7.9/10156 votes#1 - The Return
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/2014
Sue Ellen is planning John Ross and Pamela's wedding. However the united Ewing front can't last for long as John Ross gets into a conflict with Bobby over the ownership of the ranch. He's also meets up for an illicit liaison with Emma. Whilst Christopher and Elena are still at odds as Elena returns to Dallas with a secret agenda.
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8.2/10118 votes#2 - Trust Me
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2014
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.
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8.0/10112 votes#3 - Playing Chicken
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2014
Bobby tries to outmaneuver John Ross; Christopher makes a discovery about Nicolas' past; Emma's games jeopardize John Ross and Pamela's wedding.
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8.2/10109 votes#4 - Lifting the Veil
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2014
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.
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8.5/10113 votes#5 - D.T.R.
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2014
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.
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8.3/10114 votes#6 - Like Father, Like Son
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2014
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.
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8.2/10106 votes#7 - Like a Bad Penny
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/7/2014
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.
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8.7/10155 votes#8 - Where There's Smoke
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2014
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.
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8.3/10105 votes#9 - Denial, Anger, Acceptance
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/2014
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.
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8.4/1097 votes#10 - Dead Reckoning
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2014
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.
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8.4/10139 votes#11 - Hurt
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 9/1/2014
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
8.3/1098 votes#12 - Victims of Love
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 9/8/2014
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.
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8.4/10104 votes#13 - Boxed In
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2014
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.
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8.6/10105 votes#14 - Endgame
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 9/22/2014
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.
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8.4/10129 votes#15 - Brave New World
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 9/22/2014
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.
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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 3 Ratings Summary
"The Return" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/24/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Trust Me".