TV series
A family ruthless in its quest for power and passion.
The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
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The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
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Episode 1
Sue Ellen suffers post-partum depression and becomes disinterested in her newborn child. Meanwhile, Cliff claims that John Ross is his son.
Guest stars John Ashton, Sandy Ward, Sheila Larken, Randy Powell, George Petrie
Episode 2
Bobby suspects that Cliff is to blame when John Ross goes missing. Meanwhile, J.R. receives a 1 million dollar ransom demand.
Guest stars John Ashton, Sandy Ward, Sheila Larken
Episode 3
When it is uncovered that Digger has a fatal genetic disorder, Cliff worries that he may have passed on the faulty gene to John Ross if indeed he is the father.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Martha Scott, Keenan Wynn, Randy Powell
Episode 4
As Pam decides to not tell Bobby she's pregnant due to the family's genetic disorder, Val tries to convince Bobby to have Lucy meet with her.
Guest stars Joan Van Ark, Randy Powell, George Petrie
Episode 5
Kristin begins to pursue J.R. romantically after he gives her a summer job in his office. Meanwhile, Bobby learns the truth that Pam is pregnant before she makes a decision about having an abortion due to the risk of genetic defect.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Martha Scott, Keenan Wynn, Randy Powell, Dennis Patrick
Episode 6
J.R. and Jock are both shot by a sniper when a man seeks revenge on the Ewing family during a hunting trip in Louisiana.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Robert J. Wilke, Stefan Gierasch
Episode 7
As Bobby bonds with the ranch hand's son, Pam informs him that their unborn child may have a fatal genetic defect. Meanwhile, J.R. hires a man to tail Sue Ellen.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Med Flory, Keenan Wynn, Jeff Cooper
Episode 8
At the annual Ewing rodeo, Sue Ellen develops a crush on Dusty Farlow, a cowboy, and Digger uses the event to find time to see John Ross.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Keenan Wynn, Randy Powell, Jared Martin
Episode 9
Miss Ellie worries that her marriage will fall apart when she believes she has breast cancer. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen has a fling with Dusty, the cowboy; and Alan furthers J.R.'s plan.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Jane Kean, John Zaremba, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, Jared Martin, Karrie Emerson
Episode 10
Miss Ellie must cope with Jock and Lucy's poor reaction to her mastectomy. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen meets up with Dusty at a hotel.
Guest stars Randy Powell, John Zaremba, Keenan Wynn, Jared Martin
Episode 11
Lucy pursues Alan Beam. Pam confronts Bobby about trying to ruin Cliff and as she does so she inadvertently learns about J.R.'s oil deal in Asia.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Laura Johnson, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, George Petrie
Episode 12
J.R. must admit that Southfork may be threatened when Asian oil drilling is delayed by storms and his loan on the property is due.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Randy Powell, Dennis Patrick
Episode 13
Sue Ellen's continuing post-partum depression and avoidance of John Ross begins to create conflict among the family. Meanwhile, Jock must sell the Asian oil leases in order to keep Southfork.
Directed by Larry HagmanGuest stars Mary Crosby, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, Dennis Patrick
Episode 14
Miss Ellie's sadness over Gary's birthday is short-lived when she learns the he and Val plan to marry in Dallas.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Terry Lester, Andra Akers, Joan Van Ark, E.J. André, Ted Shackelford
Episode 15
J.R. works to get Bobby back in the office so that Jock will be forced to say home. Pam surrounds herself with her work after losing her baby.
Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars Mary Crosby, Mel Ferrer, Jeff Cooper, Barbara Babcock, Barry Corbin
Episode 16
Much to Kristin's surprise, J.R. convinces Alan to marry Lucy.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Laura Johnson, Keenan Wynn, Randy Powell
Episode 17
Digger admits to a reporter that Cliff is the father of John Ross. After the news breaks, a series of custody suits lead to a blood test that determines the paternity of John Ross once and for all.
Directed by Harry HarrisGuest stars Mary Crosby, Keenan Wynn, Randy Powell, George Petrie, Jared Martin
Episode 18
As Sue Ellen continues to see Dusty, Bobby meets up with Jenna when Pam leaves town. Meanwhile, Ray and Donna second guess their relationship.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Mel Ferrer, Francine Tacker, Don Porter, Jared Martin
Episode 19
Sue Ellen receives pressure from Dusty to leave J.R., which ultimately leads Sue Ellen to ask for a divorce. Meanwhile, Bobby and Pam's marriage is also on shaky ground due to Jenna's return.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Francine Tacker, Randy Powell, Jared Martin
Episode 20
J.R. tries to convince Alan and Lucy to relocate to Chicago, but Jock works to find Alan a law partnership in Dallas.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Laura Johnson, Robert Rockwell, Keenan Wynn, Christopher Coffey, Randy Powell
Episode 21
When J.R. learns that Sue Ellen is having him followed, he strikes back by stopping her from taking John Ross away from him by proving she is drinking again.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Don Porter, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, Barry Corbin, Stephanie Blackmore
Episode 22
Cliff investigation of the body found on Southfork leads him to suspect that Jock is to blame.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Keenan Wynn, Don Porter, Nicolas Coster, Jeff Cooper, Barry Corbin
Episode 23
Jock goes on trial for murder. Sue Ellen begins drinking heavily to deal with Dusty's death.
Guest stars Keenan Wynn, Don Porter, Nicolas Coster, William Watson, Barry Corbin, Stephen Elliott
Episode 24
J.R. continues to try to strike a deal for his Asian oil and Pam sets out to find information on her mother who is believed to be dead.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Lesley Woods, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, Ron Hayes, Dennis Patrick
Episode 25
Bobby and Pam leave Southfork. Meanwhile, J.R. is shot following the nationalization of the Asian oil wells which ends up ruining competing oil wells.
Guest stars Mary Crosby, Christopher Coffey, Randy Powell, Jeff Cooper, Ron Hayes, Dennis Patrick
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Patrick DuffyBobby Ewing
Barbara Bel GeddesMiss Ellie
Jim DavisJock Ewing
Kimberly FosterMichelle Stevens Ewing
Larry HagmanJ.R. Ewing
Ken KerchevalCliff Barnes
Howard KeelClayton Farlow
George KennedyCarter McKay
CBSUnited States
