Season 3

1981/11/12

Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

1981/11/19

Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

1981/11/26

Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

1981/12/03

Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

1981/12/10

Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

1981/12/17

Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

1981/12/24

When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

1982/01/07

Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

1982/01/14

Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

1982/01/21

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

1982/01/28

Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

1982/02/11

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

1982/02/18

Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

1982/03/04

Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

1982/03/11

Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

1982/03/25

When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

1982/04/01

Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

1982/04/08

Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

1982/04/15

A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

1982/04/22

Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

1982/04/29

Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

1982/05/06

Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.