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Soap operas thrive on drama, but sometimes, the storylines get so ridiculous that even die-hard fans are left scratching their heads. Knots Landing, one of the most iconic primetime soaps, gave us romance, betrayal, and jaw-dropping twists—but it also delivered some truly bizarre, logic-defying plots.
From the ‘Ciji dies but comes back as a lookalike’ saga to Val’s stolen babies and the infamous fake death twist, we’re counting down the 10 most absurd, head-scratching, and utterly nonsensical storylines in Knots Landing history.
Which of these plotlines was the most ridiculous? And did the writers think we wouldn’t notice? Let’s dive in!
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