Knots Landing 3x13 "Reunion" shout by RikerDonegal

**Jessica Walter.** The a-story dominates. In it, Karen’s college friend offers her a job in New York. We never think she’s really going to leave, so we spend the hour waiting for the inevitable conflict (which will scupper the plans). The b-story only gets a couple of short scenes. We learn that Laura is having an affair, and she learns that she’s pregnant! Really good. Should have been the a-story. _Dec 1981-Mar 1982: CBS on Thursdays after Magnum PI, before Nurse. Against Barney Miller + Taxi (ABC); Diff'rent Strokes + Gimme a Break! (NBC)._ 6/10

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Knots Landing 3x12 "Possibilities" shout by RikerDonegal

**William Joyce.** Karen tentatively starts dating again; Ginger wants to become a professional singer. The Karen story plays out exactly as you’d imagine it would. Meanwhile, the conflict between Ginger and Kenny, in a script written by Mona Houghton and James Houghton (who plays Kenny), feels authentic. Best part of episode. And it ends in a deliberately vague manner. _Dec 1981-Mar 1982: CBS on Thursdays after Magnum PI, before Nurse. Against Barney Miller + Taxi (ABC); Diff'rent Strokes + Gimme a Break! (NBC)._ 7/10

Possibilities

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Knots Landing 3x11 "Power Play" shout by RikerDonegal

**Bert Rosario.** This is a key episode. Gary seizes a business opportunity. Abby is all in, too. They must travel to Mexico together. They kiss. Richard is there, too. (Laura’s idea.) There’s a great scene where he tries to warn Gary. It’s a gripping episode. Watching Abby reel him in, watching Val slowly lose him. Damn. MVP: Ted Shackelford. _Dec 1981-Mar 1982: Aired by CBS on Thursdays after Magnum, PI, before Nurse. Against it: Barney Miller + Taxi (ABC), Diff'rent Strokes + Gimme a Break! (NBC)._ 10/10

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Knots Landing 3x10 "The Three Sisters" shout by RikerDonegal

**Kevin Hagen.** I’ve always loved this episode. Lots of non-fantasy dramas have done ghost episodes. But few have committed to it quite the way KL did. First half finds the ladies in a creepy old mansion, and it successfully builds tension. Second half goes for it in a big way. Val and 3 little girl ghosts(!) running around for ages playing games. Then, Val feels she should die and join them! Not for everyone, but I’ve always been impressed that they didn’t hold back. I also love how distinct the characters are. Karen, Abby and Laura, for example, have very different reactions to the house. _Dec 1981-Mar 1982: Aired by CBS on Thursdays after Magnum, PI, before Nurse. Against it: Barney Miller + Taxi (ABC), Diff'rent Strokes + Gimme a Break! (NBC)._ 9/10

The Three Sisters

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Knots Landing 3x09 "The Rose and the Briar" shout by RikerDonegal

**Bert Remsen, Stanley Brock.** The a-story has Lilimae falling for a conman. It’s smart and charming. Ends well. Much better is the b-story where Laura finally walks out on Richard, runs to Scooter and gets a shock. A real gut punch. Meanwhile, Abby uses Olivia as an excuse to lure oblivious Gary a little closer. Karen is on to her. It’s delicious to watch it all unfold. _Dec 1981-Mar 1982: Aired by CBS on Thursdays after Magnum, PI, before Nurse. Against it: Barney Miller + Taxi (ABC), Diff'rent Strokes + Gimme a Break! (NBC)._ 8/10

The Rose and the Briar

Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.