Knots Landing — Season 9

Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

Laura harbors a sad secret.

Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.

Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.

Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.