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The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 4

Every episode of Dallas Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dallas Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dallas Season 4 Episode 1 - No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
    8.1/10(213 votes)

    #1 - No More Mister Nice Guy (1)

    S4:E1

    J.R. is rushed to the hospital in critical condition following his gunshot wound. As the police investigate, they discover many people have the motive for shooting J.R. and everyone patiently waits by J.R.'s bedside hoping he will wake up and identify the shooter.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dallas Season 4 Episode 2 - No More Mister Nice Guy (2)
    7.8/10(201 votes)

    #2 - No More Mister Nice Guy (2)

    S4:E2

    J.R., paralyzed after the shooting, undergoes further surgery to help save his life. While J.R. is in the hospital, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil for the time being. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen worries that she was the shooter as the police identify more suspects in the shooting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 4 Episode 3 - Nightmare
    7.5/10(191 votes)

    #3 - Nightmare

    S4:E3

    Bobby has a hard time running Ewing Oil with J.R. undermining his every decision. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie finds the gun that was used in the shooting and Sue Ellen, full of guilt, has nightmares about J.R.'s shooting.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dallas Season 4 Episode 4 - Who Done It?
    8.2/10(235 votes)

    #4 - Who Done It?

    S4:E4

    Sue Ellen is arrested for the shooting and the Ewings abandon her completely, not coming to her aid. After bail is posted by an unknown person, a session with a psychiatrist reveals the real shooter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 4 Episode 5 - Taste of Success
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    #5 - Taste of Success

    S4:E5

    Loving his newfound power as head of Ewing Oil, Bobby works to accomplish something that Jock or J.R. never did -- buy a refinery.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dallas Season 4 Episode 6 - The Venezuelan Connection
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #6 - The Venezuelan Connection

    S4:E6

    Jock is torn between Bobby and J.R. when J.R. decides to take back control of Ewing Oil, but Bobby refuses to relinquish his position. Meanwhile, Pam continues to search for her mother and Lucy's friends meet Mitch Cooper.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dallas Season 4 Episode 7 - The Fourth Son
    8.0/10(185 votes)

    #7 - The Fourth Son

    S4:E7

    Amos, Ray Krebbs' father, arrives in Southfork with shocking news. Meanwhile, Bobby must deal with his first crisis at Ewing Oil when a tanker and the 600,000 barrels onboard sink.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dallas Season 4 Episode 8 - Trouble at Ewing 23
    7.5/10(178 votes)

    #8 - Trouble at Ewing 23

    S4:E8

    When Ewing 23 receives a bomb threat, the incident gives J.R. an opening to take back control of Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray reels from the shocking news that he is Jock's son and worries that Donna is slipping away from him.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dallas Season 4 Episode 9 - The Prodigal Mother
    7.3/10(178 votes)

    #9 - The Prodigal Mother

    S4:E9

    Pam believes that she has finally located her mother. Meanwhile, Mitch agrees to marry Lucy and J.R. hatches his plan to regain power of Ewing Oil.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dallas Season 4 Episode 10 - Executive Wife
    7.5/10(173 votes)

    #10 - Executive Wife

    S4:E10

    Pam begins to feel lonely as Bobby spends most of his time preoccupied with Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, J.R. tries to convince Jock to work on a deal that would go against Bobby.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dallas Season 4 Episode 11 - End of the Road (1)
    7.6/10(166 votes)

    #11 - End of the Road (1)

    S4:E11

    J.R. falls for Mitch's sister, Afton, and tries to gain the upper hand when Bobby makes a deal on behalf of Ewing Oil.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dallas Season 4 Episode 12 - End of the Road (2)
    8.0/10(174 votes)

    #12 - End of the Road (2)

    S4:E12

    As J.R. flirts with Afton at the wedding, Sue Ellen finds herself pursuing an old boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dallas Season 4 Episode 13 - Making of a President
    7.3/10(169 votes)

    #13 - Making of a President

    S4:E13

    As J.R. returns to his position at Ewing Oil, J.R. undergoes a public relations campaign in order to help his image. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen finds Pam with Alex and Miss Ellie continues to be angry with Jock.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dallas Season 4 Episode 14 - Start the Revolution With Me
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #14 - Start the Revolution With Me

    S4:E14

    J.R. sets out to exact revenge on the Asian government after it takes over Ewing Oil wells. Meanwhile, Bobby looks into solar energy.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dallas Season 4 Episode 15 - The Quest
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    #15 - The Quest

    S4:E15

    J.R. sets out to put an end to Cliff's potential political career, but is surprised when he learns who else is looking into having a political career. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen believes she has a stalker.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dallas Season 4 Episode 16 - Lover, Come Back
    7.6/10(169 votes)

    #16 - Lover, Come Back

    S4:E16

    Though at first she is overjoyed that Dusty is alive, Sue Ellen's happiness proves to be short-lived. Meanwhile, J.R.'s dealings in Asia brings the Cartel back to life.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dallas Season 4 Episode 17 - The New Mrs. Ewing
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #17 - The New Mrs. Ewing

    S4:E17

    As Donna and Ray tie the knot, Lucy competes for Miss Young Dallas. Meanwhile, Jock and Miss Ellie continue to feud.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dallas Season 4 Episode 18 - Mark of Cain
    7.2/10(167 votes)

    #18 - Mark of Cain

    S4:E18

    As J.R. continues to deal in Asia, the Ewing family split over what is being done. Meanwhile, Lucy's inflated ego over her pageant win creates tension and Sue Ellen continues her affair with Clint Ogden.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dallas Season 4 Episode 19 - The Gathering Storm
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    #19 - The Gathering Storm

    S4:E19

    With their marriage on the rocks, Jock threatens to sell Ewing Oil if Ellie divorces him. Meanwhile, Clint tries to convince Sue Ellen to leave J.R.; Lucy's ego continues to threaten her marriage; and Pam becomes suspicious of Cliff.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dallas Season 4 Episode 20 - Ewing vs. Ewing
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    #20 - Ewing vs. Ewing

    S4:E20

    Newlyweds Donna and Ray tries to fix Jock and Ellie's strained marriage. Meanwhile, J.R. continues to try to sell out Ewing Oil.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Dallas Season 4 Episode 21 - New Beginnings
    7.6/10(174 votes)

    #21 - New Beginnings

    S4:E21

    J.R.'s plan to sell is cut short by Jock and Ellie's reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Wendell sets out to get revenge against J.R.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Dallas Season 4 Episode 22 - Full Circle
    7.7/10(171 votes)

    #22 - Full Circle

    S4:E22

    Kristen makes her return to Dallas; Lucy and Mitch split up; and Cliff meets his mother.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dallas Season 4 Episode 23 - Ewing-Gate
    8.4/10(196 votes)

    #23 - Ewing-Gate

    S4:E23

    J.R.'s deals in Asia may end up costing him Ewing Oil, as well as his freedom. Meanwhile, Dusty tries to get Sue Ellen to take John Ross and leave J.R.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"No More Mister Nice Guy (1)" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 4. It scored 8.1/10 based on 213 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/1980. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "No More Mister Nice Guy (2)".