Season 4

1982 · 22 episodes

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

1A Brand New DayGary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
2DanielOn the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
3EncountersKaren is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
4SvengaliMike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
5CatharsisKaren tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
6New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The InfatuationGary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
7Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's GoldGary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
8Man in the MiddleChip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
9The Best Kept SecretDiana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
10EmergencyDiana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
11Abby's ChoiceAfter Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
12The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All ThatMack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
13Cutting the Ties That BindGary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
14And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) DecisionsMack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
15To Have and To HoldAs Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
16A New FamilyMack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
17The Morning AfterGary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
18CelebrationA chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
19Loss of InnocenceCiji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.
20The Fatal BlowAs his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
21The Burden of ProofVal confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.
22Willing VictimsLaura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

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