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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 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...
Genres:SoapDramaFamily
Network:CBS
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Best Episodes Summary

"A House Divided" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 9/10 based on 331 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/21/1980. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Swan Song".

  • A House Divided
    9.0/10(331)
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    #1 - A House Divided

    Season 3 Episode 25

    Aired 3/21/1980

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swan Song
    8.5/10(173)
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    #2 - Swan Song

    Season 8 Episode 30

    Aired 5/17/1985

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ewing Inferno
    8.4/10(161)
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    #3 - Ewing Inferno

    Season 6 Episode 28

    Aired 5/6/1983

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • End Game
    8.4/10(164)
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    #4 - End Game

    Season 7 Episode 30

    Aired 5/18/1984

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ewing-Gate
    8.3/10(178)
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    #5 - 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

  • Blast from the Past
    8.3/10(155)
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    #6 - Blast from the Past

    Season 9 Episode 31

    Aired 5/16/1986

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jock's Trial (2)
    8.2/10(178)
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    #7 - Jock's Trial (2)

    Season 3 Episode 23

    Aired 2/29/1980

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Paternity Suit
    8.1/10(181)
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    #8 - Paternity Suit

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 1/11/1980

    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: N/A

  • Who Done It?
    8.1/10(214)
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork
    8.1/10(145)
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    #10 - Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork

    Season 6 Episode 26

    Aired 4/15/1983

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie
    8.1/10(134)
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    #11 - Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie

    Season 7 Episode 29

    Aired 5/11/1984

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Red File (2)
    8.0/10(202)
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    #12 - The Red File (2)

    Season 2 Episode 18

    Aired 2/9/1979

    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: N/A

  • Divorce - Ewing Style
    8.0/10(178)
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    #13 - Divorce - Ewing Style

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 2/15/1980

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wheeler Dealer
    8.0/10(179)
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    #14 - The Wheeler Dealer

    Season 3 Episode 24

    Aired 3/14/1980

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
    8.0/10(196)
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    #15 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fourth Son
    8.0/10(167)
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    #16 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
    8.0/10(146)
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    #17 - Goodbye, Cliff Barnes

    Season 5 Episode 26

    Aired 4/9/1982

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Requiem
    8.0/10(139)
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    #18 - Requiem

    Season 6 Episode 18

    Aired 2/11/1983

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Penultimate
    8.0/10(140)
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    #19 - Penultimate

    Season 6 Episode 27

    Aired 4/29/1983

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Barbecue
    7.9/10(293)
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    #20 - Barbecue

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 4/30/1978

    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

  • The Red File (1)
    7.9/10(202)
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    #21 - The Red File (1)

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 2/2/1979

    J.R. has Cliff arrested for murder when Julie is found dead.

    Director: Leonard Katzman

    Writer: N/A

  • Ellie Saves the Day
    7.9/10(176)
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    #22 - Ellie Saves the Day

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 11/30/1979

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • End of the Road (2)
    7.9/10(159)
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    #23 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Blackmail
    7.9/10(139)
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    #24 - Blackmail

    Season 5 Episode 23

    Aired 3/19/1982

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Investigation
    7.9/10(146)
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    #25 - The Investigation

    Season 5 Episode 24

    Aired 3/26/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A