
Season 5
Season 5 • 1983
0William 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.
Episodes

1. The People vs. Gary Ewing
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
1983-09-29 • ? min

2. Fugitives
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
1983-10-06 • ? min

3. Nowhere to Run
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
1983-10-13 • ? min

4. Marital Privileges
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
1983-10-20 • ? min

5. One Kind of Justice
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
1983-10-27 • ? min

6. ...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.
1983-11-03 • ? min

7. Sacred Vows
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
1983-11-10 • ? min

8. A Change of Heart
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
1983-11-17 • ? min

9. Money Talks
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
1983-11-24 • ? min

10. Homecoming
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
1983-12-01 • ? min

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.
1983-12-08 • ? min

12. Denials
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
1983-12-15 • ? min

13. Witness
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
1983-12-22 • ? min

14. Secrets Cry Aloud
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
1983-12-29 • ? min

15. Forsaking All Others
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
1984-01-05 • ? min

16. Reconcilable Differences
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
1984-01-12 • ? min

17. Second Chances
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
1984-01-19 • ? min

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.
1984-02-02 • ? min

19. So Shall You Reap
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
1984-02-09 • ? min

20. High Ideals
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
1984-02-16 • ? min

21. No Trumpets, No Drums
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
1984-02-23 • ? min

22. Silent Missions
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
1984-03-01 • ? min

23. Finishing Touches
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
1984-03-08 • ? min

24. Yesterday, It Rained
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
1984-03-22 • ? min

25. Negotiations
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
1984-03-29 • ? min