Dallas backdrop
Drama

The Worst Episodes of Dallas

Every episode of Dallas ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dallas!

Binge this in 1d 6h•Peaking at 8.8/10

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

Airs on
TNT
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Dallas Season 1 Episode 1 - Changing of the Guard
    7.6/10(333 votes)

    #1 - Changing of the Guard

    S1:E1

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Dallas Season 1 Episode 2 - Hedging Your Bets
    7.7/10(259 votes)

    #2 - Hedging Your Bets

    S1:E2

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Dallas Season 1 Episode 6 - The Enemy of My Enemy
    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #3 - The Enemy of My Enemy

    S1:E6

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Dallas Season 1 Episode 8 - No Good Deed
    7.7/10(175 votes)

    #4 - No Good Deed

    S1:E8

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Dallas Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price You Pay
    7.8/10(229 votes)

    #5 - The Price You Pay

    S1:E3

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Dallas Season 1 Episode 4 - The Last Hurrah
    7.8/10(206 votes)

    #6 - The Last Hurrah

    S1:E4

    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
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Dallas

    READ
  7. Dallas Season 1 Episode 7 - Collateral Damage
    7.8/10(181 votes)

    #7 - Collateral Damage

    S1:E7

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Dallas Season 2 Episode 5 - Trial and Error
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    #8 - Trial and Error

    S2:E5

    Ryland continues his onslaught of Ann, exposing secrets from her past that threaten to destroy her. Meanwhile, John Ross' plot to take over Ewing Energies solidifies; Christopher changes tactics with Pamela Barnes; and an enemy from the Ewings' past resurfaces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Dallas Season 2 Episode 10 - Guilt & Innocence
    7.8/10(158 votes)

    #9 - Guilt & Innocence

    S2:E10

    "Guilt & Innocence" is the tenth 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:Robert Rovner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Dallas Season 2 Episode 11 - Let Me In
    7.8/10(139 votes)

    #10 - Let Me In

    S2:E11

    "Let Me In" is the eleventh 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Dallas Season 1 Episode 5 - Truth and Consequences
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #11 - Truth and Consequences

    S1:E5

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Dallas Season 2 Episode 3 - Sins of the Father
    7.9/10(168 votes)

    #12 - Sins of the Father

    S2:E3

    When new evidence mysteriously surfaces pointing to foul play in Tommy's disappearance, Christopher aims to connect Pamela to the crime. J.R. and John Ross maneuver on two fronts to reclaim their birthright, including poisoning one family member against another. Pamela continues to push her father's agenda to gain control of Ewing Energies. As a new member of the family arrives at Southfork, Ann is pushed to the brink by Ryland's sadistic games and finally takes action.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #13 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #14 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #15 - Love & Family

    S2:E13

    Season FInale

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Dallas Season 2 Episode 14 - Guilt by Association
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #16 - Guilt by Association

    S2:E14

    "Guilt by Association" is the fourteenth episode in the second season of the television series Dallas. It will air along with the final episode in the season, Legacies, functioning as a two-hour finale. It will bring a close continue to the story arc started in The Furious and the Fast, Who Shot J.R.?

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:John Whelpley

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Dallas Season 3 Episode 1 - The Return
    8.0/10(160 votes)

    #17 - The Return

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Dallas Season 3 Episode 3 - Playing Chicken
    8.0/10(116 votes)

    #18 - Playing Chicken

    S3:E3

    Bobby tries to outmaneuver John Ross; Christopher makes a discovery about Nicolas' past; Emma's games jeopardize John Ross and Pamela's wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #19 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #20 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #21 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #22 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #23 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #24 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

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

    #25 - 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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"Changing of the Guard" is the worst rated episode of "Dallas". It scored 7.6/10 based on 333 votes. Directed by Michael M. Robin and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/13/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hedging Your Bets".