The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(333 votes)

   #1 - Changing of the Guard

   S1:E16/13/2012

   Two decades since viewers last saw them, the Ewing’s are back. Television's first family of drama, sabotage, secrets and betrayal are gathering at Southfork Ranch for the upcoming wedding of Bobby’s adopted son, Christopher, to Rebecca Sutter. Although the occasion is joyous, an old family rivalry crosses generations after secret oil drilling on Southfork results in a major gusher. Everyone has his or her own agenda when the fight over oil and land threatens to tear the Ewings apart once again.

   Director:Michael M. Robin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael M. Robin

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   7.7/10(259 votes)

   #2 - Hedging Your Bets

   S1:E26/13/2012

   The plot to take control of Southfork gets complicated when two-timing affairs and blackmail arise, and J.R. starts to ask one too many questions. Meanwhile, Christopher and Elena bury their feelings in order work together on a business deal. But Christopher’s new bride may be hiding her own secrets.

   Director:Michael M. Robin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael M. Robin

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   7.8/10(229 votes)

   #3 - The Price You Pay

   S1:E36/20/2012

   Just as John Ross sets out to claim his birthright and make his father proud, J.R. decides to move back to Southfork, much to Ann’s dismay. Bitter Ewing family enemy Cliff Barnes returns and tries to reconnect with his nephew, Christopher. A startling family announcement offers an opportunity to heal old wounds.

   Director:Michael M. Robin

   Writer:Bruce Rasmussen

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   Director:Michael M. Robin

   Writer:Bruce Rasmussen
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   7.8/10(206 votes)

   #4 - The Last Hurrah

   S1:E46/27/2012

   John Ross seeks to gain an upper hand on a family member and resorts to blackmail, but J.R. decides to handle the situation his own way. Meanwhile, Christopher opens up to Bobby about his difficulty in choosing between the two women he loves.

   Director:Unknown

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   7.9/10(204 votes)

   #5 - Truth and Consequences

   S1:E57/4/2012

   With tension mounting between the newly married Christopher and Rebecca, family ties begin to unravel when the deed to Southfork is revealed. In order to thwart J.R.’s schemes, Ann seeks help from someone in her past, and Christopher decides it is time to fight dirty.

   Director:Randall Zisk

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Randall Zisk

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   7.7/10(181 votes)

   #6 - The Enemy of My Enemy

   S1:E67/11/2012

   John Ross is bothered by the weight of having to do his father's dirty work and decides to move into Southfork. Strife continues to grow between Ann and Bobby when it is revealed she went to her ex for help with a family problem. Rebecca approaches Bobby and Christopher with information that she believes might help save the ranch.

   Director:Jesse Bochco

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jesse Bochco

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   7.8/10(181 votes)

   #7 - Collateral Damage

   S1:E77/18/2012

   Rebecca reveals a life-changing secret to Elena. Still riling from his interaction with Bobby, Ann’s ex-husband demands an apology. Meanwhile, John Ross is under pressure from his allies and tries to turn one family member against another. And a family associate is murdered, leaving everyone to wonder about the culprit.

   Director:Steve Robin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Steve Robin

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.7/10(175 votes)

   #8 - No Good Deed

   S1:E87/25/2012

   When murder hangs over the Ewing household, the family is forced to make decisions for the good of family. Christopher moves closer to his dream when a large oil company approaches him about rights to new methane technology. And the Ewings fight to protect Southfork from outsiders.

   Director:Michael Katleman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Katleman

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   8.4/10(185 votes)

   #9 - Family Business

   S1:E98/1/2012

   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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   Director:Steve Robin

   Writer:Bruce Rasmussen
10. 

    8.5/10(212 votes)

    #10 - Revelations

    S1:E108/8/2012

    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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    Director:Michael M. Robin

    Writer:Unknown