Knots Landing: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Knots Landing Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Hitchhike (1)
Nov 20, 1980
After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.
Hitchhike (2)
Nov 27, 1980
Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.
Remember the Good Times
Dec 4, 1980
After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.
Chance of a Lifetime
Dec 11, 1980
Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.
Kristin
Dec 18, 1980
After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.
Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
Jan 1, 1981
Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.
Breach of Faith
Jan 8, 1981
Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.
Scapegoats
Jan 15, 1981
Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.
A Family Matter
Jan 22, 1981
Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.
Choices
Jan 29, 1981
With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.
A State of Mind
Feb 5, 1981
Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.
Players
Feb 12, 1981
Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.
The Loudest Word
Feb 19, 1981
When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.
Moments of Truth
Feb 26, 1981
Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.
Man of the Hour
Mar 12, 1981
Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.
More Than Friends
Mar 19, 1981
To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.
Designs
Mar 26, 1981
Sid refuses J.R.'s offer of a partnership in Sid's experimental engine, but Abby readies to make her own deal.
Squeezeplay
Mar 26, 1981
The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.