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The Best Episodes of Dallas

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dallas Season 3 Episode 25 - A House Divided
    9.1/10(360 votes)

    #1 - A House Divided

    S3:E25

    Bobby and Pam leave Southfork. Meanwhile, J.R. is shot following the nationalization of the Asian oil wells which ends up ruining competing oil wells.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dallas Season 8 Episode 30 - Swan Song
    8.6/10(187 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 6 Episode 28 - Ewing Inferno
    8.5/10(173 votes)

    #3 - Ewing Inferno

    S6:E28

    J.R. works out that Holly's desire to pay him in installments is because of Bobby. Pam wants a divorce. Aunt Lil believes that it could have been better had Mickey died in the accident. Clayton wants Miss Ellie to travel with him. A fire breaks out at Southfork after Ray and J.R. fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dallas Season 7 Episode 30 - End Game
    8.5/10(180 votes)

    #4 - End Game

    S7:E30

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 9 Episode 31 - Blast from the Past
    8.5/10(168 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dallas Season 4 Episode 23 - Ewing-Gate
    8.4/10(196 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Dallas Season 3 Episode 17 - Paternity Suit
    8.2/10(200 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Dallas Season 3 Episode 23 - Jock's Trial (2)
    8.2/10(196 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Dallas Season 4 Episode 4 - Who Done It?
    8.2/10(235 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Dallas Season 6 Episode 26 - Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork
    8.2/10(158 votes)

    #10 - Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork

    S6:E26

    J.R.'s infidelity sees Sue Ellen beginning to drink again. Miss Ellie wants to know if Clayton has feelings towards Sue Ellen. Pam returns from France wanting to know what is going on between Bobby and Katherine. Cliff still refuses to allow Bobby to have the needed drill bit he requires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dallas Season 7 Episode 29 - Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie
    8.2/10(149 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dallas Season 1 Episode 5 - Barbecue
    8.1/10(312 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Dallas Season 2 Episode 18 - The Red File (2)
    8.1/10(218 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Dallas Season 3 Episode 24 - The Wheeler Dealer
    8.1/10(195 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Dallas Season 4 Episode 1 - No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
    8.1/10(213 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 5 Episode 26 - Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
    8.1/10(158 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 6 Episode 18 - Requiem
    8.1/10(151 votes)

    #17 - Requiem

    S6:E18

    Rebecca fights for her life following the plane crash as Cliff and Pam pray for her recovery. The TEC have a rethink concerning J.R.'s drilling variance

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 6 Episode 27 - Penultimate
    8.1/10(153 votes)

    #18 - Penultimate

    S6:E27

    Mickey is left comatose following the car crash. Bobby blames Holly and Clayton blames J.R. for Sue Ellen starting to drink again. Lucy blames Sue Ellen for what has happened to Mickey. J.R. offers Holly the chance to buy him out of her company. Mark wants a commitment from Pam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 3 Episode 12 - Ellie Saves the Day
    8.0/10(196 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Dallas Season 3 Episode 21 - Divorce - Ewing Style
    8.0/10(195 votes)

    #20 - Divorce - Ewing Style

    S3:E21

    When J.R. learns that Sue Ellen is having him followed, he strikes back by stopping her from taking John Ross away from him by proving she is drinking again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dallas Season 4 Episode 7 - The Fourth Son
    8.0/10(185 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Dallas Season 4 Episode 12 - End of the Road (2)
    8.0/10(174 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Dallas Season 5 Episode 23 - Blackmail
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 6 Episode 5 - Jock's Will
    8.0/10(157 votes)

    #24 - Jock's Will

    S6:E5

    Jock's will ends up revealing the future fate of Ewing Oil. Ray asks Mickey to come stay at Southfork. Pam thinks that Lucy needs to get back to work. J.R. and Sue Ellen decide the date to get remarried.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 6 Episode 12 - Barbecue Three
    8.0/10(147 votes)

    #25 - Barbecue Three

    S6:E12

    J.R is confronted by Cliff and the Cartel at the annual Ewing barbecue. Miss Ellie decides that she needs to take action against the effects Jock's will is having on the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A House Divided" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 9.1/10 based on 360 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/1980. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Swan Song".