7.8/10138 votes#1 - The Road Back
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1983
Bobby attempts to rescue those trapped in the fire at Southfork. Mickey opens his eyes.
Director: Nick Havinga
Writer: Arthur Bernard Lewis
7.7/10130 votes#2 - The Long Goodbye
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1983
Sue Ellen wants autonomy from J.R. Pam and Bobby talk about getting back together. Clayton wants Bobby to look after Miss Ellie.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10136 votes#3 - The Letter
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/1983
Katherine attempts to convince both Bobby and Pam to get a divorce. Sue Ellen looks help in dealing with John Ross' mental health issues.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10122 votes#4 - My Brother's Keeper
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1983
Pam and Bobby begin divorce proceedings. Peter starts to become smitten with Sue Ellen. Lucy attempts to comfort Mickey; J.R. continues to play Bobby in their contest to control the company.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10133 votes#5 - The Quality of Mercy
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1983
Mickey's depression increases Ray ends up taking some drastic action after Micjey's health deteriorates. Pam considers an offer to team with Cliff and Mark. Cliff wants Sly to spy for him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10130 votes#6 - Check and Mate
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/1983
Ray ends up being charged with Mickey's murder. Punk reveals who the winner is in the battle for Ewing Oil. Holly attempts to pursue a relationship with Bobby.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10133 votes#7 - Ray's Trial
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1983
Ray's murder trial gets under way. Bobby runs into Jenna Wade. Sue Ellen's interest in Peter causes jealousy from J.R.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10132 votes#8 - The Oil Baron's Ball
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/1983
Ray learns his fate as his trial for the murder of Mickey comes to an end. Pam isn't happy to see Jenna at the Oil Baron's Ball.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10129 votes#9 - Morning After
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/1983
Cliff's comments about Jock and Digger don't sit to well with the Ewing family. After Jenna and Bobby spend the night together, Katherine is upset at not being Bobby's date. J.R. wonders if Charlie could be Bobby's daughter.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10126 votes#10 - The Buck Stops Here
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/1983
In an effort to hold onto Bobby, Katherine attempts to bribe Jenna. JR is concerned that Sue Ellen and Peter have become more than friends but Sue Ellen is keeping her distance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10122 votes#11 - To Catch a Sly
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/1983
JR's secretary is forced by Cliff into spying for him. After JR finds out he turns Sly into a double agent. Bobby and Pam continue to fight their feelings for each other.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10127 votes#12 - Barbecue Four
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/1983
Miss Ellie and Clayton return home for the annual Southfork barbecue. JR manages to get one over on Cliff. Katherine vows to get rid of Jenna.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10117 votes#13 - Past Imperfect
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 12/23/1983
J.R. is determined to break up Ellie and Clayton's engagement. Jenna is not happy after Bobby buys her a boutique to secure her own independence.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10121 votes#14 - Peter's Principles
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/1984
Mark is not happy with Pam for meeting Bobby. Sue Ellen ends up giving in to her passion for Peter. J.R. investigates Clayton's family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10119 votes#15 - Offshore Crude
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1984
Sue Ellen reminds JR that they have an open marriage as she desperately attempts to stay away from Peter.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10116 votes#16 - Some Do… Some Don't
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1984
Sue Ellen is told by JR to finish her affair with Peter because he wants another baby.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10121 votes#17 - Eye of the Beholder
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 1/27/1984
Sue Ellen is left upset after she sees Peter with Lucy. Ellie decides not to marry Clayton.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10117 votes#18 - Twelve Mile Limit
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 2/3/1984
Mark asks Pam to marry him. Edgar is discovered unconscious in his hotel room.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10123 votes#19 - Where is Poppa?
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 2/10/1984
JR and Peter find out that Sue Ellen miscarried as a result of the accident. Mark pressures Pam for an answer to his marriage proposal.
Director: William F. Claxton
Writer: Arthur Bernard Lewis
7.6/10124 votes#20 - When the Bough Breaks
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 2/17/1984
Jenna is quizzed by Bobby about Charlie's father. Peter considers having a baby with Sue Ellen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10119 votes#21 - True Confessions
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 2/24/1984
Jenna tells Bobby the reasons why she named him as the father on Charlie's birth certificate.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10121 votes#22 - And the Winner Is...
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 3/2/1984
The winning bidder of the oil contract is revealed. Sue Ellen hears a confession from Peter.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10118 votes#23 - Fools Rush In
Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 3/9/1984
Miss Ellie sets a wedding date to marry Clayton. Katherine attempts to convince Pam to marry Mark.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10118 votes#24 - The Unexpected
Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 3/16/1984
JR attempts to destroy Peter. Pam finally gives Mark an answer to his marriage proposal.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10120 votes#25 - Strange Alliance
Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 3/23/1984
Jenna wants Bobby to sort out the way he is feeling. Lucy wonders why Peter won't go on a date with her.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"The Road Back" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 7. It scored 7.8/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Nick Havinga and written by Arthur Bernard Lewis, it aired on 9/30/1983. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Long Goodbye".