Knots Landing Civil Wives (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Romance

Knots Landing

Civil Wives (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Romance

Sid's ex-wife Susan visits under the guise of needing his signature on some documents. Karen invites her to stay the weekend to test Sid. When Sid doesn't fall for her, she spends the night with Richard.

Director

Kim Friedman

Writers

David Jacobs (created by) | Jack Turley (written by)

Producer

Joseph B. Wallenstein

Composer

Ron Grant

Cinematographer

John Elsenbach

Editor

Tim Shoemaker

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 14, 1980

Release date

Feb 14, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 40 wins & 45 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
13 cast members

Name	Known for
James Houghton Kenny Ward Kenny Ward See fewer	The Young and the Restless (1973)
Kim Lankford Ginger Ward Ginger Ward See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Michele Lee Karen Fairgate Karen Fairgate See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Constance McCashin Laura Avery Laura Avery See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Don Murray Sid Fairgate Sid Fairgate See fewer	Bus Stop (1956)
John Pleshette Richard Avery Richard Avery See fewer	The Truman Show (1998)
Ted Shackelford Gary Ewing Gary Ewing See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Joan Van Ark Valene Ewing Valene Ewing See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Claudette Nevins Susan Philby Susan Philby See fewer	Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
Claudia Lonow Diana Fairgate Diana Fairgate See fewer	How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life) (2013)
Pat Petersen Michael Fairgate Michael Fairgate See fewer	The Little Dragons (1979)
Steve Shaw Eric Fairgate Eric Fairgate See fewer	Knots Landing (1979)
Peter Eastman Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited) See fewer	What's Up, Doc? (1972)