Season 5

William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.

1. 

   1. The People vs. Gary Ewing

   1983-09-29

   Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

2. 

   2. Fugitives

   1983-10-06

   When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

3. 

   3. Nowhere to Run

   1983-10-13

   Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

4. 

   4. Marital Privileges

   1983-10-20

   Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

5. 

   5. One Kind of Justice

   1983-10-27

   When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

6. 

   6. ...And Never Brought to Mind

   1983-11-03

   Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

7. 

   7. Sacred Vows

   1983-11-10

   Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

8. 

   8. A Change of Heart

   1983-11-17

   Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

9. 

   9. Money Talks

   1983-11-24

   Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

10. 

    10. Homecoming

    1983-12-01

    Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

11. 

    11. I'll Tell You No Lies

    1983-12-08

    Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

12. 

    12. Denials

    1983-12-15

    Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

13. 

    13. Witness

    1983-12-22

    Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

14. 

    14. Secrets Cry Aloud

    1983-12-29

    Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

15. 

    15. Forsaking All Others

    1984-01-05

    Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

16. 

    16. Reconcilable Differences

    1984-01-12

    Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

17. 

    17. Second Chances

    1984-01-19

    Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

18. 

    18. Lest the Truth be Known

    1984-02-02

    Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

19. 

    19. So Shall You Reap

    1984-02-09

    Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

20. 

    20. High Ideals

    1984-02-16

    Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

21. 

    21. No Trumpets, No Drums

    1984-02-23

    Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

22. 

    22. Silent Missions

    1984-03-01

    Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

23. 

    23. Finishing Touches

    1984-03-08

    Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

24. 

    24. Yesterday, It Rained

    1984-03-22

    Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

25. 

    25. Negotiations

    1984-03-29

    Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.