TV series
Love thy neighbor.
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
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Episode 1
Paige traces Hawkins' key to a box in Spring Lake and travels with Melcher, who thinks he has the key.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Melinda Culea, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Chuck McCann, Robert Desiderio, Carlos Cantú, Christian Cousins
Episode 2
Gary thinks he may have overheard a murder, but he reaches a dead end when he looks for the victim; Paige plays cat-and-mouse with rivals Sumner and Ted; Danny suggests a way to ease the twins' confusion over his relationship with Val.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Robert Desiderio, Ryan McWhorter, Christian Cousins, Joseph Cousins, Kathryn Lubran, Tiffany Lubran
Episode 3
Paige is sickened by the surprise she receives upon returning to Knots Landing; Karen realizes that rumors about Mack's behavior may be true; Val wonders whether she's found Mr. Right; Olivia and Harold clash over finances.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Steve Shaw, Paul Carafotes, Kent King, Betsy Palmer
Episode 4
Paige considers Sumner's offer, intending to wrap him around her little finger; Val considers Danny's offer, troubled by his effect on the twins; Gary pounds the pavement in search of "Sally's friend."
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Larry Riley, Gary Oldman, Melinda Culea, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Lar Park Lincoln, Steve Susskind
Episode 5
In her new executive position, Paige gives her boss a run for his money; Gary bursts Val's bubble when he ends up in a confrontation with Danny; Mack takes on the case of a defiant client.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Larry Riley, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Adam Arkin, Mitzi Hoag, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Christian Cousins
Episode 6
Mack and Frank are caught up in a murder investigation that leads too close to home; Karen goes up against Sumner in a TV debate on the environment; Val finally realizes how Amanda fits into the scheme of things.
Guest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Adam Arkin, Mitzi Hoag
Episode 7
Sumner takes a liking to Paula; Paige puts Sumner on the back burner; Mack unnerves an Oakman executive while preparing his defense of Virginia; Michael discovers an admirer close to home.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Adam Arkin, Joseph Gian, Christian Cousins
Episode 8
Mack runs into puzzling road blocks as he tries to clear a client; Karen proves a natural as host of a TV interview program; Michael gets carried away with his first credit card, and with emotions involving Linda.
Directed by Robert ScheererWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Paul Carafotes, Betsy Palmer, Joseph Campanella, Lar Park Lincoln, Liam Sullivan, Adam Arkin
Episode 9
With their divorce now final, Amanda feels released, but Danny feels rage; Baylor warns Mack to quit pursuing the pension-fund murder case; Tom's superiors warn him against dating Paige; and Mort badgers Michael about "Teresa."
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Larry Riley, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Liam Sullivan, Adam Arkin
Episode 10
Paige resents Mack and Karen's interference in her topsy-turvy personal life; lusting after his brother's wife takes a toll on Michael; Karen takes over as host of "Open Mike"; Tom refuses to play by the rules.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Lar Park Lincoln, Liam Sullivan, Randy Vasquez, Joseph Gian, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Christian Cousins
Episode 11
Val refuses to believe Gary's story that Danny raped Amanda; and Amanda feels victimized again after she goes to the police.
Directed by John PleshetteWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Silvana Gallardo, Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Diana Barrows, Christian Cousins, Joseph Cousins, Kathryn Lubran, Tiffany Lubran
Episode 12
Michael blames himself for the marital problems between Linda and Eric, which intensify during a party for Michael; Paige feigns illness to spend the day with Tom; and Paula gets wise to Sumner.
Guest stars Melinda Culea, Steve Shaw, Paul Carafotes, Lar Park Lincoln, Joseph Gian, Mark Haining, Zane Lasky, Robert M. Koch
Episode 13
Linda's announcement has a profound impact on the Mackenzie family and raises a barrier between Eric and Michael; Mack and Frank follow a lead in the Oakman Industries scandal; Sumner pursues Paula with a vengeance.
Directed by Kevin DobsonWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Sam Behrens, Steve Shaw, Kent King, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Richard Herd
Episode 14
Mack and Tom try to track down a former Oakman employee, but Tom has another mission to accomplish; Olivia buys some stock on a tip, while Harold also searches for a way to make a fast buck; Val plans her wedding, despite friends' doubts.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Larry Riley, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Stuart Fratkin, Paul Carafotes, Richard Herd, Dale Swann, Randy Vasquez
Episode 15
Sumner's embittered daughter Mary Frances pays a surprise visit; Mack learns who controls the Oakman Industries' pension fund; and Harold gets in over his head in the world of high finance, while Olivia's business acumen pays off.
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by Lynn Marie Latham, James StanleyGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Celeste Yarnall, Paul Carafotes, Joseph Campanella, Geoffrey Rivas, Shiri Appleby, Joshua Devane
Episode 16
Tom is summoned to Sumner Group headquarters to investigate a tragedy; Jane Sumner is summoned again to Knots Landing; Mack considers giving up the Oakman investigation.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Betsy Palmer, Millie Perkins, Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Episode 17
Sumner grieves over Mary Frances by taking solace in a bottle---but the mystery of her death only becomes more complicated; Harold acts drastically when he's unable to pay a debt; Val's desperate act surprises Karen.
Directed by Anita W. AddisonWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Melinda Culea, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Shiri Appleby, Howard Duff, Randy Vasquez, Joseph Gian
Episode 18
Sumner is left more than baffled by findings that may be connected to his daughter's homicide; Harold leans on Tom for a loan; Karen picks up bad vibes from Danny at a dinner party for Val; Gary finds himself alone - again.
Directed by Peter EllisGuest stars Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Cecile Callan, Randy Vasquez, Joseph Gian
Episode 19
Someone is waging war on the Sumner Group, but Mack's chief concern is Paige's safety; Danny means to end Gary's interference; Eric returns to make amends.
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Sam Behrens, Steve Shaw, Lar Park Lincoln, Adam Arkin, Randy Vasquez, Joseph Gian
Episode 20
Sumner fights for his life in a hospital bed; Paige gets an unwelcome visit from her mother; Danny reacts violently in an argument over the adoption of the twins, while Tom reacts in anger to Mack's accusations.
Directed by Kevin DobsonGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Sam Behrens, Steve Shaw, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln
Episode 21
Sumner gets a second chance, thanks to Mack; Danny's secret past comes to haunt Val; Karen and her producer nearly come to blows over promotion for "Open Mike"; and Linda becomes an overnight sensation at work.
Directed by Michael PetersWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Sam Behrens, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Jeffrey Lynn, Joseph Gian
Episode 22
Val takes action to protect herself and the twins from Danny; a medical emergency has Patricia yearning to return to hospital work; Anne schemes to get rid of Paula to have Sumner all to herself.
Directed by Michele LeeWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln
Episode 23
Danny's threatening presence at the house drives Val to seek safety at Gary's; Karen dismisses as harmless an adoring fan's visit to the TV station, despite warnings from Jeff; Patricia lands a hospital job.
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Paul Carafotes, Kent King
Episode 24
Tom's heartfelt proposal gives Paige food for thought; Paula's announcement leaves Sumner nonplussed; Danny's confession confuses the twins; a deranged fan continues to stalk Karen; Frank and Patricia stubbornly remain apart.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Melinda Culea, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Betsy Palmer
Episode 25
Tragedy reunites Frank and Pat; the TV station beefs up security for Karen, while Dianne schemes to exploit the celebrity-stalker situation; Tom makes official his proposal to Paige and arouses Sumner's curiosity in the process; Gary basks in his new role as father.
Directed by Michele LeeGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Betsy Palmer, France Nuyen
Episode 26
Karen receives disturbing fan letters; Paige thinks Sumner's accusations against Tom are mere jealousy; Linda makes a surprising discovery.
Guest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Karen Hensel
Episode 27
Following the stalking fan's break-in at the Mackenzies', Karen suffers from recurring nightmares; Tom takes the hot seat in an internal-affairs investigation; Gary and Danny play a game of cat and mouse.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Pat Crawford Brown, Ronne Troup
Episode 28
The fervent fan who frightened Karen with his love letters is finally exposed; Frank maintains a vigil at the hospital, waiting for a miracle as Julie refuses to give up hope; the case against Danny gathers strength.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Pat Crawford Brown
Episode 29
Frank and Julie suffer an emotional upheaval, as threats continue to plague Karen; Paige prepares to walk down the aisle with Tom; Anne prepares to get her hands on Paige's trust fund.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Michelle Phillips, Larry Riley, Robin Strasser, Lynne Moody, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, France Nuyen
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
James HoughtonKenny Ward
Kim LankfordGinger Ward
Michele LeeKaren MacKenzie
Constance McCashinLaura Avery Sumner
John PleshetteRichard Avery
Ted ShackelfordGary Ewing
Joan Van ArkValene Ewing
Donna MillsAbby Cunningham Ewing Sumner
CBSUnited States
