Season 8

1986 · 30 episodes

Power struggles over politics, money and sex rock the idyllic seaside community of Knots Landing.

1Just Disappeared (1)A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
2Distant Echoes (2)Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
3ReunionPhil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.
4Past TenseAfter hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
5Slow BurnThe kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
6For Appearance's SakeAbby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.
7All Over But the ShoutingMac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.
8Pressure PointsLotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
9Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family BusinessPaige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
10Over the EdgeGary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
11A Turn of EventsAbby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.
12Touch and GoMack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
13The Inside ManSumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
14GiftsPaige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
15Truth Will OutOlivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
16The UnravelingAbby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
17No Miracle WorkerAbby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
18My True LoveMack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
19Never Trick a TricksterSumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
20A Plan of ActionPaige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
21Survival of the FittestJean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
22In MourningRumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
23NightmareVal fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
24Neighborly ConductVal reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
25Deadly CombinationAnne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
26Our SecretA terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
27BreakupAbby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
28Parental GuidanceAbby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
29Do Not Fold, Spindle, or MutilateAbby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
30Cement the RelationshipAbby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.

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