) Jeff Cunningham is mad that Abby is having an affair with a married man (Richard) in front of the kids. Sid hears Karen talking with Jeff, and tells her not to discuss Abby with him. Karen says that Sid is blind to Abby, but he defends her and they argue...
The Second Season of Knots Landing, an American television series, premiered on CBS on November 20, 1980. The season two finale aired on March 26, 1981, after 18 episodes.
Find out the plot, cast and air date of each episode of season 2 of Knots Landing, the 'Dallas' spin-off set in Southern California. Watch online where available.
