A Brand New Day
E1
Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
Daniel
E2
On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
Encounters
E3
Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
Svengali
E4
Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
Catharsis
E5
Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation
E6
Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold
E7
Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
Man in the Middle
E8
Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
The Best Kept Secret
E9
Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
Emergency
E10
Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
Abby's Choice
E11
After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That
E12
Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
Cutting the Ties That Bind
E13
Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions
E14
Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
To Have and To Hold
E15
As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
A New Family
E16
Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
The Morning After
E17
Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
Celebration
E18
A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
Loss of Innocence
E19
Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.
The Fatal Blow
E20
As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
The Burden of Proof
E21
Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.
Willing Victims
E22
Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.