Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.

Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.

After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.

Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.

Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.

When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.

Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.

Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.

Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.

Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.

While Tom investigates Kate's accident, Claudia takes care of Kate. Nick persuades Claudia not to leave.

Vanessa tells Nick she thinks Tom is working for Treadwell. Vanessa seduces Tom. Anne kidnaps Sumner's horse.