Knots Landing — Season 7
The residents of an idyllic seaside cul-de-sac face an ongoing feud over a corrupt land development deal and the supposed suicide of one of them. Ava Gardner joins the cast.
The Longest Day
Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
Here in My Arms
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
While the Cat's Away
Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
The Christening
Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
A Little Assistance
Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
A Question of Trust
Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
Awakenings
Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
Pictures at a Wedding
Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
Until Parted by Death
Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
Rise and Fall
Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
To Sing His Praise
Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
All's Well
Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
Aftershocks
Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
Unbroken Bonds
Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
Web of Lies
Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
The Confession
Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
Alterations
Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
Friendly Enemies
Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
A Key to a Woman's Heart
Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
A Very Special Gift
Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
Irrevocably Yours
Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
High School Confidential
Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
Distant Rumblings
Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
Phoenix Rising
Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
The Legacy
Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
Arsenic and Old Waste
The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
A Change of Heart
Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
His Brother's Keeper
Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
Thicker Than Water
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
The Longest Night
The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.