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The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 12

Every episode of Dallas Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dallas Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dallas Season 12 Episode 1 - Carousel
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    #1 - Carousel

    S12:E1

    J.R. is taken to the hospital following his shooting by Sue Ellen. She thinks about filing murder charges against J.R. for Nicholas' death while also facing attempted murder charges of her own. Carter McKay meets Clayton and inquires about buying Ray's ranch. Cliff and April look for Pam. Bobby and Jeremy Wendell clash.

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  2. Dallas Season 12 Episode 2 - No Greater Love
    6.9/10(115 votes)

    #2 - No Greater Love

    S12:E2

    Bobby is offered by Clayton a refinery deal. Cliff wants out of the oil business for good. Mitch wants Lucy to return home to Atlanta. J.R. comes back to Southfork. Clayton introduces Miss Ellie to Carter. Sue Ellen purchases a house.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dallas Season 12 Episode 3 - The Call of the Wild
    7.2/10(111 votes)

    #3 - The Call of the Wild

    S12:E3

    The Ewing men leave to go on a backwoods hunting trip. J.R. takes a liking to Cally Harper, a local waitress. Cliff offers Jordan Lee a deal to buy Barnes / Wentworth. Casey ends up striking oil.

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  4. Dallas Season 12 Episode 4 - Out of the Frying Pan
    7.1/10(111 votes)

    #4 - Out of the Frying Pan

    S12:E4

    J.R. finds himself being accused of raping Cally. Bobby ends up making a surprising offer for a partnership in Ewing Oil. Clayton and Carter have to deal with a water shortage on their ranches. Sue Ellen finalises her divorce from J.R.

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  5. Dallas Season 12 Episode 5 - Road Work
    7.0/10(119 votes)

    #5 - Road Work

    S12:E5

    Cliff makes his decision about Bobby's offer to join Ewing Oil. J.R. attempts to escape from Haleyville's prison. Jeremy Wendell makes a play for Sue Ellen.

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  6. Dallas Season 12 Episode 6 - War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing
    7.2/10(114 votes)

    #6 - War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing

    S12:E6

    J.R. manages to escape from jail but there is a price to be paid. Ray returns from Europe. Clayton and Miss Ellie look for a solution to Carter McKay's dam. Sue Ellen works with Jeremy Wendell. Casey wants Lucy to sleep with him. Bobby continues to see Tracey Lawton.

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  7. Dallas Season 12 Episode 7 - Showdown at the Ewing Corral
    7.5/10(115 votes)

    #7 - Showdown at the Ewing Corral

    S12:E7

    J.R. makes Cally the offer of a new life if he can leave Haleyville. Sue Ellen and Jeremy Wendell continue their relationship. Cliff joining Ewing Oil surprises the whole of Dallas.

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  8. Dallas Season 12 Episode 8 - Deception
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Deception

    S12:E8

    Southfork is under lockdown with the Carter McKay situation escalating. J.R. attempts to find out his rights as a fugitive. Jeremy Wendell attempts to convince Sue Ellen to seek revenge. Tracey ends up opening up to Bobby.

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  9. Dallas Season 12 Episode 9 - Counter Attack
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    #9 - Counter Attack

    S12:E9

    The war with Carter gets worse. April manages to outmanoeuvre Casey. Sue Ellen worries that she's lost John Ross for good. J.R. looks for help in dealing with his Haleyville ordeal.

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  10. Dallas Season 12 Episode 10 - The Sting
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #10 - The Sting

    S12:E10

    Miss Ellie agrees to sell a small piece of Southfork to Carter. April and Lucy plot against Casey. Sue Ellen has words with Jeremy. J.R. receives some unwelcome visitors.

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  11. Dallas Season 12 Episode 11 - The Two Mrs. Ewings
    7.5/10(110 votes)

    #11 - The Two Mrs. Ewings

    S12:E11

    J.R. attempts to find a way out of his marriage to Cally. Sue Ellen thinks about entering the movie business. Weststar's new chairman is announced at the Oil Baron's Ball. Bobby and Cliff attempt to close a deal in Louisiana.

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  12. Dallas Season 12 Episode 12 - The Switch
    7.2/10(109 votes)

    #12 - The Switch

    S12:E12

    Cally asks Sue Ellen for advice on helping to deal with J.R. Bobby wants to know what Carter is up to. Cliff believes that April's working against Ewing Oil. Nicholas' father decides to investigate his death.

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  13. Dallas Season 12 Episode 13 - He-e-ere's Papa!
    7.1/10(109 votes)

    #13 - He-e-ere's Papa!

    S12:E13

    Cally wants a real wedding to be held at Southfork. J.R. is quizzed for answers surrounding Nicholas Pearce's death. Cliff looks at a real estate deal. Bobby hopes that Christopher will like Tracey.

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  14. Dallas Season 12 Episode 14 - Comings and Goings
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    #14 - Comings and Goings

    S12:E14

    Sue Ellen makes plans for her first movie when she teams up with Don Lockwood and Lucy. Cally manages to become a hero at Southfork. Tommy McKay shows up in Dallas.

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  15. Dallas Season 12 Episode 15 - Country Girl
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    #15 - Country Girl

    S12:E15

    Miss Ellie and Clayton return to Dallas. Cally comes to an understanding with John Ross, and makes a surprise announcement. Tommy makes a move on April. Don and Sue Ellen continue to plan a movie to embarrass J.R.

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  16. Dallas Season 12 Episode 16 - Wedding Bell Blues
    7.6/10(112 votes)

    #16 - Wedding Bell Blues

    S12:E16

    J.R. and Cally marry at Southfork though a tornado ends up threatening the ceremony. After Cliff opens a letter meant for J.R. a massive brawl follows. Sue Ellen has Don Lockwood come to Southfork to do some research for the film. Lucy attempts to steer Tracey away from Bobby.

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  17. Dallas Season 12 Episode 17 - The Way We Were
    7.0/10(112 votes)

    #17 - The Way We Were

    S12:E17

    Cally attempts to keep Bobby and J.R. on good terms with each other. Sue Ellen grows closer to Don. Tommy becomes involved with drugs. Cliff wants some answers from April.

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  18. Dallas Season 12 Episode 18 - The Serpent's Tooth
    6.9/10(104 votes)

    #18 - The Serpent's Tooth

    S12:E18

    Sue Ellen and Don continue to see each other. J.R. attempts to find out about Weststar's dealings hoping to get back into Ewing Oil. Bobby and Tracey's relationship comes under pressure. Christopher is jealous about the amount of time Cally is spending with John Ross.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dallas Season 12 Episode 19 - Three Hundred
    7.7/10(110 votes)

    #19 - Three Hundred

    S12:E19

    Sue Ellen begins to have some second thoughts about her movie plans. Tommy needs $100,000 and April ends up suffering. Bobby and J.R. end up being forced to talk about their differences.

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  20. Dallas Season 12 Episode 20 - April Showers
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    #20 - April Showers

    S12:E20

    Cally wants to improve the way she speaks. Sue Ellen begins casting her movie. April admits that she has feelings for Bobby. The situation becomes more desperate for Tommy. Ewing Oil has a major new deal in the works.

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  21. Dallas Season 12 Episode 21 - And Away We Go!
    7.3/10(102 votes)

    #21 - And Away We Go!

    S12:E21

    Tracey leaves to take care of Tommy. J.R. and Cally manage to get Helstrom into a compromising situation at a Western bar. Bobby sees April in the hospital. Afton returns to Dallas.

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  22. Dallas Season 12 Episode 22 - Yellow Brick Road
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    #22 - Yellow Brick Road

    S12:E22

    J.R., Bobby, and Cally travel to Salzburg for business and pleasure. Sue Ellen's movie begins to be filmed. Cliff and Afton continue to see each other. Carter claims to want peace.

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  23. Dallas Season 12 Episode 23 - The Sound of Money
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #23 - The Sound of Money

    S12:E23

    Bobby and J.R. refuse to sell Ewing Oil to Brundin and suspect that Carter McKay is behind the scheme. Cliff asks Afton to marry him. Cally proves too much for J.R. who turns to a former flame. Clayton's memory problems continue. Sue Ellen worries about who will be hurt if she continues with her movie plans.

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  24. Dallas Season 12 Episode 24 - The Great Texas Waltz
    7.3/10(114 votes)

    #24 - The Great Texas Waltz

    S12:E24

    Vanessa makes a play for J.R. Bobby is busy with April's surprise visit, Cliff believes that Afton's daughter could be his. Sue Ellen and Don spend time with John Ross.

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  25. Dallas Season 12 Episode 25 - Mission to Moscow
    7.3/10(112 votes)

    #25 - Mission to Moscow

    S12:E25

    Bobby and J.R. travel to Moscow to find out more about the dealings in Europe. Clayton gets help with his memory problems. Sue Ellen discovers that revisiting the past is tougher than she thought it would be. Cliff attempts to commit to Afton. Cally and Vanessa meet.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Carousel" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 12. It scored 7.2/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/28/1988. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "No Greater Love".