Knots Landing Season 7, Episode 5: A Little Assistance

1

The Longest Day

Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

2

Here in My Arms

Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

3

While the Cat's Away

Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

4

The Christening

Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

5

A Little Assistance

Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

6

A Question of Trust

Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

7

Awakenings

Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

8

Pictures at a Wedding

Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

9

Until Parted by Death

Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

10

Rise and Fall

Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

11

To Sing His Praise

Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

12

All's Well

Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

13

Aftershocks

Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

14

Unbroken Bonds

Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

15

Web of Lies

Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

16

The Confession

Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

17

Alterations

Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

18

Friendly Enemies

Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

19

A Key to a Woman's Heart

Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

20

A Very Special Gift

Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

21

Irrevocably Yours

Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

22

High School Confidential

Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

23

Distant Rumblings

Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

24

Phoenix Rising

Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

25

The Legacy

Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

26

Arsenic and Old Waste

The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

27

A Change of Heart

Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

28

His Brother's Keeper

Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

29

Thicker Than Water

Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

30

The Longest Night

The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.