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The Best Episodes of Dallas

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dallas Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lesson
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Lesson

    S1:E2

    Lucy is playing hooky, and the only person who will make sure she gets to school is her new aunt, Pam. But Lucy finds a new way to get out of school, a phony sexual harassment case against her principal. It works, but Lucy soon becomes a victim of her lies as Roger sees the whole thing and blackmails Lucy. He can clear the principal's name, but only if Lucy "satisfies" him.

    Director:Irving J. Moore
    Writer:Virginia Aldridge

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  2. Dallas Season 1 Episode 4 - Winds of Vengeance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Winds of Vengeance

    S1:E4

    Trouble occurs in the House of Ewing, when J.R.'s affair reaches the wrong men.

    Director:Irving J. Moore
    Writer:Camille Marchetta

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  3. Dallas Season 1 Episode 5 - Barbecue
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Barbecue

    S1:E5

    It's time for the annual Ewing Barbecue (where the Ewings feed half of Texas) but there is an unexpected guest, Digger Barnes. But this guest comes alongside unexpected news, Pam's pregnant!

    Director:Robert Day
    Writer:David Jacobs

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  4. Dallas Season 2 Episode 6 - Double Wedding
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Double Wedding

    S2:E6

    Pam is thrown for a loop when her ex-husband arrives in Dallas claiming they are still legally married. Upon hearing this, J.R. decides to use it to his advantage.

    Director:Paul Stanley
    Writers:Jim Inman, Arthur Bernard Lewis

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  5. Dallas Season 2 Episode 8 - Election
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Election

    S2:E8

    J.R. tries to stop Cliff Barnes from running for state senate and gets help in doing so from Pamela.

    Director:Barry Crane
    Writer:Rena Down

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  6. Dallas Season 2 Episode 9 - Survival
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Survival

    S2:E9

    Sue Ellen and Pamela fear the worst about their husbands when they receive news that the Ewing Oil plane has crashed.

    Director:Irving J. Moore
    Writers:D.C. Fontana, Richard Fontana

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  7. Dallas Season 2 Episode 15 - For Love or Money
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - For Love or Money

    S2:E15

    When J.R. strays from his marriage once again, Sue Ellen leaves Southfork to stay with her mother and sister.

    Director:Irving J. Moore
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dallas Season 2 Episode 18 - The Red File (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Red File (2)

    S2:E18

    Pamela is convinced J.R. framed Cliff for Julie's death so Bobby sets out to find out what really caused Julie's death.

    Director:Leonard Katzman
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dallas Season 2 Episode 24 - John Ewing III (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - John Ewing III (2)

    S2:E24

    Due to her erratic behavior and alcoholism, Sue Ellen is sent to a sanitarium. When she is able to escape, Sue Ellen delivers her baby following a near-death experience. Meanwhile, Bobby begins to suspect that Cliff is the father of Sue Ellen's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dallas Season 3 Episode 1 - Whatever Happened to Baby John? (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Whatever Happened to Baby John? (1)

    S3:E1

    Sue Ellen suffers post-partum depression and becomes disinterested in her newborn child. Meanwhile, Cliff claims that John Ross is his son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dallas Season 3 Episode 3 - The Silent Killer
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Silent Killer

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dallas Season 3 Episode 12 - Ellie Saves the Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Ellie Saves the Day

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dallas Season 3 Episode 17 - Paternity Suit
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Paternity Suit

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dallas Season 3 Episode 23 - Jock's Trial (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Jock's Trial (2)

    S3:E23

    Jock goes on trial for murder. Sue Ellen begins drinking heavily to deal with Dusty's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dallas Season 3 Episode 24 - The Wheeler Dealer
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Wheeler Dealer

    S3:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 4 Episode 4 - Who Done It?
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Who Done It?

    S4:E4

    Sue Ellen is arrested for the shooting and the Ewings abandon her completely, not coming to her aid. After bail is posted by an unknown person, a session with a psychiatrist reveals the real shooter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 4 Episode 7 - The Fourth Son
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Fourth Son

    S4:E7

    Amos, Ray Krebbs' father, arrives in Southfork with shocking news. Meanwhile, Bobby must deal with his first crisis at Ewing Oil when a tanker and the 600,000 barrels onboard sink.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 4 Episode 12 - End of the Road (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - End of the Road (2)

    S4:E12

    As J.R. flirts with Afton at the wedding, Sue Ellen finds herself pursuing an old boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 4 Episode 16 - Lover, Come Back
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Lover, Come Back

    S4:E16

    Though at first she is overjoyed that Dusty is alive, Sue Ellen's happiness proves to be short-lived. Meanwhile, J.R.'s dealings in Asia brings the Cartel back to life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dallas Season 4 Episode 17 - The New Mrs. Ewing
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The New Mrs. Ewing

    S4:E17

    As Donna and Ray tie the knot, Lucy competes for Miss Young Dallas. Meanwhile, Jock and Miss Ellie continue to feud.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dallas Season 4 Episode 21 - New Beginnings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - New Beginnings

    S4:E21

    J.R.'s plan to sell is cut short by Jock and Ellie's reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Wendell sets out to get revenge against J.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dallas Season 4 Episode 22 - Full Circle
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Full Circle

    S4:E22

    Kristen makes her return to Dallas; Lucy and Mitch split up; and Cliff meets his mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dallas Season 4 Episode 23 - Ewing-Gate
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Ewing-Gate

    S4:E23

    J.R.'s deals in Asia may end up costing him Ewing Oil, as well as his freedom. Meanwhile, Dusty tries to get Sue Ellen to take John Ross and leave J.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 5 Episode 13 - The Search
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Search

    S5:E13

    In shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 5 Episode 22 - Vengeance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Vengeance

    S5:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Lesson" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Irving J. Moore and written by Virginia Aldridge, it aired on 4/9/1978. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Winds of Vengeance".