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This is a continuation of the cliffhanger episode from Season Two, where Knots Landing Motor Company owner Sid Fairgate is involved in a car accident after his criminally-tampered-with brakes fail. In Season Three's opening episode, we see Sid struggling to cope in the hospital after being told he will remain a quadriplegic for the rest of his life. While continuing to undergo therapy, Sid learns of an experimental procedure that could possibly allow him to walk again. There is a down side...because the surgery is extremely delicate and risky, he could also die during the surgery. Against Karen's wishes, Sid agrees to have the operation. This episode picks up from a beside confrontation with Karen, where Sid tells his wife that he will sign the consent form with his teeth himself if she chooses not to do so. Reluctantly, Karen signs the form. The outcome proves fatal for Sid, as he goes into cardiac arrest on the operating table during the surgery. Attempts to defibrillate his heart ...

This episode marks the final appearance of Don Murray as Sid Fairgate.


Episode credited cast:
James Houghton James Houghton - Kenny Ward
Kim Lankford Kim Lankford - Ginger Ward
Michele Lee Michele Lee - Karen Fairgate
Constance McCashin Constance McCashin - Laura Avery
Donna Mills Donna Mills - Abby Cunningham
Don Murray Don Murray - Sid Fairgate
John Pleshette John Pleshette - Richard Avery
Ted Shackelford Ted Shackelford - Gary Ewing
Joan Van Ark Joan Van Ark - Valene Ewing
Claudia Lonow Claudia Lonow - Diana Fairgate
Pat Petersen Pat Petersen - Michael Fairgate
Steve Shaw Steve Shaw - Eric Fairgate
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cynthia Avila Cynthia Avila - Nurse Rojas
Bonnie Bartlett Bonnie Bartlett - Dr. Ruth West
Peggy Frees Peggy Frees - ICU Nurse
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