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Season 8

Season 8

10.0·September 18, 1986·30 épisodes
Synopsis

Power struggles over politics, money and sex rock the idyllic seaside community of Knots Landing.

Épisodes · 30
Just Disappeared (1)
E1

Just Disappeared (1)

A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

Sep 18, 1986
Distant Echoes (2)
E2

Distant Echoes (2)

Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

Sep 18, 1986
Reunion
E3

Reunion

Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

Sep 25, 1986
Past Tense
E4

Past Tense

After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

Oct 2, 1986
Slow Burn
E5

Slow Burn

The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

Oct 9, 1986
For Appearance's Sake
E6

For Appearance's Sake

Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

Oct 16, 1986
All Over But the Shouting
E7

All Over But the Shouting

Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

Oct 23, 1986
Pressure Points
E8

Pressure Points

Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

Oct 30, 1986
Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
E9

Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

Nov 6, 1986
Over the Edge
E10

Over the Edge

Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

Nov 13, 1986
A Turn of Events
E11

A Turn of Events

Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.

Nov 20, 1986
Touch and Go
E12

Touch and Go

Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

Nov 27, 1986
The Inside Man
E13

The Inside Man

Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

Dec 4, 1986
Gifts
E14

Gifts

Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Dec 11, 1986
Truth Will Out
E15

Truth Will Out

Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

Dec 18, 1986
The Unraveling
E16

The Unraveling

Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

Jan 1, 1987
No Miracle Worker
E17

No Miracle Worker

Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

Jan 8, 1987
My True Love
E18

My True Love

Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

Jan 15, 1987
Never Trick a Trickster
E19

Never Trick a Trickster

Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

Jan 29, 1987
A Plan of Action
E20

A Plan of Action

Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Feb 5, 1987
Survival of the Fittest
E21

Survival of the Fittest

Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

Feb 12, 1987
In Mourning
E22

In Mourning

Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

Feb 19, 1987
Nightmare
E23

Nightmare

Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Mar 5, 1987
Neighborly Conduct
E24

Neighborly Conduct

Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

Mar 12, 1987
Deadly Combination
E25

Deadly Combination

Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

Mar 26, 1987
Our Secret
E26

Our Secret

A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

Apr 2, 1987
Breakup
E27

Breakup

Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

Apr 9, 1987
Parental Guidance
E28

Parental Guidance

Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

Apr 30, 1987
Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
E29

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

May 7, 1987
Cement the Relationship
E30

Cement the Relationship

Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.

May 14, 1987