Knots Landing: Season 6
The sixth season of the television drama Knots Landing continues to follow the complex lives and interactions of the residents living in a coastal suburb near Los Angeles. During this season, the narrative focus shifts toward the significant Ewing family fortune. The control of this wealth becomes a central point of contention, tied directly to the fate of illegitimate twin babies. As the residents navigate this high
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on the domestic lives and interactions of five families residing in a coastal suburb of Los Angeles.
- The residents frequently encounter serious personal and professional challenges including infidelity, health scares, and criminal investigations.
- The show's narrative scope encompasses themes of corporate intrigue, drug smuggling, assassinations, and murder.
- The community is defined by the complex, often turbulent relationships between neighbors living in a cul-de-sac.
Season overview
The sixth season of the television drama Knots Landing continues to follow the complex lives and interactions of the residents living in a coastal suburb near Los Angeles. During this season, the narrative focus shifts toward the significant Ewing family fortune. The control of this wealth becomes a central point of contention, tied directly to the fate of illegitimate twin babies. As the residents navigate this high-stakes situation, the community experiences a period of intense conflict characterized by criminal activities. The season features the addition of Alec Baldwin to the cast, who joins the established ensemble as they engage in various illicit behaviors. The plot incorporates elements of corporate intrigue, blackmail, kidnapping, and murder as characters struggle to secure their interests. These events unfold against the backdrop of the daily domestic adventures and misdeeds that define the lives of the families residing in the cul-de-sac. The season maintains the series' established tone, exploring how personal relationships and individual ambitions are tested when confronted with extreme circumstances and the pursuit of power and financial security.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Buying Time
Oct 4, 1984
Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
Calculated Risks
Oct 18, 1984
Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
Hanging Fire
Oct 25, 1984
Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
A Little Help
Nov 1, 1984
Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
Ipso Facto
Nov 8, 1984
Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
Truth and Consequences
Nov 15, 1984
Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
Love to Take You Home
Nov 22, 1984
Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
Tomorrow Never Knows
Nov 29, 1984
After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
We Come Together
Dec 6, 1984
Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
Message in a Bottle
Dec 13, 1984
Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
Distant Locations
Dec 20, 1984
After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
Uncharted Territory
Dec 27, 1984
Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
Weighing of Evils
Jan 3, 1985
Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
#14 With a Bullet
Jan 10, 1985
Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
Inside Information
Jan 17, 1985
Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
Out of the Past
Jan 24, 1985
Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
Lead Me to the Altar
Jan 31, 1985
Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
Fly Away Home
Feb 7, 1985
Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
Rough Edges
Feb 14, 1985
Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
The Emperor's Clothes
Feb 21, 1985
Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
The Deluge
Feb 28, 1985
Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
A Piece of the Pie
Mar 7, 1985
Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
The Forest for the Trees
Mar 22, 1985
Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
A Man of Good Will
Mar 28, 1985
Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
For Better, For Worse
Apr 4, 1985
Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
Four, No Trump
Apr 11, 1985
Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
A Price to Pay
May 2, 1985
Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
One Day in a Row
May 9, 1985
Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
Vulnerable
May 16, 1985
Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.