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Knots Landing Season 10 Episodes
Season 10 Episode Guide
28 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Suicidal
Thu, Oct 27, 1988 60 mins
At the Gibson home, only the twins are stirring; Mack packs for Mexico, where Manny (John Aprea) holds Paige, Michael and Johnny hostage, aided by an indecisive Harold; in San Francisco, Jill hears news about Val. Sheila: Billie Bird. Harold: Paul Carafotes.
Episode 2
Borderline
Thu, Nov 3, 1988 60 mins
A frantic hospital-room accusation leaves Gary puzzled and Jill in a panic; Karen waits for news that Michael and Paige are still alive; Sumner hires high-powered PR exec Ted Melcher (Robert Desiderio). Manny: John Aprea. Harold: Paul Carafotes. Johnny: Peter Reckell. Sumner: William Devane.
Episode 3
Deserted
Thu, Nov 10, 1988 60 mins
Jill (Teri Austin) schemes to portray herself as an innocent victim; Val expresses her feelings of paranoia to Karen; traveling companions learn more about the chameleon-like Johnny; Abby learns more about the object of her daughter's affections. Michael: Pat Petersen. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan.
Episode 4
The Pick-Up Game
Thu, Nov 24, 1988 60 mins
Julie's parents are concerned when she makes it to the finals in the school spelling bee; Jill's harassment persists, but only Frank seems to understand Val's paranoia; Mack is repeatedly reminded that he's getting older; Paige determines to have her way with Sumner; a stranger stalks the neighborhood.
Episode 5
Sex and Violence
Thu, Dec 1, 1988 60 mins
A blackmailer plots to terrorize the Williams family; Abby resorts to spin control to offset the bad press received by Lotus Point; Val talks to a private detective; and Paige finds a new place to hang her hat. Donnelly: Ned Bellamy. Julie: Kent Masters-King.
Episode 6
A Weekend Getaway
Thu, Dec 8, 1988 60 mins
Val, Karen and Gary go to San Francisco in hopes of pinpointing Jill's whereabouts; Melcher (Robert Desiderio) grills Sumner about his personal life; Mack helps the Williamses out of their terrifying predicament; Harold asks Abby for a second chance with Olivia.
Episode 7
The Briar Patch
Thu, Dec 15, 1988 60 mins
Val scurries to disprove Jill's alibi; Jill confesses an indiscretion that takes Gary by surprise; Abby, Karen and Gary somberly accept bids on Lotus Point, while Abby secretly plots her own strategy. Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills. David Lamb: David Hayward. Rick Hawkins: Terrence E. McNally.
Episode 8
A Fine Romance
Thu, Dec 29, 1988 60 mins
Melcher (Robert Desiderio) presses Sumner to run for mayor; Paige is frustrated at the direction her love relationship is going; Mack intervenes after Abby hires a high-powered lawyer to defend Harold (Paul Carafotes); and Val stands up to Jill. Olivia: Tonya Crowe.
Episode 9
A Many Splendored Thing
Thu, Jan 5, 1989 60 mins
Sumner (William Devane) closes an important "business" arrangement while Paige is in New York; Mack and Karen's "perfect" marriage shows signs of strain; Olivia seems willing to overlook Harold's past. Anne: Michelle Phillips.
Episode 10
Cabin Fever
Thu, Jan 12, 1989 60 mins
Abby and Sumner plan their wedding to be a media event; Mack finds peace and tranquility---and a young park ranger---during a solitary retreat at a mountain lodge; Paige vows to get even after returning to Knots Landing; Jill stalls her move to an apartment. Paula: Melinda Culea.
Episode 11
Merger Made in Heaven
Thu, Jan 19, 1989 60 mins
Abby and Sumner's wedding day brings a last-minute plea from Paige; Mack finds renewed enthusiasm with a lawsuit involving the homeless; Paige decides to have a fling with Melcher; Olivia proceeds with her own wedding plans after making an important discovery about Harold's arrest record.
Episode 12
Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe
Thu, Jan 26, 1989 60 mins
Jill plans her wedding; Gary makes an enlightening visit to the pharmacist; Val's aunt (Betsy Palmer) brings the twins home; Mack sets up shop in an empty warehouse and begins crusading for the homeless. David: David Hayward. Dr. McGee: Oliver Clark.
Episode 13
Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Wrench
Thu, Feb 2, 1989 60 mins
Gary and Mack look into a forgery case Jill handled and then pay a visit to her one-night stand (David Hayward); Michael (Pat Petersen) finds renewed enthusiasm in a college computer course. Ellen: Cami Cooper. Peggy: Victoria Ann-Lewis.
Episode 14
Without a Clue
Thu, Feb 9, 1989 60 mins
Jill (Teri Austin) covers her tracks in the forgery complicity; Abby intends to complete the Sumners "perfect All-American family" image; Sumner pays an unexpected visit to Mack. Dr. Gilbert: Bibi Besch. Sally: Mary-Ellen Dunbar. Ellen: Cami Cooper. Mack: Kevin Dobson. Abby: Donna Mills. Sumner: William Devane.
Episode 15
The Spin Doctor
Thu, Feb 16, 1989 60 mins
An accident at Gary's ranch was deliberately arranged; Karen is devastated to learn that the Sumners want Meg back; Olivia (Tonya Crowe) vows to testify on Karen's behalf. Donna Mills, Michelle Lee. Pete: Eb Lottimer. Ms. Kornberg: Gloria Carlin.
Episode 16
Poor Jill
Thu, Feb 23, 1989 60 mins
Frank forbids Julie to baby-sit at Val's; Jill gets a restraining order after Gary threatens to drive her out of town; Val becomes enraged over the twins' accidental meeting with Jill. Larry Riley, Teri Austin, Ted Shackelford, Kent Masters-King. Kornberg: Gloria Carlin. Morris: Charlie Messenger. Pete: Eb Lottimer.
Episode 17
Double Jeopardy
Thu, Mar 2, 1989 60 mins
Jill's reign of terror may be over, but someone is booked on suspicion of murder; Gary and Val are anxious and relieved over the tragedy; Pat confides a secret to Karen. Teri Austin, Joan Van Ark. Det. Wilson: Kevin McBride. Det. Zoeller: Drew Pillsbury. Manning: Casey Sander. Ted: Robert Desiderio.
Episode 18
A Grave Misunderstanding
Thu, Mar 9, 1989 60 mins
Even in death, Jill effects the lives of Gary and Val; another suspect emerges in Mack's investigation of Jill's murder; Paige makes an uneasy pact with Ted (Robert Desiderio) as they pursue their separate goals. Kevin Dobson, Lynne Moody. Neighbor: Mina Kolb. Mrs. Straub: Anne Faulkner.
Episode 19
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Thu, Mar 16, 1989 60 mins
Evidence weighs heavily against Gary as his preliminary hearing gets underway; Harold keeps Frank under surveillance; Abby asks Ted for help on a delicate business matter. Ted Shackelford, Paul Carafotes. Prosecutor: Paul Tuerpe. Hawkins: Terrence E. McNally.
Episode 20
Birds Do It, Bees Do It
Thu, Mar 23, 1989 60 mins
Mack and Karen fight boredom in the bedroom, while Paige counts on boredom already setting in on Greg's marriage; Michael, Ellen (Lisa Wilcox) and their classmates go to the mountains for spring break. Michele Lee, Nicollette Sheridan. Paula: Melinda Culea. Johnny: Peter Reckell.
Episode 21
Giganticus II: The Revenge
Thu, Mar 30, 1989 60 mins
Abby balks at Sumner and Paige's sudden interest in Murakame; Karen determines to block the oil-drilling permits with help from Michael's new teacher (Melinda Culea); Val tires of her aunt's constant meddling. Donna Mills, Michele Lee. Nagata: Ernest Harada.
Episode 22
Dial M for Modem
Thu, Apr 6, 1989 60 mins
Karen and Paula (Melinda Culea) make a key discovery at Lotus Point; Paula's presence at the house complicates life for Mack; a computer virus enters the Tech Institute. Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills. Nagata: Ernest Harada. Prof. Kromkowski: John O'Leary.
Episode 23
That's What Friends Are For
Thu, Apr 13, 1989 60 mins
Paige's news about Nagata (Ernest Harada) fails to faze Sumner; Paula's files disappear and Karen can't reach Murakame's owners; a computer expert (Sam Behrens) charms Val; a wrong-number phone caller intrigues Gary; Abby moves one step ahead of Paige. Dean: Marilyn Rockafellow. Attorney: Scott Palmer.
Episode 24
The Perfect Opportunity
Thu, Apr 27, 1989 60 mins
Paige discovers Ted's connection to Murakame, but Abby moves to stop her from learning more; Sumner talks turkey with Johnny; Val enjoys a first date with Danny (Sam Behrens). Joan Van Ark. Bob: Zane Lasky. Ishida: Jim Ishida. Lori: Stephanie Shroyer. Susan: Akemi Yano.
Episode 25
Straight Down the Line
Thu, May 4, 1989 60 mins
Paige's firing doesn't diminish her resolve to unravel the mystery of Murakame; Karen, Paula and Mack move to bring Murakame owners out in the open and stop the oil drilling; Abby makes another pact with Ted. Hawkins: Terrence E. McNally. Paula: Melinda Culea.
Episode 26
The Heat of Passion
Thu, May 11, 1989 60 mins
Abby distances herself from Ted (Robert Desiderio); Paige seeks Mack's help with the Murakame mystery; Sumner returns home to a confrontation during Olivia's birthday party. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Ryan: Chuck Sloan. Harold: Paul Carafotes.
Episode 27
Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out
Thu, May 18, 1989 60 mins
Part 1 of two. A camping excursion turns tragic for Karen; Abby begins to fear for her life after realizing that one of two men may be trying to kill her. Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills, William Devane.
Episode 28
Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out
Thu, May 18, 1989 60 mins
Conclusion. Olivia springs some big news on her mother; Paula and Mack bunk together during a storm and begin to heat things up. Ted Shackelford, Michele Lee.