Season 4
September 30, 1982
Lust, alcoholism and murder strike, causing further turmoil in the suburban cul-de-sac.
22 Episodes
Episodes
A Brand New Day
September 30, 1982
Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
Daniel
October 7, 1982
On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
Encounters
October 14, 1982
Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
Svengali
October 21, 1982
Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
Catharsis
October 28, 1982
Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation
October 29, 1982
Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold
November 4, 1982
Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
Man in the Middle
November 18, 1982
Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
The Best Kept Secret
December 2, 1982
Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
Emergency
December 9, 1982
Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
Abby's Choice
December 16, 1982
After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That
December 30, 1982
Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
Cutting the Ties That Bind
January 6, 1983
Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions
January 13, 1983
Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
To Have and To Hold
January 21, 1983
As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
A New Family
January 27, 1983
Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
The Morning After
February 3, 1983
Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
Celebration
February 10, 1983
A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
Loss of Innocence
February 17, 1983
Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.
The Fatal Blow
February 24, 1983
As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
The Burden of Proof
March 3, 1983
Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.
Willing Victims
March 10, 1983
Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.
