Knots Landing

S01E05: Will the Circle Be Unbroken

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

Overview

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

December 27, 1979 4.0
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
Community Spirit

S01E02 Community Spirit

January 3, 1980
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
Let Me Count the Ways

S01E03 Let Me Count the Ways

January 10, 1980
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
The Lie

S01E04 The Lie

January 17, 1980
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
Will the Circle Be Unbroken

S01E05 Will the Circle Be Unbroken

January 25, 1980 8.0
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
Home is For Healing

S01E06 Home is For Healing

January 31, 1980 2.0
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
Land of the Free

S01E07 Land of the Free

February 7, 1980
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
Civil Wives

S01E08 Civil Wives

February 14, 1980
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Constant Companion

S01E09 Constant Companion

February 21, 1980
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
Small Surprises

S01E10 Small Surprises

March 6, 1980
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
Courageous Convictions

S01E11 Courageous Convictions

March 13, 1980
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
Bottom of the Bottle (1)

S01E12 Bottom of the Bottle (1)

March 20, 1980
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
Bottom of the Bottle (2)

S01E13 Bottom of the Bottle (2)

March 27, 1980
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

Cast

Michele Lee
Michele Lee
Karen MacKenzie
Ted Shackelford
Ted Shackelford
Gary Ewing
Kevin Dobson
Kevin Dobson
M. Patrick MacKenzie
William Devane
William Devane
Greg Sumner
Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan
Paige Matheson
Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Anne Matheson
Stacy Galina
Stacy Galina
Kate Whittaker
Kathleen Noone
Kathleen Noone
Claudia Whittaker

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