Season 4

Lust, alcoholism and murder strike, causing further turmoil in the suburban cul-de-sac.

1. 

   1. A Brand New Day

   1982-09-30

   Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

2. 

   2. Daniel

   1982-10-07

   On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

3. 

   3. Encounters

   1982-10-14

   Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

4. 

   4. Svengali

   1982-10-21

   Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

5. 

   5. Catharsis

   1982-10-28

   Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

6. 

   6. New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation

   1982-10-29

   Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

7. 

   7. Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold

   1982-11-04

   Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

8. 

   8. Man in the Middle

   1982-11-18

   Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

9. 

   9. The Best Kept Secret

   1982-12-02

   Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

10. 

    10. Emergency

    1982-12-09

    Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

11. 

    11. Abby's Choice

    1982-12-16

    After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

12. 

    12. The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That

    1982-12-30

    Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

13. 

    13. Cutting the Ties That Bind

    1983-01-06

    Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

14. 

    14. And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions

    1983-01-13

    Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

15. 

    15. To Have and To Hold

    1983-01-21

    As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

16. 

    16. A New Family

    1983-01-27

    Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

17. 

    17. The Morning After

    1983-02-03

    Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

18. 

    18. Celebration

    1983-02-10

    A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

19. 

    19. Loss of Innocence

    1983-02-17

    Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

20. 

    20. The Fatal Blow

    1983-02-24

    As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

21. 

    21. The Burden of Proof

    1983-03-03

    Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

22. 

    22. Willing Victims

    1983-03-10

    Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.