7.5/10329 votes#1 - Changing of the Guard
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2012
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: N/A
7.6/10255 votes#2 - Hedging Your Bets
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2012
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: N/A
7.8/10226 votes#3 - The Price You Pay
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2012
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
7.7/10203 votes#4 - The Last Hurrah
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10200 votes#5 - Truth and Consequences
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2012
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: N/A
7.6/10177 votes#6 - The Enemy of My Enemy
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2012
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: N/A
7.7/10177 votes#7 - Collateral Damage
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2012
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: N/A
7.6/10171 votes#8 - No Good Deed
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2012
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: N/A
8.3/10180 votes#9 - Family Business
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2012
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
8.4/10207 votes#10 - Revelations
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2012
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: N/A
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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:TNT
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Changing of the Guard" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 329 votes. Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by N/A, it aired on 6/13/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hedging Your Bets".