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The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 5

Every episode of Dallas Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dallas Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dallas Season 5 Episode 1 - Missing Heir
    7.8/10(178 votes)

    #1 - Missing Heir

    S5:E1

    The body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dallas Season 5 Episode 2 - Gone, But Not Forgotten
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #2 - Gone, But Not Forgotten

    S5:E2

    Cliff and J.R. continue to clash -- J.R. hatches a plot to get John Ross back, but Cliff decides to leave Dallas. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to repair her marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 5 Episode 3 - Showdown at San Angelo
    7.7/10(162 votes)

    #3 - Showdown at San Angelo

    S5:E3

    With the help of Miss Ellie, J.R. is able to see John Ross while he is at Clayton Farlow's ranch. Meanwhile, Ray goes into business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dallas Season 5 Episode 4 - Little Boy Lost
    7.7/10(161 votes)

    #4 - Little Boy Lost

    S5:E4

    J.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 5 Episode 5 - The Sweet Smell of Revenge
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    #5 - The Sweet Smell of Revenge

    S5:E5

    J.R. confronts the Farlows about John Ross. Meanwhile, Pam is sent to the hospital following a breakdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dallas Season 5 Episode 6 - The Big Shut Down
    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #6 - The Big Shut Down

    S5:E6

    J.R. tries to seek revenge on the Farlow's by drying up their oil supply. Meanwhile, Bobby is able to buy information about Kristin's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dallas Season 5 Episode 7 - Blocked
    7.5/10(157 votes)

    #7 - Blocked

    S5:E7

    J.R.'s plot to dry up the Farlows' oil backfires. Meanwhile, Pam continues to withdraw from the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dallas Season 5 Episode 8 - The Split
    7.7/10(158 votes)

    #8 - The Split

    S5:E8

    Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dallas Season 5 Episode 9 - Five Dollars a Barrel
    7.8/10(161 votes)

    #9 - Five Dollars a Barrel

    S5:E9

    Cliff confronts J.R. about the note he is holding for the Ewings and threatens foreclosure. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers a link between Kristin and J.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dallas Season 5 Episode 10 - Starting Over
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    #10 - Starting Over

    S5:E10

    Miss Ellie discovers J.R.'s true motives as J.R. heads to a broker to look into selling Ewing stock. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers the truth about Kristin's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dallas Season 5 Episode 11 - Waterloo at Southfork
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #11 - Waterloo at Southfork

    S5:E11

    Miss Ellie turns on J.R. as J.R. tries to get Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Ray pulls out of his development deal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dallas Season 5 Episode 12 - Barbecue Two
    7.9/10(161 votes)

    #12 - Barbecue Two

    S5:E12

    Miss Ellie puts together a homecoming barbecue when she learns that Jock is coming home from South Africa. However, the plans are put on hold when the family receives a devistating phone call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dallas Season 5 Episode 13 - The Search
    7.8/10(169 votes)

    #13 - The Search

    S5:E13

    In shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dallas Season 5 Episode 14 - Denial
    7.6/10(160 votes)

    #14 - Denial

    S5:E14

    The reality of Jock's death hits J.R. hard. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie stops Jock's will from being read and Ray and Donna's relationship begins to fall apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dallas Season 5 Episode 15 - Head of the Family
    7.5/10(158 votes)

    #15 - Head of the Family

    S5:E15

    While J.R. recovers from the devistation of Jock's death, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Bobby lies to Pam about where the baby come from.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 5 Episode 16 - The Phoenix
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #16 - The Phoenix

    S5:E16

    As J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 5 Episode 17 - My Father, My Son
    7.4/10(157 votes)

    #17 - My Father, My Son

    S5:E17

    J.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 5 Episode 18 - Anniversary
    7.5/10(156 votes)

    #18 - Anniversary

    S5:E18

    J.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 5 Episode 19 - Adoption
    7.7/10(162 votes)

    #19 - Adoption

    S5:E19

    Bobby wants Sue Ellen's approval to allow him to adopt Christopher. J.R. attempts to get Ray's voting shares once and for all. Roger's obsession with Lucy gets out of control. Cliff learns about J.R.'s plan to get him out of Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dallas Season 5 Episode 20 - The Maelstrom
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    #20 - The Maelstrom

    S5:E20

    Not knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth.

    Director:Patrick Duffy
    Writer:Will Lorin

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  21. Dallas Season 5 Episode 21 - The Prodigal
    7.6/10(154 votes)

    #21 - The Prodigal

    S5:E21

    Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dallas Season 5 Episode 22 - Vengeance
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #22 - Vengeance

    S5:E22

    Cliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dallas Season 5 Episode 23 - Blackmail
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #23 - Blackmail

    S5:E23

    Bobby finds himself being questioned about Farraday's murder. The rest of the family await word about Lucy's kidnapping. Donna reveals what she found out about Jock and Sam's scheme.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 5 Episode 24 - The Investigation
    7.9/10(158 votes)

    #24 - The Investigation

    S5:E24

    Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 5 Episode 25 - Acceptance
    7.8/10(158 votes)

    #25 - Acceptance

    S5:E25

    Miss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Missing Heir" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/1981. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Gone, But Not Forgotten".