Knots Landing Season 10, Episode 7: The Briar Patch

1

Suicidal

Mack travels to Mexico in a desperate effort to save Paige, Michael, and Johnny from paid killers.

2

Borderline

When Val claims Jill tried to kill her with a drug overdose, no one believes her. Sumner re-enters politics.

3

Deserted

Paige, Michael and Johnny are trapped in a van on their way out of Mexico. Val returns to an empty house.

4

The Pick-Up Game

Val is too scared to leave the house. Abby, Karen, and Gary are implicated in an exposé about drug activity.

5

Sex and Violence

Val hires a private investigator to prove her case. Pat and Frank seek Mack's help, and Paige seduces Sumner.

6

A Weekend Getaway

Val, Karen, and Gary investigate Jill's alibi. The Williamses take refuge at Gary's ranch.

7

The Briar Patch

Jill confesses to Gary that she slept with another man the same night Val overdosed. Abby hides information.

8

A Fine Romance

Sumner considers running for mayor and hires Ted Melcher to handle his return to politics. Val confronts Jill.

9

A Many Splendored Thing

Sumner shocks Abby with a proposal, as Olivia announces she will marry Harold. Paige receives unexpected news.

10

Cabin Fever

Jill reluctantly prepares to move out of Gary's home. Abby works to make Sumner's wedding a media event.

11

Merger Made in Heaven

As Sumner and Abby's wedding approaches, his former lover Paige tries everything to win him back.

12

Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe

Jill's alibi begins to come apart when her San Francisco "lover" makes an embarrassing accusation.

13

Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Wrench

As the evidence mounts, Gary believes Jill tried to murder Val. Michael becomes infatuated with a classmate.

14

Without a Clue

Jill wants to take a lie-detector test to prove her innocence. Ted warns Sumner of his political weaknesses.

15

The Spin Doctor

When Sumner moves to regain custody, Karen and Mack fight back. Jill's plot to win back Gary endangers Julie.

16

Poor Jill

Val and Gary worry Jill might hurt someone else. Karen and Mack agree to meet with Sumner and Abby.

17

Double Jeopardy

Gary is arrested for the murder of Jill. Karen and Mack rejoice at Sumner's decision regarding custody of Meg.

18

A Grave Misunderstanding

Jill's funeral is held, as Mack's investigations reveal Val and Frank could be suspects in her murder.

19

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

As Gary faces a hearing for Jill's murder, Mack works to prove his innocence. Paige approaches Sumner.

20

Birds Do It, Bees Do It

Abby joins a conservation group working to stop an offshore drilling plan - by a company she secretly owns.

21

Giganticus II: The Revenge

Abby's secret ownership of Murakame is endangered when Sumner requests to meet the company's chief executive.

22

Dial M for Modem

As Karen and Paula compile evidence against her company, Abby concocts a plan to protect her drilling scheme.

23

That's What Friends Are For

Abby's intricate scheme to protect her secret ownership of Murakame Corporation begins to unravel.

24

The Perfect Opportunity

Paige's investigation implicates Ted Melcher in the murder of Murakame Corporation's president.

25

Straight Down the Line

Mack, Karen, Paula and Gary ask Abby to join their lawsuit against Murakame Corporation.

26

The Heat of Passion

Fear and resentment dominate Abby's cynical love affair with Ted, as she suspects he's capable of murder.

27

Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)

Abby's friends, lovers and enemies are stunned by an announcement that could remove her from the community.

28

Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (2)

Paula and Mack bunk together during a storm and begin to heat things up. Paige isn't sure who she can trust her well being to: Greg or Ted?