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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!

The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.

Genres:SoapDramaFamily
Network:CBS

Season 12 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dallas" season 12 is "Carousel", rated 7.1/10 from 107 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Carousel" aired on 10/28/1988 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "No Greater Love".

  • Carousel
    7.1/10 107 votes

    #1 - Carousel

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/1988

    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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  • No Greater Love
    6.8/10 104 votes

    #2 - No Greater Love

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/1988

    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.

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  • The Call of the Wild
    7.1/10 100 votes

    #3 - The Call of the Wild

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/1988

    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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  • Out of the Frying Pan
    7.0/10 101 votes

    #4 - Out of the Frying Pan

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/1988

    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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  • Road Work
    6.8/10 105 votes

    #5 - Road Work

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/1988

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing
    7.1/10 104 votes

    #6 - War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing

    Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/1988

    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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  • Showdown at the Ewing Corral
    7.3/10 103 votes

    #7 - Showdown at the Ewing Corral

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/1988

    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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  • Deception
    7.2/10 93 votes

    #8 - Deception

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/1989

    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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  • Counter Attack
    7.2/10 104 votes

    #9 - Counter Attack

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/1989

    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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  • The Sting
    7.5/10 101 votes

    #10 - The Sting

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/1989

    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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  • The Two Mrs. Ewings
    7.4/10 100 votes

    #11 - The Two Mrs. Ewings

    Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/1989

    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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  • The Switch
    7.1/10 100 votes

    #12 - The Switch

    Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/1989

    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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  • He-e-ere's Papa!
    7.0/10 99 votes

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

    Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/1989

    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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  • Comings and Goings
    7.0/10 103 votes

    #14 - Comings and Goings

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/1989

    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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  • Country Girl
    7.0/10 103 votes

    #15 - Country Girl

    Season 12 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/1989

    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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  • Wedding Bell Blues
    7.3/10 98 votes

    #16 - Wedding Bell Blues

    Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/1989

    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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  • The Way We Were
    6.8/10 100 votes

    #17 - The Way We Were

    Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/1989

    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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  • The Serpent's Tooth
    6.8/10 93 votes

    #18 - The Serpent's Tooth

    Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 3/10/1989

    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.

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  • Three Hundred
    7.6/10 99 votes

    #19 - Three Hundred

    Season 12 Episode 19 - Aired 3/17/1989

    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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  • April Showers
    7.4/10 100 votes

    #20 - April Showers

    Season 12 Episode 20 - Aired 3/31/1989

    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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  • And Away We Go!
    7.1/10 90 votes

    #21 - And Away We Go!

    Season 12 Episode 21 - Aired 4/7/1989

    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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  • Yellow Brick Road
    7.3/10 98 votes

    #22 - Yellow Brick Road

    Season 12 Episode 22 - Aired 4/14/1989

    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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  • The Sound of Money
    7.1/10 100 votes

    #23 - The Sound of Money

    Season 12 Episode 23 - Aired 4/28/1989

    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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  • The Great Texas Waltz
    7.1/10 102 votes

    #24 - The Great Texas Waltz

    Season 12 Episode 24 - Aired 5/5/1989

    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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  • Mission to Moscow
    7.2/10 101 votes

    #25 - Mission to Moscow

    Season 12 Episode 25 - Aired 5/12/1989

    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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