Knots Landing

Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and decides he's never coming home. A large crack develops in the playground so the concrete must be redone.

Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

Laura harbors a sad secret.

Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up at the twins' birthday party uninvited. A man from Abby's past returns.

Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances the night away with Al, and Abby reunites with the former love of her life.

Karen hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

After Laura's funeral, the residents of Knots Landing return to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves videotaped messages to her friends and family.

Gary terminates his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a surprise package for Karen and Mack.

Paige discovers that Sumner really isn't in New York. Abby spends a lot of time--in bed--with Charles. And Karen welcomes her new neighbors.

An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities. Johnny gets involved with a dangerous man.

Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are very secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers but catches her in a deceptive ploy.

After Karen is summoned to testify at a custody hearing for the twins, Val begs her to lie.

Abby discovers that the man she loves is deceiving her. Paige displays an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on their secretive neighbors, and Val does the right thing.

Abby marries Charles and then gives him a big surprise. Pat refuses to move again. Val is determined to keep Gary away from their twins.

Sumner makes a decision about Meg. Val gives Gary some good news.

Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins--and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige a compelling offer.

Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold, and Val receives a shocking letter.

Val receives a letter from Ben. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue over Olivia's involvement with Harold.

Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. While in Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

Gary sees something strange in the marina. Mack does not trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia refuses to allow Abby to control her destiny.