Knots Landing: Critical Condition
Critical Condition
- 33.
- Season: 3
- Episode: 2
- First Aired: 11/19/1981
- Prod Code: 189404
Sid has a blood clot which will permanently paralyze him unless they operate, however, there's a 40% chance the operation could kill him. Karen doesn't want him to get the operation, but Sid insists and makes Karen sign his consent form. Sid tells his family how much he loves them, and after they leave he makes a private tape recording for Karen. The neighbors all keep vigil with the Fairgates during the operation, and Karen and Gary make up. In the operating room, something goes horribly wrong. The doctor finally comes out, and Karen can see by his face that Sid has died. Everyone is crying and in shock. Later, Karen listens to the tape Sid made for her, telling her how much he loves her. Add a recap »
- Writers:
- Diana Gould
- Director:
- Nicholas Sgarro
- Stars:
- John Pleshette (Richard Avery)
- Michele Lee (Karen Fairgate)
- Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing)
- Joan Van Ark (Val Ewing)
- Don Murray (Sid Fairgate)
- Donna Mills (Abby Cunningham)
- Constance McCashin (Laura Avery)
- Kim Lankford (Ginger Ward)
- James Houghton (Kenny Ward)
- Recurring Role:
- Steve Shaw (Eric Fairgate)
- Claudia Lonow (Diana Fairgate)
- Pat Petersen (Michael Fairgate)
- Guest Star:
- Bonnie Bartlett (Dr. Ruth West)
- Michael Kelly (Chuck Willis)
- Cynthia Avila (Nurse Rojas)
- Dana Halsted (Nurse Kimball)
- Malcolm Groome (Dr. Danvers)
- Birgit Winslow (Receptionist)
- Clyde Kusatsu (Dr. Akura)
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- Sid (his final words in a taped message): When I think about the operation being a success, ya know I think about all the wonderful things I could do with a healthy body, like travel around the world, build that race car, all those crazy kinda superficial things. But then... I realize that none of that matters. All I really want is what I already have... waking up with you every morning, sleeping next to you at night, just living with you and the kids, having our family together. There's no words to tell you how much that meant to me. ...If the chance didn't work, and you're listening to this now, I want you to know that I don't have any regrets. I love you, Karen. And whatever happens to me, my love for you will never die. edit »
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