8.0/10196 votes#1 - No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/1980
J.R. is rushed to the hospital in critical condition following his gunshot wound. As the police investigate, they discover many people have the motive for shooting J.R. and everyone patiently waits by J.R.'s bedside hoping he will wake up and identify the shooter.
Director: N/A
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7.7/10183 votes#2 - No More Mister Nice Guy (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/1980
J.R., paralyzed after the shooting, undergoes further surgery to help save his life. While J.R. is in the hospital, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil for the time being. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen worries that she was the shooter as the police identify more suspects in the shooting.
Director: N/A
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7.4/10173 votes#3 - Nightmare
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1980
Bobby has a hard time running Ewing Oil with J.R. undermining his every decision. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie finds the gun that was used in the shooting and Sue Ellen, full of guilt, has nightmares about J.R.'s shooting.
Director: N/A
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8.1/10213 votes#4 - Who Done It?
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1980
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.
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7.5/10158 votes#5 - Taste of Success
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1980
Loving his newfound power as head of Ewing Oil, Bobby works to accomplish something that Jock or J.R. never did -- buy a refinery.
Director: N/A
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7.5/10169 votes#6 - The Venezuelan Connection
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1980
Jock is torn between Bobby and J.R. when J.R. decides to take back control of Ewing Oil, but Bobby refuses to relinquish his position. Meanwhile, Pam continues to search for her mother and Lucy's friends meet Mitch Cooper.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10167 votes#7 - The Fourth Son
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/1980
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: N/A
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7.5/10161 votes#8 - Trouble at Ewing 23
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/1980
When Ewing 23 receives a bomb threat, the incident gives J.R. an opening to take back control of Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray reels from the shocking news that he is Jock's son and worries that Donna is slipping away from him.
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7.3/10161 votes#9 - The Prodigal Mother
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 1/2/1981
Pam believes that she has finally located her mother. Meanwhile, Mitch agrees to marry Lucy and J.R. hatches his plan to regain power of Ewing Oil.
Director: N/A
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7.5/10158 votes#10 - Executive Wife
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/1981
Pam begins to feel lonely as Bobby spends most of his time preoccupied with Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, J.R. tries to convince Jock to work on a deal that would go against Bobby.
Director: N/A
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7.6/10151 votes#11 - End of the Road (1)
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/1981
J.R. falls for Mitch's sister, Afton, and tries to gain the upper hand when Bobby makes a deal on behalf of Ewing Oil.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10159 votes#12 - End of the Road (2)
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/1981
As J.R. flirts with Afton at the wedding, Sue Ellen finds herself pursuing an old boyfriend.
Director: N/A
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7.3/10151 votes#13 - Making of a President
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/1981
As J.R. returns to his position at Ewing Oil, J.R. undergoes a public relations campaign in order to help his image. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen finds Pam with Alex and Miss Ellie continues to be angry with Jock.
Director: N/A
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7.4/10146 votes#14 - Start the Revolution With Me
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/1981
J.R. sets out to exact revenge on the Asian government after it takes over Ewing Oil wells. Meanwhile, Bobby looks into solar energy.
Director: N/A
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7.2/10144 votes#15 - The Quest
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/1981
J.R. sets out to put an end to Cliff's potential political career, but is surprised when he learns who else is looking into having a political career. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen believes she has a stalker.
Director: N/A
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7.6/10153 votes#16 - Lover, Come Back
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/1981
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: N/A
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7.6/10152 votes#17 - The New Mrs. Ewing
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/1981
As Donna and Ray tie the knot, Lucy competes for Miss Young Dallas. Meanwhile, Jock and Miss Ellie continue to feud.
Director: N/A
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7.3/10150 votes#18 - Mark of Cain
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/1981
As J.R. continues to deal in Asia, the Ewing family split over what is being done. Meanwhile, Lucy's inflated ego over her pageant win creates tension and Sue Ellen continues her affair with Clint Ogden.
Director: N/A
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7.5/10145 votes#19 - The Gathering Storm
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/1981
With their marriage on the rocks, Jock threatens to sell Ewing Oil if Ellie divorces him. Meanwhile, Clint tries to convince Sue Ellen to leave J.R.; Lucy's ego continues to threaten her marriage; and Pam becomes suspicious of Cliff.
Director: N/A
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7.5/10149 votes#20 - Ewing vs. Ewing
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/1981
Newlyweds Donna and Ray tries to fix Jock and Ellie's strained marriage. Meanwhile, J.R. continues to try to sell out Ewing Oil.
Director: N/A
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7.5/10157 votes#21 - New Beginnings
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/10/1981
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: N/A
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7.6/10156 votes#22 - Full Circle
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 4/17/1981
Kristen makes her return to Dallas; Lucy and Mitch split up; and Cliff meets his mother.
Director: N/A
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8.3/10178 votes#23 - Ewing-Gate
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/1/1981
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"No More Mister Nice Guy (1)" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 196 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/7/1980. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "No More Mister Nice Guy (2)".