Knots Landing Season 5, Episode 16: Reconcilable Differences

1

The People vs. Gary Ewing

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

2

Fugitives

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

3

Nowhere to Run

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

4

Marital Privileges

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

5

One Kind of Justice

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

6

...And Never Brought to Mind

Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

7

Sacred Vows

Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

8

A Change of Heart

Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

9

Money Talks

Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

10

Homecoming

Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

11

I'll Tell You No Lies

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

12

Denials

Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

13

Witness

Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

14

Secrets Cry Aloud

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

15

Forsaking All Others

Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

16

Reconcilable Differences

Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

17

Second Chances

Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

18

Lest the Truth be Known

Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

19

So Shall You Reap

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

20

High Ideals

Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

21

No Trumpets, No Drums

Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

22

Silent Missions

Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

23

Finishing Touches

Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

24

Yesterday, It Rained

Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

25

Negotiations

Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.