30 episodesFirst aired 4 October 1984
Alec Baldwin joins the cast. Control of the Ewing fortune rests on the fate of illegitimate twin babies--and the residents of Knots Landing resort to blackmail, kidnapping and murder.
E1Oct 1984
Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
E2Oct 1984
Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
E3Oct 1984
Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
E4Nov 1984
Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
E5Nov 1984
Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
E6Nov 1984
Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
E7Nov 1984
Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
E8Nov 1984
After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
E9Dec 1984
Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
E10Dec 1984
Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
E11Dec 1984
After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
E12Dec 1984
Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
E13Jan 1985
Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
E14Jan 1985
Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
E15Jan 1985
Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
E16Jan 1985
Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
E17Jan 1985
Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
E18Feb 1985
Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
E19Feb 1985
Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
E20Feb 1985
Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
E21Feb 1985
Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
E22Mar 1985
Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
E23Mar 1985
Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
E24Mar 1985
Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
E25Apr 1985
Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
E26Apr 1985
Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
E27May 1985
Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
E28May 1985
Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
E29May 1985
Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.
E30May 1985
Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
