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The Best Episodes of Dallas

Every episode of Dallas ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dallas!

The Best Episodes of Dallas

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...
  1. Background image for Swan Song
    8.5/10(180 votes)

    #1 - Swan Song

    S8:E30

    Sue Ellen gets drunk at the Ewing victory party. Donna tells Ray about her pregnancy. J.R. reassures Mandy Winger that the problem with Sue Ellen will be resolved. Jenna can't wait to get married and Bobby is confused about who he should marry. Sue Ellen assures Clayton and Miss Ellie that she stopped drinking. Mitch and Lucy remarry. Cliff considers an annulment of his marriage to Jamie. Dusty reappears. Pam tells Bobby he has to marry Jenna. J.R. asks Sue Ellen to agree to end their marriage. Bobby proposes to Pam. Jamie surprises Cliff during their conversation about annulment. Then as Bobby leaves Pam's house, a car drives straight towards Pamela, Bobby pushes Pam out of the way and the car hits him. The crash and the driver is revealed to be Katherine Wentworth who is dead. Bobby is rushed to hospital where he dies of massive internal injuries.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for End Game
    8.4/10(173 votes)

    #2 - End Game

    S7:E30

    The tensions increase at the Ewing's ranch as the search for Miss Ellie and Jessica continues.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Blast from the Past
    8.4/10(162 votes)

    #3 - Blast from the Past

    S9:E31

    J.R. makes a pledge to Sue Ellen. Angelica brings her revenge plot to fruition. Ray and Donna find out if they'll be allowed to adopt Tony. Pam and Mark are married. When Pam wakes up she finds a surprise waiting for her in the shower.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Ewing-Gate
    8.3/10(186 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie
    8.2/10(143 votes)

    #5 - Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie

    S7:E29

    JR ends up realizing that his mother could be in grave danger after he takes a look into someone's past.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Who Done It?
    8.1/10(225 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Barbecue
    8.0/10(301 votes)

    #7 - 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!

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    Director:Robert Day
  9. Background image for No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
    8.0/10(204 votes)

    #8 - No More Mister Nice Guy (1)

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Fourth Son
    8.0/10(174 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for End of the Road (2)
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #10 - End of the Road (2)

    S4:E12

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Blackmail
    8.0/10(144 votes)

    #11 - Blackmail

    S5:E23

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #12 - Goodbye, Cliff Barnes

    S5:E26

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Fall of the House of Ewing
    8.0/10(131 votes)

    #13 - Fall of the House of Ewing

    S10:E29

    Jenna gives birth to Bobby's baby. Christopher finds out that he is adopted. J.R. and Bobby continue to negotiate with the Justice Department. Mrs. Scotfield and Jeremy Wendell reveal their plans. Sue Ellen and Mandy fight over J.R. - Pam is given some wonderful medical news and as she drives home to share the news with Bobby, she is involved in an accident.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Investigation
    7.9/10(151 votes)

    #14 - The Investigation

    S5:E24

    Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Check and Mate
    7.9/10(138 votes)

    #15 - Check and Mate

    S7:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for The Oil Baron's Ball
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    #16 - The Oil Baron's Ball

    S7:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Love Stories
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    #17 - Love Stories

    S7:E28

    JR manages to trick Katherine. Cliff realises the severity of his current situation.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Five Dollars a Barrel
    7.8/10(153 votes)

    #18 - Five Dollars a Barrel

    S5:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Starting Over
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #19 - Starting Over

    S5:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Waterloo at Southfork
    7.8/10(154 votes)

    #20 - Waterloo at Southfork

    S5:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Barbecue Two
    7.8/10(153 votes)

    #21 - Barbecue Two

    S5:E12

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for The Search
    7.8/10(161 votes)

    #22 - The Search

    S5:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Acceptance
    7.8/10(151 votes)

    #23 - Acceptance

    S5:E25

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Road Back
    7.8/10(146 votes)

    #24 - The Road Back

    S7:E1

    Bobby attempts to rescue those trapped in the fire at Southfork. Mickey opens his eyes.

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  26. Background image for The Quality of Mercy
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #25 - The Quality of Mercy

    S7:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Swan Song" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 8.5/10 based on 180 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/1985. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "End Game".