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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 April in Paris
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - April in Paris

    S14:E1

    While on their honeymoon, Bobby and April face a surprise twist from Sheila Foley. Meanwhile, Cally begins to doubt her decision to work with James and J.R. tries to find a way to get himself out of the asylum.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for A House Divided
    9.0/10(341 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for End Game
    8.4/10(172 votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. Background image for Jock's Trial (2)
    8.2/10(185 votes)

    #4 - Jock's Trial (2)

    S3:E23

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie
    8.2/10(142 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 Paternity Suit
    8.1/10(188 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Barbecue
    8.0/10(299 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 Divorce - Ewing Style
    8.0/10(183 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Wheeler Dealer
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
    8.0/10(149 votes)

    #10 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Ellie Saves the Day
    7.9/10(184 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Blackmail
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. Background image for The Investigation
    7.9/10(149 votes)

    #13 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Check and Mate
    7.9/10(137 votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. Background image for The Oil Baron's Ball
    7.9/10(141 votes)

    #15 - 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
  17. Background image for Love Stories
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    #16 - Love Stories

    S7:E28

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Jock's Trial (1)
    7.8/10(178 votes)

    #17 - Jock's Trial (1)

    S3:E22

    Cliff investigation of the body found on Southfork leads him to suspect that Jock is to blame.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Five Dollars a Barrel
    7.8/10(151 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 Barbecue Two
    7.8/10(151 votes)

    #19 - 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
  21. Background image for The Search
    7.8/10(159 votes)

    #20 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Acceptance
    7.8/10(149 votes)

    #21 - 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
  23. Background image for The Quality of Mercy
    7.8/10(140 votes)

    #22 - 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
  24. Background image for Morning After
    7.8/10(137 votes)

    #23 - Morning After

    S7:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Barbecue Four
    7.8/10(137 votes)

    #24 - Barbecue Four

    S7:E12

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Digger's Daughter
    7.7/10(443 votes)

    #25 - Digger's Daughter

    S1:E1

    Bobby has a wife, and no one in the house of Ewing wants her there. Pamela Barnes is the daughter of the most hated man in Jock's history, Digger. This marriage of Bobby and Pam should have ended the Barnes-Ewing Feud, but it only served to escalate it.

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    Director:Robert Day

Best Episodes Summary

"April in Paris" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/2/1990. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A House Divided".