Knots Landing — Season 9

Sep 24, 1987

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

Oct 1, 1987

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

Oct 8, 1987

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

Oct 15, 1987

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

Oct 22, 1987

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

Oct 29, 1987

Laura harbors a sad secret.

Nov 5, 1987

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

Nov 12, 1987

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

Nov 19, 1987

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

Dec 3, 1987

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

Dec 10, 1987

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

Dec 17, 1987

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

Jan 7, 1988

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

Jan 14, 1988

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

Jan 21, 1988

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

Jan 28, 1988

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

Feb 4, 1988

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

Feb 11, 1988

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

Feb 18, 1988

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

Feb 25, 1988

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

Mar 3, 1988

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

Mar 10, 1988

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

Mar 24, 1988

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

Mar 31, 1988

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

Apr 7, 1988

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

Apr 14, 1988

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

Apr 28, 1988

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

May 5, 1988

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

May 12, 1988

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