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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!

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J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing are all back at Southfork, with plenty of secrets, schemes and betrayals in mind. This time, they're joined by the next generation of Ewings, who take ambition and deception

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dallas Season 2 Episode 8 - J.R.'s Masterpiece
    8.8/10(255 votes)

    #1 - J.R.'s Masterpiece

    S2:E8

    RIP J.R. (Larry Hagman)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dallas Season 3 Episode 14 - Endgame
    8.7/10(108 votes)

    #2 - Endgame

    S3:E14

    While Christopher races to find Elena, Bobby is double-crossed by the cartel. No longer able to sit by, John Ross puts his own life on the line to attempt a rescue. Meanwhile, Nicolas tries to prove himself to Elena by making a deal with the authorities that puts him on a collision course with John Ross' plan and places both their lives in jeopardy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 3 Episode 5 - D.T.R.
    8.6/10(116 votes)

    #3 - D.T.R.

    S3:E5

    Bobby and Sue Ellen try to keep John Ross from becoming like his father; Christopher makes a discovery about Heather's past; Cliff persuades Elena to try a new tact; Judith, Ryland and Ann try to get Emma under control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dallas Season 3 Episode 8 - Where There's Smoke
    8.6/10(160 votes)

    #4 - Where There's Smoke

    S3:E8

    Pamela discovers that John Ross has been sleeping with Emma; Christopher and Heather must deal with Bo's drastic action; Elena and Nicolas' relationship is tested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelations
    8.5/10(212 votes)

    #5 - Revelations

    S1:E10

    In the dramatic season finale, family bonds bring the Ewing’s together as a loved one faces a medical crisis. Christopher and Elena begin to learn that not everyone is who they appear to be, including the people closest to them. Long buried secrets are revealed as the past rears its ugly head.

    Director:Michael M. Robin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dallas Season 2 Episode 15 - Legacies
    8.5/10(171 votes)

    #6 - Legacies

    S2:E15

    "Legacies" is the fifteenth episode and season finale in the second season of the television series Dallas. It will air along with the final episode in the season, Guilt by Association, functioning as a two-hour finale. It will finally answer the question that was uttered in The Furious and the Fast, Who Shot J.R.?

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writers:Robert Rovner, Cynthia Cidre

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  7. Dallas Season 3 Episode 10 - Dead Reckoning
    8.5/10(101 votes)

    #7 - Dead Reckoning

    S3:E10

    The dark cloud over Southfork continues to grow with the news of a family death. Meanwhile, Christopher and Heather's relationship is put to the test as John Ross tries to redeem himself with Pamela, who begins to face the real reasons behind her overdose. Elsewhere, Elena makes a drastic move to get justice for her family, putting John Ross directly in her crosshairs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dallas Season 3 Episode 11 - Hurt
    8.5/10(144 votes)

    #8 - Hurt

    S3:E11

    In a thrilling showdown, Elena finally confronts the Ewings for what J.R. did to her father and for framing Cliff. Sue Ellen, Pamela and Ann are shocked over the truths Elena exposes, realigning relationships and forcing Bobby to re-examine the steps he took to implement J.R.'s master plan. Meanwhile, Nicolas' plan to steal Ewing Global for the Cartel moves forward, setting the stage for a new battle.

    Director:Patrick Duffy
    Writer:Aaron Allen

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  9. Dallas Season 3 Episode 13 - Boxed In
    8.5/10(108 votes)

    #9 - Boxed In

    S3:E13

    In the wake of a devastating family kidnapping, Bobby puts everything on the line to save lives. John Ross and Pamela form a truce of sorts. Elena, who's been in hiding with Nicolas, finally learns the truth about his connections to the cartel, which sends her spiraling. Christopher desperately searches for Elena, fearing for her safety. And Bobby is forced to make a choice he never anticipated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dallas Season 1 Episode 9 - Family Business
    8.4/10(185 votes)

    #10 - Family Business

    S1:E9

    John Ross learns the value of family when he must choose between blood and oil. Sue Ellen and Rebecca both find themselves victims of men who could destroy their lives. And the Ewing’s must once again rally around one another when a medical crisis strikes.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Bruce Rasmussen

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  11. Dallas Season 3 Episode 9 - Denial, Anger, Acceptance
    8.4/10(109 votes)

    #11 - Denial, Anger, Acceptance

    S3:E9

    The mid-season premiere finds the Ewing family searching for answers as to who set the fire at Southfork Ranch and who will survive. While John Ross and Emma struggle with their role in Pamela's overdose, relationships among the family are forever changed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dallas Season 3 Episode 12 - Victims of Love
    8.4/10(103 votes)

    #12 - Victims of Love

    S3:E12

    As Ewing Global goes public, twists and turns abound while everyone scrambles to claim ownership. Pamela struggles with what to do now that she knows Cliff didn't really kill J.R., and Bobby seeks the aide of an old flame Tracey McKay (guest star Melinda Clarke) to help get back control of the company. Meanwhile, Judith and Ryland work to fix their own problems with the cartel, which ends up putting lives in the balance and aligning the Rylands and Ewings in a way no one ever expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dallas Season 3 Episode 15 - Brave New World
    8.4/10(132 votes)

    #13 - Brave New World

    S3:E15

    In the electrifying third season finale, the Ewings and the Rylands finally force the cartel to pay the piper as some lives are saved and others are lost. Bobby and Sue Ellen form a new alliance to protect the family, which pits them against John Ross, who is still trying to regain control of Ewing Global and fix his marriage to Pamela. And Elena is pushed to the brink when she finds out the real depths of Nicolas' betrayal. As the season comes to an end, enemies are unmasked, new alliances are formed, and John Ross learns a shocking secret about J.R. that sends him halfway around the globe in search of a surprising new cohort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dallas Season 3 Episode 6 - Like Father, Like Son
    8.3/10(117 votes)

    #14 - Like Father, Like Son

    S3:E6

    John Ross scrambles to keep the Arctic lease deal alive; Elena and Nicolas get Pamela and John Ross out of the office; things get complicated for Christopher and Heather; Ryland's plot takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dallas Season 3 Episode 7 - Like a Bad Penny
    8.3/10(110 votes)

    #15 - Like a Bad Penny

    S3:E7

    Bobby and Ann work to get Sue Ellen released; John Ross enlists the help of one of J.R.'s last business partners; secrets come to light; Elena makes a decision; Drew returns to Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 2 Episode 1 - Battle Lines
    8.2/10(197 votes)

    #16 - Battle Lines

    S2:E1

    The battle for Ewing Energies heats up as Christopher and John Ross clash over opposing visions for the company. As Christopher seeks to gain the upper hand in his divorce from Rebecca Sutter, a game-changing revelation turns everything on its head, causing the entire family to put their differences aside and rally together -- except for John Ross, who uses J.R.'s dirty little tricks to take revenge on Christopher and Elena. Meanwhile, Ann is blackmailed by her ex-husband, Harris Ryland, forcing her and Bobby to confront a shocking secret from Ann's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 2 Episode 12 - A Call to Arms
    8.2/10(135 votes)

    #17 - A Call to Arms

    S2:E12

    "A Call to Arms" is the twelfth episode in the second season of the television series Dallas. The episode will continue to expand on the story arc started in The Furious and the Fast, Who Shot J.R.?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 3 Episode 2 - Trust Me
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #18 - Trust Me

    S3:E2

    John Ross goes to great lengths to keep his plans for Ewing Global moving forward; Sue Ellen's alliance with her son is threatened; Emma enlists the help of her grandmother; Bobby and Ann investigate Ryland's release from jail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 3 Episode 4 - Lifting the Veil
    8.2/10(113 votes)

    #19 - Lifting the Veil

    S3:E4

    It's wedding day at Southfork and Afton, Ray and Lucy return for the occasion. The only one missing is the groom, John Ross, who's skipped out to strike a deal with a family adversary. Meanwhile, Christopher returns from Mexico to witness Nicolas and Elena's relationship deepening, and to his surprise finds a new burgeoning romantic connection. As Pamela wonders what's keeping John Ross from the nuptials, Sue Ellen fears it's Emma and contemplates stopping the wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dallas Season 2 Episode 2 - Venomous Creatures
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    #20 - Venomous Creatures

    S2:E2

    With Christopher and Bobby at the helm of Ewing Energies, and Elena working to gain a stronger foothold within the company, J.R. and John Ross strike a deal to wrestle control of Ewing Energies away from them. Meanwhile, Pamela Rebecca Barnes schemes with John Ross to take half of Christopher's shares in Ewing Energies to fulfill her father's desire for revenge against the Ewings. And Ryland's mother, Judith, (guest star Judith Light) proves to be just as evil as her son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dallas Season 2 Episode 4 - False Confessions
    8.1/10(161 votes)

    #21 - False Confessions

    S2:E4

    With the future of Ewing Energies in jeopardy, Christopher does everything possible to keep a key deal alive. J.R. works to undermine Pamela, forcing John Ross to choose between a Ewing and a Barnes. Cliff Barnes (guest star Ken Kercheval) returns to meet with an unlikely visitor

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dallas Season 2 Episode 9 - Ewings Unite
    8.1/10(167 votes)

    #22 - Ewings Unite

    S2:E9

    "Ewings Unite!" is the ninth episode in the second season of the television series Dallas. The episode will continue the story arc started in The Furious and the Fast, Who Shot J.R.?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bruce Rasmussen

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  23. Dallas Season 2 Episode 6 - Blame Game
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #23 - Blame Game

    S2:E6

    John Ross continues to persuade Sue Ellen to help him take control of Ewing Energies. Christopher and Pamela Rebecca work with their lawyers to settle their divorce. With Drew’s help, Christopher makes a startling revelation that could change the fate of Ewing Energies. And the whole family comes together when an outsider tries to undermine them all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 2 Episode 7 - The Furious and the Fast
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #24 - The Furious and the Fast

    S2:E7

    "The Furious and the Fast" is the seventh episode in the second season of the television series Dallas. The episode marks the last appearance of J.R. Ewing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 2 Episode 13 - Love & Family
    8.0/10(147 votes)

    #25 - Love & Family

    S2:E13

    Season FInale

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"J.R.'s Masterpiece" is the best rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 8.8/10 based on 255 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/11/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Endgame".