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Dallas S2E8 — Election
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Dallas•Season 2•Episode 8

Election

7.7/10 · 246 votesNov 5, 197845 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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J.R. tries to stop Cliff Barnes from running for state senate and gets help in doing so from Pamela.

Directed byBarry Crane
Written byRena Down
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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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Rena Down

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Barry Crane

Director

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John Carl Parker

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Episode Summary

"Election" is episode 8 of Dallas season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 246 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barry Crane and written by Rena Down, it aired on November 5, 1978.

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