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
The body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Barbara Babcock, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 2
Cliff and J.R. continue to clash -- J.R. hatches a plot to get John Ross back, but Cliff decides to leave Dallas. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to repair her marriage.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer, William Smithers
Episode 3
With the help of Miss Ellie, J.R. is able to see John Ross while he is at Clayton Farlow's ranch. Meanwhile, Ray goes into business.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer, Morgan Woodward
Episode 4
J.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Barry Nelson, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 5
J.R. confronts the Farlows about John Ross. Meanwhile, Pam is sent to the hospital following a breakdown.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Edward Winter, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 6
J.R. tries to seek revenge on the Farlow's by drying up their oil supply. Meanwhile, Bobby is able to buy information about Kristin's baby.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Edward Winter, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 7
J.R.'s plot to dry up the Farlows' oil backfires. Meanwhile, Pam continues to withdraw from the family.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Gretchen Wyler, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 8
Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.
Guest stars Priscilla Pointer, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Jared Martin, Ted Shackelford
Episode 9
Cliff confronts J.R. about the note he is holding for the Ewings and threatens foreclosure. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers a link between Kristin and J.R.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Edward Winter, Leigh McCloskey, Jared Martin, Ted Shackelford, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 10
Miss Ellie discovers J.R.'s true motives as J.R. heads to a broker to look into selling Ewing stock. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers the truth about Kristin's baby.
Directed by Leonard KatzmanWritten by Leonard KatzmanGuest stars Howard Keel, Barbara Lynn Block, Barry Nelson, Gretchen Wyler, Art Hindle, Dennis Patrick, Laurence Haddon, Don Starr
Episode 11
Miss Ellie turns on J.R. as J.R. tries to get Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Ray pulls out of his development deal.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Tom Gilleran, Barry Nelson, Patty McCormack, Gretchen Wyler, Dennis Patrick, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers
Episode 12
Miss Ellie puts together a homecoming barbecue when she learns that Jock is coming home from South Africa. However, the plans are put on hold when the family receives a devistating phone call.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Edward Winter, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 13
In shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation.
Guest stars George Cooper, Francisco Lagueruela, Morgan Woodward
Episode 14
The reality of Jock's death hits J.R. hard. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie stops Jock's will from being read and Ray and Donna's relationship begins to fall apart.
Guest stars Diane McBain, Lindsay Bloom, George Petrie, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Morgan Woodward
Episode 15
While J.R. recovers from the devistation of Jock's death, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Bobby lies to Pam about where the baby come from.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Gretchen Wyler, Diane McBain, Lindsay Bloom, Dennis Redfield, George Petrie
Episode 16
As J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Lindsay Bloom, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 17
J.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Barbara Babcock, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer, Ellen Gerken
Episode 18
J.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Barbara Babcock, Claude Earl Jones, Lindsay Bloom, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 19
Bobby wants Sue Ellen's approval to allow him to adopt Christopher. J.R. attempts to get Ray's voting shares once and for all. Roger's obsession with Lucy gets out of control. Cliff learns about J.R.'s plan to get him out of Dallas.
Guest stars Art Hindle, Lindsay Bloom, Dennis Redfield, Fern Fitzgerald, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 20
Not knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth.
Directed by Patrick DuffyWritten by Will LorinGuest stars Howard Keel, Bruce French, Art Hindle, Lindsay Bloom, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey
Episode 21
Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Art Hindle, Dennis Redfield, Morgan Brittany, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 22
Cliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Art Hindle, Dennis Redfield, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 23
Bobby finds himself being questioned about Farraday's murder. The rest of the family await word about Lucy's kidnapping. Donna reveals what she found out about Jock and Sam's scheme.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Art Hindle, Dennis Redfield, Jonathan Goldsmith, Leigh McCloskey, Fern Fitzgerald
Episode 24
Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.
Guest stars Dennis Redfield, Jonathan Goldsmith, Jack Collins, Morgan Brittany, Leigh McCloskey, Priscilla Pointer
Episode 25
Miss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen.
Guest stars Jonathan Goldsmith, Robert F. Hoy, Leigh McCloskey, Audrey Landers, Priscilla Pointer, Morgan Woodward
Episode 26
Cliff is really upset by Sue Ellen's return to J.R.. Bobby ends up revealing the truth about Christopher's parentage to Pam. Clayton returns to town. Lucy ends up admitting a terrible secret.
Guest stars Howard Keel, Audrey Landers, Fern Fitzgerald, Priscilla Pointer
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
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