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Dallas S2E17 — The Red File (1)
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Dallas•Season 2•Episode 17

The Red File (1)

7.9/10 · 233 votesFeb 2, 197945 min

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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J.R. has Cliff arrested for murder when Julie is found dead.

Directed byLeonard Katzman
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Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy

Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Miss Ellie

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Jock Ewing

Linda Gray

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Shepard Ewing

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

J.R. Ewing

Ken Kercheval

Ken Kercheval

Cliff Barnes

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Pamela Barnes Ewing

Charlene Tilton

Charlene Tilton

Lucy Ewing

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Ray Krebbs

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Leonard Katzman

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Episode Summary

"The Red File (1)" is episode 17 of Dallas season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 233 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Leonard Katzman, it aired on February 2, 1979.

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