Knots Landing

Newly remarried Gary and Valene Ewing arrive at their home in Knots Landing, Calif., and attend a party to meet their neighbors.

Community-spokesman Gary discovers that his brother J.R. is behind an oil company's plans for offshore drilling near Knots Landing.

Karen sets out to save the career of her daughter's controversial high-school teacher, who is under attack for unorthodox methods.

Neglected Laura claims to have been attacked by a local rapist after a strange man she met in a bar forced his attentions on her.

Val's mother Lilimae, a country singer, comes to move in with her daughter, who is anything but happy about the turn of events.

Lucy Ewing discovers that her long-separated parents have finally remarried, and decides to leave Texas to join them in California.

A motorcycle gang injures Michael; Karen presses charges and becomes the target of a fear campaign.

To Sid's surprise, Karen invites his visiting ex-wife to stay with the family; Ginger discovers that Eric is infatuated with her.

Mysterious gifts and telephone calls resurrect a painful, 8-year-old memory for Ginger; Val decides to get a high-school diploma.

Karen discusses mixed emotions about her pregnancy with Sid; Karen suffers from complications; Eric dates Ginger's younger sister.

Richard won't allow Laura to get a job despite the couple's deep financial woes; Karen has misgivings about Diana's new boyfriend.

A champagne celebration party throws recovering alcoholic Gary off the wagon; Ginger accuses Kenny of infidelity.

Val claims Gary's attempted suicide was a cry for help; Gary escapes from the hospital; Ginger catches up with Kenny.