The 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 12th season in the National Hockey League.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
Playoffs
Player statistics
Awards and records
Transactions
The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.
Trades
Free agent signings
Free agents lost
Free agent compensation
Dale McCourt refused to report to Los Angeles and sued the NHL. He played the 1978-79 season with the Red Wings.
Waivers
Draft picks
Los Angeles's draft picks at the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.