Skip to content
Streambay
Knots Landing Season 8 poster
Complete Knots Landing

Knots Landing Season 8 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, September 18, 1986

Ended: Thursday, May 14, 1987

When does Knots Landing Season 8 come out?

Knots Landing Season 8 premiered Thursday, September 18, 1986 on CBS and ended Thursday, May 14, 1987. The season has 30 episodes.

Power struggles over politics, money and sex rock the idyllic seaside community of Knots Landing.

Last updated

Knots Landing Season 8 release schedule

Knots Landing Season 8 episode release dates
Episode Release date

1. Just Disappeared (1)

A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

Thursday · 40 years ago

2. Distant Echoes (2)

Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

Thursday · 40 years ago

3. Reunion

Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

Thursday · 40 years ago

4. Past Tense

After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

Thursday · 40 years ago

5. Slow Burn

The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

Thursday · 40 years ago

6. For Appearance's Sake

Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

Thursday · 40 years ago

7. All Over But the Shouting

Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

Thursday · 40 years ago

8. Pressure Points

Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

Thursday · 40 years ago

9. Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

Thursday · 40 years ago

10. Over the Edge

Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

Thursday · 40 years ago

11. A Turn of Events

Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.

Thursday · 39 years ago

12. Touch and Go

Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

Thursday · 39 years ago

13. The Inside Man

Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

Thursday · 39 years ago

14. Gifts

Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Thursday · 39 years ago

15. Truth Will Out

Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

Thursday · 39 years ago

16. The Unraveling

Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

Thursday · 39 years ago

17. No Miracle Worker

Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

Thursday · 39 years ago

18. My True Love

Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

Thursday · 39 years ago

19. Never Trick a Trickster

Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

Thursday · 39 years ago

20. A Plan of Action

Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Thursday · 39 years ago

21. Survival of the Fittest

Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

Thursday · 39 years ago

22. In Mourning

Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

Thursday · 39 years ago

23. Nightmare

Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Thursday · 39 years ago

24. Neighborly Conduct

Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

Thursday · 39 years ago

25. Deadly Combination

Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

Thursday · 39 years ago

26. Our Secret

A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

Thursday · 39 years ago

27. Breakup

Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

Thursday · 39 years ago

28. Parental Guidance

Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

Thursday · 39 years ago

29. Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

Thursday · 39 years ago

30. Cement the Relationship Finale

Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.

Thursday · 39 years ago

Knots Landing Season 8 guest stars

  • Nicollette Sheridan

    Nicollette Sheridan

    Paige Matheson

  • Pat Petersen

    Pat Petersen

    Michael Fairgate

  • Tonya Crowe

    Tonya Crowe

    Olivia Cunningham

  • Michelle Phillips

    Michelle Phillips

    Anne Matheson

  • Teri Austin

    Teri Austin

    Jill Bennett

  • Dennis Haysbert

    Dennis Haysbert

    Police Officer

  • Louis Giambalvo

    Louis Giambalvo

    Phil Harbert

  • Dana Ashbrook

    Dana Ashbrook

    Teen

  • Iona Morris

    Iona Morris

    Reporter

  • Paul Linke

    Paul Linke

    Tapper Shell

  • Katherine Moffat

    Katherine Moffat

    Deborah Kensington

  • Ruth Roman

    Ruth Roman

    Sylvia Lean

  • Lillian Lehman

    Night Nurse

  • Steve Shaw

    Steve Shaw

    Eric Fairgate

  • Wendy Fulton

    Wendy Fulton

    Jean Hackney

  • Harry Townes

    Harry Townes

    Russell Winston

Knots Landing Season 8 FAQ

When does Knots Landing Season 8 come out?

Knots Landing Season 8 premiered Thursday, September 18, 1986 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Knots Landing Season 8?

Knots Landing Season 8 has 30 episodes.

Are new episodes of Knots Landing Season 8 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Knots Landing Season 8 finale?

The Knots Landing Season 8 finale (Episode 30) aired Thursday, May 14, 1987.

How do I get notified when new Knots Landing Season 8 episodes are released?

Download the Streambay app and follow Knots Landing. You'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is out.

Never miss Knots Landing Season 8.

Download Streambay and follow Knots Landing. We’ll notify you the moment Season 8 is released, and as each new episode comes out. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.

Coming soon to App Store Get it on Google Play