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Dallas follows Bobby Ewing, now the senior member of the Ewing family following the death of his older brother J.R. Ewing. Following the death of his revered father, John Ross is out to prove he can be just as powerful an ally or enemy as his infamous father. Bobby's adopted son Christopher is newly single and determined to make a name for himself and his family in the world of natural gas. Elena Ramos is the former girlfriend of both John Ross and Christopher who is now blinded by thoughts of justice for previous wrongs. Pamela Rebecca Barnes is John Ross' wife and the daughter of Cliff Barnes, a longtime rival of the Ewings. She is determined to have a happy ending with her husband and make a home on Southfork Ranch. Also featured is Bobby's wife Ann and Harris Ryland, her scheming ex-husband. Emma Ryland is Ann and Harris' daughter, who has been taught by her father and grandmother.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Last HurrahJohn Ross seeks to gain an upper hand on a family member and resorts to blackmail, but J.R. decides to handle the situation his own way. Meanwhile, Christopher opens up to Bobby about his difficulty in choosing between the two women he loves. - 02
Battle LinesThe battle for Ewing Energies heats up as Christopher and John Ross clash over opposing visions for the company. As Christopher seeks to gain the upper hand in his divorce from Rebecca Sutter, a game-changing revelation turns everything on its head, causing the entire family to put their differences aside and rally together -- except for John Ross, who uses J.R.'s dirty little tricks to take revenge on Christopher and Elena. Meanwhile, Ann is blackmailed by her ex-husband, Harris Ryland, forcing her and Bobby to confront a shocking secret from Ann's past. - 03
Changing of the GuardTwo decades since viewers last saw them, the Ewing's are back. Television's first family of drama, sabotage, secrets and betrayal are gathering at Southfork Ranch for the upcoming wedding of Bobby's adopted son, Christopher, to Rebecca Sutter. Although the occasion is joyous, an old family rivalry crosses generations after secret oil drilling on Southfork results in a major gusher. Everyone has his or her own agenda when the fight over oil and land threatens to tear the Ewings apart once again.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Changing of the GuardJune 13, 2012Two decades since viewers last saw them, the Ewing's are back. Television's first family of drama, sabotage, secrets and betrayal are gather - S01E02
Hedging Your BetsJune 13, 2012The plot to take control of Southfork gets complicated when two-timing affairs and blackmail arise, and J.R. starts to ask one too many ques - S01E03
The Price You PayJune 20, 2012Just as John Ross sets out to claim his birthright and make his father proud, J.R. decides to move back to Southfork, much to Ann's dismay. - S01E04
Season's bestThe Last HurrahJune 27, 2012John Ross seeks to gain an upper hand on a family member and resorts to blackmail, but J.R. decides to handle the situation his own way. Mea - S01E05
Truth and ConsequencesJuly 4, 2012With tension mounting between the newly married Christopher and Rebecca, family ties begin to unravel when the deed to Southfork is revealed - S01E06
The Enemy of My EnemyJuly 11, 2012John Ross is bothered by the weight of having to do his father's dirty work and decides to move into Southfork. Strife continues to grow bet - S01E07
Collateral DamageJuly 18, 2012Rebecca reveals a life-changing secret to Elena. Still riling from his interaction with Bobby, Ann's ex-husband demands an apology. Meanwhil - S01E08
No Good DeedJuly 25, 2012When murder hangs over the Ewing household, the family is forced to make decisions for the good of family. Christopher moves closer to his d - S01E09
Family BusinessAugust 1, 2012John Ross learns the value of family when he must choose between blood and oil. Sue Ellen and Rebecca both find themselves victims of men wh - S01E10
RevelationsAugust 8, 2012In the dramatic season finale, family bonds bring the Ewing's together as a loved one faces a medical crisis. Christopher and Elena begin to
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Season's bestBattle LinesJanuary 28, 2013The battle for Ewing Energies heats up as Christopher and John Ross clash over opposing visions for the company. As Christopher seeks to gai - S02E02
Venomous CreaturesJanuary 28, 2013With Christopher and Bobby at the helm of Ewing Energies, and Elena working to gain a stronger foothold within the company, J.R. and John Ro - S02E03
Sins of the FatherFebruary 4, 2013When new evidence mysteriously surfaces pointing to foul play in Tommy's disappearance, Christopher aims to connect Pamela to the crime. J.R - S02E04
False ConfessionsFebruary 11, 2013With the future of Ewing Energies in jeopardy, Christopher does everything possible to keep a key deal alive. J.R. works to undermine Pamela - S02E05
Trial and ErrorFebruary 18, 2013Ryland continues his onslaught of Ann, exposing secrets from her past that threaten to destroy her. Meanwhile, John Ross' plot to take over - S02E06
Blame GameFebruary 25, 2013John Ross continues to persuade Sue Ellen to help him take control of Ewing Energies. Christopher and Pamela Rebecca work with their lawyers - S02E07
The Furious and the FastMarch 4, 2013In the aftermath of John Ross and Sue Ellen's coup to take over Ewing Energies, Bobby retaliates with his brother's help, Gary, leaving the - S02E08
J.R.'s MasterpieceMarch 11, 2013In a heartrending farewell episode, Dallas says goodbye to the legendary J.R. Ewing, who, after a lifetime of scheming and dealing, has fina - S02E09
Ewings Unite!March 18, 2013As Bobby, Christopher and John Ross get to work on J.R.'s masterpiece, J.R.'s will has lasting ramifications for the family legacy and South - S02E10
Guilt & InnocenceMarch 25, 2013Peace among the Ewings is threatened when catastrophe strikes and Christopher's technology is believed to be the cause. As Bobby struggles t - S02E11
Let Me InApril 1, 2013Conspiracy emerges intent on keeping Christopher to blame for recent events and to cripple Ewing Energies. The Ewings' investigation into th - S02E12
A Call to ArmsApril 8, 2013With the clock ticking in the wake of Cliff and Ryland putting Ewing Energies on the verge of collapse, the Ewings battle back with J.R.'s m - S02E13
Love and FamilyApril 8, 2013After Pamela proves her loyalty to John Ross, he goes out on a limb to let her in on J.R.'s master plan. But when Christopher's suspicions a - S02E14
Guilt by AssociationApril 15, 2013When John Ross and Pamela make a shocking discovery about an enemy's whereabouts the night J.R. was killed, Bobby is compelled to reveal mor - S02E15
LegaciesApril 15, 2013In the electrifying second season finale, the Ewings unite to execute J.R.'s master plan. Twists and turns abound as each family member trie
Season03
- S03E01
The ReturnFebruary 24, 2014—Season 3 kicks off with the Ewings on top, having vanquished Cliff Barnes and taken over his company. The Ewings are united, with Sue Ellen - S03E02
Trust MeMarch 3, 2014—On the heels of Nicolas' arrival, John Ross goes to great lengths to keep his plans for Ewing Global moving forward, locking horns with Bobb - S03E03
Playing ChickenMarch 10, 2014—The race to secure capital for the impending Arctic Lease auction has Bobby scrambling to outmaneuver John Ross' efforts to frack on Southfo - S03E04
Lifting the VeilMarch 17, 2014—It's wedding day at Southfork and Afton, Ray and Lucy return for the occasion. The only one missing is the groom, John Ross, who's skipped o - S03E05
D.T.R.March 24, 2014—The honeymoon is over for John Ross, as Bobby and Sue Ellen try to use the Governor to stop John Ross from becoming just like his father, J. - S03E06
Like Father, Like SonMarch 31, 2014On the heels of Bobby's appointment as Railroad Commissioner, John Ross scrambles to find the funds to keep the Arctic lease deal alive, eve - S03E07
Like a Bad PennyApril 7, 2014—As Bobby and Ann work to get Sue Ellen released, John Ross pushes ahead on his plans for control of Ewing Global, enlisting the help of one - S03E08
Where There's SmokeApril 14, 2014—In the electrifying mid-season finale, Pamela's discovery that John Ross has been sleeping with Emma ignites a firestorm at Southfork threat - S03E09
Denial, Anger, AcceptanceAugust 18, 2014—The mid-season premiere finds the Ewing family searching for answers as to who set the fire at Southfork Ranch and who will survive. While J - S03E10
Dead ReckoningAugust 25, 2014—The dark cloud over Southfork continues to grow with the news of a family death. Meanwhile, Christopher and Heather's relationship is put to - S03E11
HurtSeptember 1, 2014—In a thrilling showdown, Elena finally confronts the Ewings for what J.R. did to her father and for framing Cliff. Sue Ellen, Pamela and Ann - S03E12
Victims of LoveSeptember 8, 2014—As Ewing Global goes public, twists and turns abound while everyone scrambles to claim ownership. Pamela struggles with what to do now that - S03E13
Boxed InSeptember 15, 2014—In the wake of a devastating family kidnapping, Bobby puts everything on the line to save lives. John Ross and Pamela form a truce of sorts. - S03E14
EndgameSeptember 22, 2014—In the electrifying third season finale, the Ewings and the Rylands finally force the cartel to pay the piper as some lives are saved and ot - S03E15
Brave New WorldSeptember 22, 2014—While Christopher races to find Elena, Bobby is double-crossed by the cartel. No longer able to sit by, John Ross puts his own life on the l
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