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The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
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- 01
The Fourth SonBobby's oil tanker sinks with over 600,000 gallons and is not insured. Cliff is seeing Donna with a view to working for Dave's campaign. Bobby does some detective work and finds out how devious J.R.'s plan really is. Amos Krebbs, whom Ray hasn't seen or heard from since he was three, shows up at Southfork with some very disturbing news for the entire Ewing family. - 02
A House DividedThe cartel members and J.R.'s banker are financially ruined after the nationalization of the Asian fields. Seth Stone, one of the cartel members, kills himself. J.R. moves to drive Kristin and Alan Beam out of town and he wants to put Sue Ellen back into the sanitarium. Pam and Bobby leave Dallas when Bobby learns that J.R. shut down an oil field to stop Cliff from having his portion of revenge based on an agreement between Digger and Jock which Cliff has found among Digger's papers. An unknown visitor calls on J.R. late at the office. - 03
Goodbye, Cliff BarnesMiss Ellie has accepted Jock's death. Marilee Stone tells Cliff that J.R. used her to get Sue Ellen back. Bobby tells Pam the truth about Christopher. They fly to Los Angeles and learn that Kristin miscarried J.R.'s baby, that Farraday and Kristin were married, and that Farraday is Christopher father. Clayton comes back from vacation. J.R. and Sue Ellen plan to marry and break the news to the family. Lucy tells Muriel she was raped by Roger. Cliff feels devastated when Sue Ellen tells him she's marrying J.R. He tries to kill himself. Rebecca shows up at Southfork and tells Miss Ellie that the Ewing-Barnes feud will continue. Sue Ellen feels guilty about Cliff's suicide attempt and tells J.R. she may not be able to marry him if Cliff dies.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Season's bestDigger's DaughterApril 2, 1978Dallas begins with a Romeo and Juliet theme. Bobby James Ewing, the youngest of the Ewing sons, marrying Pamela Barnes. Pamela (Pam) is the - S01E02
LessonsApril 9, 1978Lucy Ewing is skipping school, and spending most of her time in the hayloft with Ray Krebbs. Pam, still not fitting in with the Ewing Clan, - S01E03
Spy in the HouseApril 16, 1978Cliff Barnes, Pam's brother is not pleased that his sister has married a Ewing. A document Bobby asked Pam to bring to Ewing Oil ends up in - S01E04
Winds of VengeanceApril 23, 1978Luther Frick and his buddy find out that J.R Ewing and Ray Krebbs have been having a little fun with their women, so they decide payback is - S01E05
BarbecueApril 30, 1978The Ewings hold the family's annual Barbecue, and as usual the sparks fly. Digger's appearance pleases Ellie but annoys Jock. Lucy is thrill
Season02
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Reunion (1)September 23, 1978Bobby surprises Pam by asking her join him on a business trip to Las Vegas. During the trip they are shocked to find brother Gary working at - S02E02
Reunion (2)September 30, 1978J.R's efforts to rid the family of Gary...again, begin to work. J.R pretends to help his younger brother, by including him in some Ewing bus - S02E03
Old AcquaintanceOctober 7, 1978Jenna Wade, Bobby's former love, returns to his life. She is trouble, and she and her daughter need his help. Bobby believes her daughter, C - S02E04
BypassOctober 14, 1978Bobby questions his role at Ewing Oil, as J.R's way of doing business does not sit well with him. Jock does not support this, and confronts - S02E05
Black Market BabyOctober 15, 1978Sue Ellen is fearful Pam will produce the next Ewing heir before her. Sue Ellen is desperate, and decides to adopt. When she encounters obst - S02E06
Double WeddingOctober 21, 1978Ed Haynes shows up in Dallas, causing conflict in Bobby and Pam's marriage. Pam was married to Ed, something she failed to tell Bobby. J.R o - S02E07
RunawayOctober 28, 1978It's Lucy Ewing's birthday. Sue Ellen is planning the music, Pam brings her home dresses, and J.R is planning the guest list. Lucy is not pl - S02E08
ElectionNovember 5, 1978Pam finds herself once again in the middle, between her brother and the Ewing family. Cliff Barnes is in a race for state senator, and the E - S02E09
SurvivalNovember 12, 1978During a storm, the Ewing plane, with both J.R and Bobby on board, crashes. The news gets to Ellie first, who, worried about his heart condi - S02E10
Act of LoveNovember 19, 1978When J.R was feared dead in the plane crash, Sue Ellen turned to Cliff Barnes for support. The relationship progressed, and while J.R is awa - S02E11
TriangleNovember 26, 1978Pam, Bobby and Lucy join Ray out for a night of country music. Ray has become serious about country singer Garnett McGee. When Jock leaves R - S02E12
Fallen IdolDecember 3, 1978Bobby Ewing decides a new venture in is order. His old buddy Guzzler Bennett returns to Dallas, and wants Bobby to join him in the construct - S02E13
KidnappedDecember 17, 1978Kidnappers going after J.R Ewing, end up taking Bobby instead. The kidnappers want to use Cliff Barnes as the go between, but J.R cannot sta - S02E14
Home AgainJanuary 7, 1979Ellie's brother Garrison, presumed dead, shockingly shows up at Southfork. Ellie, knowing the Ranch was supposed to be his, tells the family - S02E15
For Love or MoneyJanuary 14, 1979Sue Ellen's mother and sister arrive in Dallas, and just in the nick of time. Sue Ellen catches J.R with another woman, and moves in with he - S02E16
Julie's ReturnJanuary 26, 1979Jock is getting tired of being treated like an invalid. J.R uses his father's heart attack to keep him out of Ewing Oil. Ellie attempts to k - S02E17
The Red File (1)February 2, 1979J.R is not happy that Cliff is back in public office. He attempts to use Julie to get info about Cliff. She is tired of J.R, and decides she - S02E18
Season's bestThe Red File (2)February 9, 1979Pam is sure that J.R is framing Cliff, and leaves Bobby and Southfork. Bobby holds J.R responsible, and promises to get to the bottom of thi - S02E19
Sue Ellen's SisterFebruary 16, 1979Cliff tries to get Ewing information out of Sue Ellen, but she is not interested in helping him. He then tries Pam, who is hurt and angry ab - S02E20
Call GirlFebruary 23, 1979J.R. needs to get rid of Ben Maxwell, Cliff's backer at the OLM. Meanwhile, whilst still separated from Bobby, Pam makes friends with a mode - S02E21
Royal MarriageMarch 9, 1979J.R is thrilled when Lucy becomes engaged to Kit Mainwaring. It will mean a potential business merger with Mainwaring Oil, which would be be - S02E22
The OutsidersMarch 16, 1979Sam Culver is someone J.R thinks is important, but Sam's wife, Donna Culver, is fooling around with Ray Krebbs. Bobby and Pam run into them - S02E23
John Ewing III (1)March 23, 1979Lucy's a wreck after her breakup with Kit, and turns to drugs. Sue Ellen's battle with the bottle continues, even whilst pregnant. Despite e - S02E24
John Ewing III (2)April 6, 1979Sue Ellen is not happy in the sanitarium. Bobby visits her, and thinks that Cliff is the father of the baby. J.R visits, which does not make
Season03
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Whatever Happened to Baby John? (1)September 21, 1979Sue Ellen returns home from the hospital, but is not a thrilled new mom. The family worries she is sinking into depression, not caring about - S03E02
Whatever Happened to Baby John? (2)September 28, 1979Jock is set up by a hoaxer, Bobby thinks Cliff may have taken John Ross, and hunts him down. J.R gets a call from Ames and Garr claiming the - S03E03
The Silent KillerOctober 5, 1979Sue Ellen's mother, and predatory sister, Kristin, arrive at Southfork for a visit to see baby John Ross, much to Lucy's displeasure. Digger - S03E04
SecretsOctober 12, 1979Pam continues to worry about her family's health and its possible effects on John Ross, and her pregnancy. Valene returns to town, determine - S03E05
The Kristin AffairOctober 19, 1979J.R can't keep his eyes off Sue-Ellen's sister, Kristin, so he gives her a job at Ewing Oil, and moves her into the Ewing condo. Pam tells B - S03E06
The Dove HuntOctober 26, 1979J.R. and Jock get wounded by sniper fire when three of Jock's enemies from the past catch up with him during a hunting trip to Louisiana. In - S03E07
The Lost ChildNovember 2, 1979Sue Ellen is unhappy with her marriage to J.R. and she looks for psychiatric help. J.R. is stalling over Jock's request about Amanda. Pam ha - S03E08
RodeoNovember 9, 1979It's Ewing Rodeo day, and the family is out in force, with both Bobby and Ray showing their riding skills. Sue Ellen has her head turned by - S03E09
Mastectomy (1)November 16, 1979J.R.'s stalling over Jock's request for Amanda's will provision is revealed. Sue Ellen continues to meet with Dusty, who encourages her to l - S03E10
Mastectomy (2)November 16, 1979Miss Ellie's tumor is completely removed along with her breast, but she falls into a depression, fearing losing Jock. Lucy can't handle Elli - S03E11
The HeiressNovember 23, 1979It's Jock's birthday, and J.R. stages a fight with Alan Bean at his party, attracting Lucy's eye, but in pursuing him, she witnesses an impo - S03E12
Ellie Saves the DayNovember 30, 1979The drilling in Asia run into serious trouble because of a typhoon and the banks demand their loan back. The Ewings are shocked to learn J.R - S03E13
Mother of the YearDecember 14, 1979Pam is getting closer to baby John Ross. The section 40 well on Southfork is uncapped. Jock takes control, and wants to sell the Asian field - S03E14
Return EngagementDecember 20, 1979It's Gary's birthday, and Miss Ellie is missing him terribly. She begs Lucy to find Gary through Valene. J.R. takes Kristin off for another - S03E15
Love and MarriageDecember 21, 1979Pam throws herself into work to make up for not spending time with the baby, at the expense of time with Bobby. J.R. plots to get rid of Joc - S03E16
Power PlayJanuary 4, 1980Lucy is secretly seeing Alan Beam, but all he is interested in is her family's money. Pam is promoted at her job once again and problems in - S03E17
Paternity SuitJanuary 11, 1980It's D-Day for Cliff's campaign as his funds dry up. Sue Ellen meets up with Dusty again. Cliff makes it public that he's John Ross's father - S03E18
Jenna's ReturnJanuary 18, 1980Pam has to go to Paris for work, and although he doesn't approve, Bobby takes her to the airport and runs into Jenna Wade, his old girlfrien - S03E19
Sue Ellen's ChoiceFebruary 1, 1980Bobby wants to save his marriage and asks Pam for help but she doesn't think she can. She feels guilty because she can't have a baby. Sue El - S03E20
Second ThoughtsFebruary 8, 1980J.R. is pressuring Alan Beam to marry Lucy as soon as possible, but she's got a new crush. Cliff feels he is finished professionally but Bob - S03E21
Divorce, Ewing StyleFebruary 15, 1980Sue Ellen's plan seems to be working, but J.R. has made plans of his own. The investigation into the body found on Ray's land continues. Ala - S03E22
Jock's Trial (1)February 22, 1980Cliff is put in charge of the investigation into the possible murder on Southfork and pursues the Ewings. Miss Ellie continues to fight the - S03E23
Jock's Trial (2)February 29, 1980Jock is bailed over the charges, and they hire a top trial lawyer. Miss Ellie makes her position clear with Matt. Sue Ellen falls apart afte - S03E24
The Wheeler DealerMarch 14, 1980J.R.'s Asian fields mature and the bank loans are paid off, but there's danger on the horizon. Sue Ellen is lost in an alcoholic haze. Pam i - S03E25
Season's bestA House DividedMarch 21, 1980The cartel members and J.R.'s banker are financially ruined after the nationalization of the Asian fields. Seth Stone, one of the cartel mem
Season04
- S04E01
No More Mister Nice Guy (1)November 7, 1980J.R. is seriously wounded. At the hospital, the Ewing family awaits news, and the police search for clues and suspects. Sue Ellen has no mem - S04E02
No More Mister Nice Guy (2)November 9, 1980Bobby agrees to run Ewing Oil in J.R.'s absence but only with Jock's support for his autonomy. Sue Ellen feels guilty that she may have shot - S04E03
NightmareNovember 14, 1980Sue Ellen is having recurrent nightmares about J.R.'s shooting, whilst the man himself fights to overcome the helplessness of his paralysis. - S04E04
Who Done It?November 21, 1980Sue Ellen's fingerprints are identified on the gun that was used to shoot J.R. and she is arrested. Feeling abandoned by the family, her bai - S04E05
Taste of SuccessNovember 28, 1980Kristin gives the police J.R.s pack of lies, the case is closed, and she and is banished to California. J.R.s brush with death has not mello - S04E06
The Venezuelan ConnectionDecember 5, 1980J.R. and Bobby are in conflict over who is running Ewing Oil which puts Jock in the middle. J.R. makes some plans to make Bobby's' life very - S04E07
Season's bestThe Fourth SonDecember 12, 1980Bobby's oil tanker sinks with over 600,000 gallons and is not insured. Cliff is seeing Donna with a view to working for Dave's campaign. Bob - S04E08
Trouble at Ewing 23December 19, 1980Ray is adjusting to the previous episode's revelations, and his status as a Ewing. Cliff and Donna are an item, and Ray is disappointed when - S04E09
The Prodigal MotherJanuary 2, 1981Bobby is trying to recover the devastated Ewing 23 field, but J.R and Jock oppose his plan. Pam believes she has at last found her mother, b - S04E10
Executive WifeJanuary 9, 1981J.R. encourages Jock to invest in Punk's land project at Takapa Lake, fully aware that this will conflict with Bobby's plans to invest in Jo - S04E11
End of the Road (1)January 16, 1981J.R. is back to normal, sleeping with his secretary behind Sue Ellen's back. Bobby finds himself in a tough position after he enters an oil - S04E12
End of the Road (2)January 23, 1981Gary and Valene fly in for the wedding. Bobby knows that dealing with Westar will mean a betrayal for some independents. At Lucy and Mitch's - S04E13
Making of a PresidentJanuary 30, 1981Bobby gets J.R. to give him control of Ewing 23 in return for his resignation and J.R. hires a high-pressure public relations woman named Le - S04E14
Start the Revolution with MeFebruary 6, 1981J.R.'s campaign for power puts him further under the influence of Leslie Stewart who, much to his frustration, keeps him at arm's length. Th - S04E15
The QuestFebruary 13, 1981J.R. uses his influence to make sure that Cliff Barnes does not get chosen for public office. Lucy is onto Afton's gold-digging. Pam makes h - S04E16
Lover, Come BackFebruary 20, 1981J.R.'s successful involvement in the Asian coup brings the cartel back onside. Donna and Ray are reunited and plan to marry. Leslie tries to - S04E17
The New Mrs. EwingFebruary 27, 1981Miss Ellie is furious at Jock's move to incorporate Ray into the Ewing sons' trust fund. Bobby is elected to the State Senate. Leslie interf - S04E18
Mark of CainMarch 13, 1981Bobby find he's on the committee for the Takapa project, putting him between Jock and Miss Ellie. Pam and Cliff's mother, Rebecca, returns. - S04E19
The Gathering StormMarch 27, 1981Mitch feels out of his depth, and undermined, by Lucy. Jock walks out on Miss Ellie. The scheming Leslie twists J.R. round her little finger - S04E20
Ewing vs. EwingApril 3, 1981Clint puts his feelings for Sue Ellen on the line. Donna and Ray try to reconcile Jock and Miss Ellie only to find their problems run deeper - S04E21
New BeginningsApril 10, 1981Jock and Miss Ellie's reconciliation results in a second honeymoon and the stalling of J.R.'s scheme to sell Ewing Oil. Punk has another lan - S04E22
Full CircleApril 17, 1981Kristin Shepard returns from California to reveal another scheme. Cliff agrees to meet his mother. Sue Ellen meets Dusty again. Lucy moves o - S04E23
Ewing-GateMay 1, 1981The pressure on J.R. and Ewing Oil increases. Sue Ellen and the Farlows make plans for her escape. Kristin demands more from J.R. Ray is off
Season05
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Missing HeirOctober 9, 1981The identity of the dead woman floating in the pool is revealed. J.R. and Cliff accuse each other of murder and both are questioned by the p - S05E02
Gone, But Not ForgottenOctober 16, 1981J.R. and Cliff testify at the inquest. Jeremy Wendell isn't happy that J.R. got off scot free over the Asian crisis, and lets Cliff know it. - S05E03
Showdown at San AngeloOctober 23, 1981Miss Ellie comes home but Jock is away on business. Cliff wants to leave Dallas, but Rebecca has a idea. Sue Ellen has misgivings about buil - S05E04
Little Boy LostOctober 30, 1981As they prepare to do battle for temporary custody of John Ross, J.R. concocts a scheme to undermine Sue Ellen's chances. Pam's depression t - S05E05
The Sweet Smell of RevengeNovember 6, 1981Sue Ellen and the Farlows are over the moon at the court's decision. Pam finally cracks and needs help. J.R. moves in on Clayton's businesse - S05E06
The Big Shut DownNovember 13, 1981J.R. needs a big loan, and Vaughan Leland is the key. Clayton Farlow refuses to give in to J.R.'s demands. Bobby makes arrangements to buy m - S05E07
BlockedNovember 20, 1981Afton is finding her deal with J.R. to be unbearable. Bobby confronts Jordan Lee over Kristin and meets Jeff Farraday again. J.R.'s plan sta - S05E08
The SplitNovember 27, 1981Clayton sticks by Sue Ellen. Afton's deal with J.R. comes to abrupt end. Jock continues on his mission in South America for the State Depart - S05E09
Five Dollars a BarrelDecember 4, 1981Gary visits Southfork. J.R. plots to acquire Gary and Ray's voting shares. Cliff sets up a plan to ruin J.R. for good. Dusty is still dwelli - S05E10
Starting OverDecember 11, 1981J.R. consults a broker in New York about selling Ewing stock. Dusty competes in a rodeo. Miss Ellie wants to help Ray out of his financial p - S05E11
Waterloo at SouthforkDecember 18, 1981Pam is taking care of Christopher, delighted with the new baby. Ray is forced to pull out of his development deal. A determined Miss Ellie c - S05E12
Barbecue TwoJanuary 1, 1982After the divorce hearings, Sue Ellen moves into her new apartment with John Ross. Lucy meets a young photographer called Roger. Mitch makes - S05E13
The SearchJanuary 8, 1982J.R, Bobby and Ray fly to South America to join in the investigation of Jock's helicopter accident. They search in the jungle and even reach - S05E14
DenialJanuary 15, 1982Jock's death devastates J.R., Ray and Lucy the most. J.R. seeks consolation with Serena but feels very depressed and neglects Ewing Oil busi - S05E15
Head of the FamilyJanuary 22, 1982Ray neglects his ranch duties and is reprimanded by Bobby. Clayton offers his friendship to Sue Ellen. Bobby tells Miss Ellie that if J.R. c - S05E16
The PhoenixJanuary 29, 1982J.R. finally returns to the business and brings John Ross into the office for the first time. Pam is concerned about whether Christopher cam - S05E17
My Father, My SonFebruary 5, 1982J.R. pressures Donna to talk Ray into giving up his voting shares. J.R. sees Cliff and Sue Ellen together in a restaurant, and hires a detec - S05E18
AnniversaryFebruary 12, 1982J.R. hatches a plot against Cliff with the help of Wally Hampton, chairman of one of the biggest conglomerates in the South-West. Rebecca is - S05E19
AdoptionFebruary 19, 1982J.R.'s charm offensive with Sue Ellen continues, whilst carefully manipulating all around him. Donna is angry with the way that Ray is tryin - S05E20
The MaelstromFebruary 26, 1982Sue Ellen tells Clayton that Kristin and J.R. were lovers. Ray recovers from Jock's death and reconciles with Donna. J.R. learns Bobby paid - S05E21
The ProdigalMarch 5, 1982Rebecca gives Cliff autonomy in running Wentworth Tool and Die, which upsets Katherine. Donna learns during her book research that the late - S05E22
VengeanceMarch 12, 1982J.R. makes moves to set up Cliff. Donna wrestles with her conscience over the damning evidence she has found. Clayton is confronted by J.R. - S05E23
BlackmailMarch 19, 1982Clayton goes overseas on vacation. Bobby finds Farraday murdered. Sue Ellen accuses J.R. of destroying her friendship with Clayton. Donna an - S05E24
The InvestigationMarch 26, 1982Police question Bobby about Farraday. The family are worried about Lucy's disappearance. Rebecca learns Cliff has been withdrawing large amo - S05E25
AcceptanceApril 2, 1982Continuing his courtship, J.R. sends roses to Sue Ellen's apartment every day. Rebecca asks Cliff to resign from Wentworth Tool and Die over - S05E26
Season's bestGoodbye, Cliff BarnesApril 9, 1982Miss Ellie has accepted Jock's death. Marilee Stone tells Cliff that J.R. used her to get Sue Ellen back. Bobby tells Pam the truth about Ch
Season06
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Changing of the GuardOctober 1, 1982Miss Ellie, Bobby and Lucy vote to have J.R. removed as president of Ewing Oil. J.R. learns Christopher is not his baby. Rebecca, Afton and - S06E02
Where There's a WillOctober 8, 1982Pam gives Cliff some home truths. Bobby makes some needed cutbacks at Ewing Oil. J.R. is tries to see Jock's will by using Serena and blackm - S06E03
Billion Dollar QuestionOctober 15, 1982The Ewings get an invitation for another Oil Barons Ball. Lucy has an abortion. Cliff cautiously accepts Marilee's job offer. J.R. pressures - S06E04
The Big BallOctober 22, 1982J.R. continues to secretly run Harwood Oil. Dusty questions Sue Ellen about her and J.R. Ray and Donna go to Amos Krebbs' funeral. Dusty int - S06E05
Jock's WillOctober 29, 1982Pamela urges Lucy to go back to work. Ray and Donna continue in Kansas. Ray learns Mickey is hiding a criminal conviction from his mother. J - S06E06
Season's bestAftermathNovember 5, 1982The battle for Ewing Oil begins, to Pam's concern. Mickey settles into Southfork ranch reluctantly. J.R. seeks a variance for pumping more o - S06E07
Hit and RunNovember 12, 1982Cliff starts work as the president of the new Barnes-Wentworth oil company. Miss Ellie meets an admirer. J.R. makes his move on Walt Driscol - S06E08
The Ewing TouchNovember 19, 1982J.R. blackmails Walt Driscoll and gets his variance. Miss Ellie tries to make peace with Rebecca. Christopher's adoption becomes final and t - S06E09
Fringe BenefitsNovember 26, 1982Bobby's Canadian deal is delayed due to weather problems. J.R. and Sue Ellen get ready for their wedding. Pam and Sue Ellen become closer de - S06E10
The WeddingDecember 3, 1982It's December 3, and J.R. and Sue Ellen remarry, but the cartel members stay away. Mickey and Lucy meet, but Ray warns Mickey to stay away f - S06E11
Post NuptialDecember 10, 1982Cliff makes a scene at the wedding and then fights with J.R. in the pool. Rebecca encourages the cartel to put the screws to J.R. Holly reve - S06E12
Barbecue ThreeDecember 17, 1982Sue Ellen and Pam vow to remain friends despite the Ewing battle. Bobby investigates J.R's excess crude mystery. The Texas Energy Commission - S06E13
Mama DearestDecember 31, 1982Miss Ellie's decision to contest Jock's will causes further divisions in the family as J.R. warns Miss Ellie he will fight her in court. Bob - S06E14
The Ewing BluesJanuary 7, 1983Miss Ellie is torn between her concern for the family and her love for Jock. The cartel refuses to allow Bobby to uncap the Wellington field - S06E15
The ReckoningJanuary 14, 1983J.R. and Bobby unite against Miss Ellie in her effort to overrule Jock's will. Pam's siding with Miss Ellie causes more tensions with Bobby. - S06E16
A Ewing Is a EwingJanuary 28, 1983Cliff plots to tempt J.R. with political office. Mark Graison continues to try to impress Pam. J.R. gets a visit from an Air Force general c - S06E17
Crash of '83February 4, 1983J.R. gets suspicious of Clayton's intentions towards Miss Ellie. Hicks is questioned by Bobby about J.R. but Hicks denies knowing him. Ray i - S06E18
RequiemFebruary 11, 1983After the plane crash, Rebecca dies, with Pam at her bedside. Clayton accuses J.R. of being responsible for Rebecca's death. The Texas Energ - S06E19
LegacyFebruary 18, 1983Pam leaves Bobby and Southfork, to J.R.'s delight, and moves into a hotel. The cartel celebrates J.R.'s losing his variance. J.R. tells Mark - S06E20
Brothers and SistersFebruary 25, 1983J.R. could go to jail for shipping oil to Cuba. Clayton sells the Southern Cross and gets closer to Ellie. Holly wants J.R. out of Harwood O - S06E21
Caribbean ConnectionMarch 4, 1983Donna accuses Mickey of being interested in Lucy for her money. Katherine tries to persuade Mark to stay close to Pamela. Clayton continues - S06E22
The StingMarch 11, 1983Bobby and Ray bust J.R's Caribbean deal and Driscoll gets arrested. Clayton Farlow meets Mark Graison. Ellie and Clayton wonder whether Pam - S06E23
Hell Hath No FuryMarch 18, 1983After suffering a $17 million loss, Holly Harwood tells Bobby that she's determined to get the Ewing brothers out of her life. Lucy enjoys m - S06E24
Cuba LibreMarch 25, 1983J.R. goes to Puerto Rica and learns he'll have to go to Cuba to claim his $40 million. Mark Graison and Pamela vacation in France. Aunt Lil - S06E25
Tangled WebApril 1, 1983J.R.'s Cuban contact teaches him a lesson, but pays him the money. Cliff refuses to let Bobby use the Tundra Torque drill bit. In France, Ma - S06E26
Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at SouthforkApril 15, 1983Sue Ellen starts drinking again and Clayton finds her in his bed. Pamela comes back from France and questions Bobby about him and Katherine. - S06E27
PenultimateApril 29, 1983After the car crash, Mickey and Sue Ellen are taken to the hospital but Sue Ellen is released shortly afterwards. Mickey is in a coma and ma - S06E28
Ewing InfernoMay 6, 1983Ray pressures Sheriff Washburn to find the hit-and-run driver. Holly wants to pay J.R. his $20 million in instalments but J.R. objects, righ
Season07
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The Road BackSeptember 30, 1983Bobby comes to the rescue of Ray, J.R., Sue Ellen and John Ross during the Southfork fire. Ray continues to blame J.R. for the car crash. Su - S07E02
The Long GoodbyeOctober 7, 1983Sue Ellen tells J.R. she wants separate bedrooms and separate lives. Bobby tells Pam the battle for Ewing Oil is over and he wants her back - S07E03
The LetterOctober 14, 1983Katherine pressures Pam to leave Bobby for good, with J.R.'s help. Sue Ellen thinks John Ross needs psychological counseling. In a conversat - S07E04
My Brother's KeeperOctober 21, 1983J.R. encourages Bobby to take a break from Ewing business, considering the divorce he's going through. Sue Ellen is happy to see John Ross h - S07E05
The Quality of MercyOctober 28, 1983Bobby confides in Phyllis about his divorce and Lucy confides in Sue Ellen about the situation with Mickey. J.R. tells John Ross that he wil - S07E06
Check and MateNovember 4, 1983Ray is arrested for unplugging Mickey's life support and Aunt Lil falls into depression. Cliff tries to pay Sly for inside information on J. - S07E07
Ray's TrialNovember 11, 1983Ray is uncooperative before the trial and Paul Morgan complains to Donna that he's not getting any information from him. Cliff is envious of - S07E08
The Oil Baron's BallNovember 18, 1983Aunt Lil testifies at Ray's trial and tries to take all the responsibility for Mickey's death. Pam convinces Katherine to go to the Oil Baro - S07E09
Morning AfterNovember 25, 1983At the Oil Baron's Ball, Cliff publicly announces his own Willard Barnes Foundation, and that Jock stole from Digger. A fight erupts, involv - S07E10
The Buck Stops HereDecember 2, 1983J.R. accuses Sue Ellen of having a relationship with Peter. Bobby questions Jenna about who Charlie's father is. Mark Graison gets impatient - S07E11
To Catch a SlyDecember 9, 1983Pamela tells Christopher that she wishes she and Bobby were together, but in reality she seems to be getting closer to Mark Graison. Cliff B - S07E12
Barbecue FourDecember 16, 1983J.R. continues to use his secretary Sly to set up Cliff. Bobby wants Jenna Wade to quit her job as a waitress. Peter Richards goes out with - S07E13
Past ImperfectDecember 23, 1983J.R. is furious about Clayton's engagement to Miss Ellie. He tells Detective McSween to investigate Clayton's background. Ellie wants Clayto - S07E14
Peter's PrinciplesJanuary 6, 1984Sue Ellen learns from Peter's roommate that he left the dorm. Cliff wants the cartel to go in a deal with him on the offshore tracts. It's D - S07E15
Offshore CrudeJanuary 13, 1984J.R. is upset to learn that Bobby met with Pamela. John Ross wants to see Peter and keeps bugging his mother about it. Sue Ellen reminds J.R - S07E16
Some Do... Some Don'tJanuary 20, 1984J.R. tries to set Bobby up by letting Cliff buy Travis Boyd's company. Donna tells Miss Ellie that she's lucky to be marrying Clayton Farlow - S07E17
Eye of the BeholderJanuary 27, 1984Mark Graison hides his hospital stay from Pamela. Katherine hires a private investigator to find Renaldo Marchetta. Miss Ellie persists in h - S07E18
Twelve Mile LimitFebruary 3, 1984J.R. uses Sly to sell geological reports to Cliff. J.R. can't get over Miss Ellie and Clayton's marriage. Afton goes to visit Mitch in Atlan - S07E19
Where Is Poppa?February 10, 1984Edgar Randolph's wife Martha tries to discover what really happened to her husband, while Edgar is released from the hospital. Peter Richard - S07E20
When the Bough BreaksFebruary 17, 1984After Sue Ellen's accident, the family is concerned about her health and the miscarriage. Donna investigates Edgar Randolph's past with the - S07E21
True ConfessionsFebruary 24, 1984J.R. tries to talk Marilee Stone out of doing business with Cliff. Ray and Donna take a trip to Maryland. Cliff tries to convince Pam to joi - S07E22
And the Winner Is...March 2, 1984J.R. is upset to learn that Bobby and Jenna are having problems, and tries to resolve the issue. J.R. gets suspicious that someone is behind - S07E23
Fools Rush InMarch 9, 1984J.R. pretends he wants Peter Richards around at Southfork for little John Ross' sake. Cliff has to come up with the balance of the money on - S07E24
The UnexpectedMarch 16, 1984J.R. plots to frame Peter and teach Sue Ellen a lesson. Afton hates Vaughn Leland. J.R. wants a double wedding ceremony; Clayton marrying El - S07E25
Strange AllianceMarch 23, 1984Katherine wants to make sure Pam doesn't change her mind about marrying Mark Graison. Sly continues to work for Cliff Barnes. Lucy is determ - S07E26
Blow UpApril 6, 1984Pressured by Jerry Kenderson, Pam tries to rush the wedding but Mark doesn't understand why. Vaughn Leland manipulates Cliff on J.R.'s instr - S07E27
Turning PointApril 13, 1984J.R. tries to question Jessica about Clayton's past. Vaughn Leland threatens to pull the plug on the money for Cliff. Clayton warns Jessica - S07E28
Love StoriesMay 4, 1984Mark insists on a big wedding. Katherine tells an unaware Bobby of J.R's "blackmail tape" and Bobby has a showdown with her. J.R. keeps digg - S07E29
Season's bestHush, Hush, Sweet JessieMay 11, 1984The Ewing family learns of Mark Graison's death. Bobby and Jenna hold off their announcement. Jenna fears that Mark's death may bring Bobby - S07E30
End GameMay 18, 1984Tension rises at the Ewing residence as the search for Miss Ellie and Jessica continues. Clayton and J.R. have a fight over Clayton's mental
Season08
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Killer at LargeSeptember 28, 1984Afton finds Bobby shot in J.R.'s office. Lucy suspects J.R. framed Peter. Ray tries to warn J.R. against Randolph. Sue Ellen and J.R. have a - S08E02
Battle LinesOctober 5, 1984J.R. suspects Cliff Barnes in the shooting of Bobby and he pressures the police to find answers fast. Vaughn Leland tries to patronize Cliff - S08E03
If at First You Don't SucceedOctober 12, 1984J.R. tells Bobby about Cliff's arrest. Cliff is released on bail. J.R. reveals to Bobby how he set Cliff up on the offshore drilling. Cliff - S08E04
JamieOctober 19, 1984Bobby confronts deadly danger in his hospital room. Bobby's assailant is caught. J.R., Cliff, and Pam discover that Katherine is mentally di - S08E05
FamilyOctober 26, 1984J.R. is very suspicious of Jamie's intentions. The Ewings question Jamie about her family. Sue Ellen insists that Jamie stay at Southfork. E - S08E06
Shadow of a DoubtNovember 2, 1984Pam is determined to find out what's going on with Mark Graison's car and other disturbing "signs." J.R. learns of Wendell's offer to Cliff. - S08E07
HomecomingNovember 9, 1984J.R. warns Bobby against Pam and Cliff's combined power after Pam inherits Mark Graison's wealth. Donna is excited about her oil venture. Pa - S08E08
Oil Baron's Ball IIINovember 16, 1984Wendell invites Cliff Barnes to sit at the Westar table at the Oil Barons' Ball. Sly needs a break from work and from interacting with Cliff - S08E09
ShadowsNovember 23, 1984Jenna is excited about the upcoming wedding. Bobby is mad at J.R. for making the wedding announcement at the ball. Donna and Miss Ellie are - S08E10
CharlieNovember 30, 1984Miss Ellie gets suspicious about Lucy being away from home so often. Clayton finds Jock's portrait gone from Southfork. Bobby and Jenna fear - S08E11
Barbecue FiveDecember 7, 1984Jamie starts working at Ewing Oil. Jerry Kenderson tries to talk Pamela out of pursuing Mark's "trail". Jenna thinks Charlie should meet her - S08E12
Do You Take This Woman ...December 14, 1984J.R. wants to throw Jamie out of Southfork. Sue Ellen volunteers to talk to Jamie while the Ewings debate what to do about her document. Mar - S08E13
Deja VuDecember 21, 1984The bride doesn't show up and the wedding is off. Cliff travels to Aunt Maggie's with Mandy Winger. J.R. and Bobby try to find Jenna and Mar - S08E14
Odd Man OutDecember 28, 1984J.R. continues to see Mandy Winger. Bobby drinks to forget what happened with Jenna Wade. Marchetta holds Jenna against her will. Clayton an - S08E15
Lockup in LaredoJanuary 4, 1985Jenna is arrested for the murder of Marchetta. Pam decides to go on to Jamaica to look for Mark Graison. Bobby learns why Jenna couldn't mar - S08E16
Winds of WarJanuary 11, 1985Jamie leaves Southfork, to J.R.'s delight. Clayton warns J.R. that Jamie will use her document against him. Jenna Wade's fingerprints are fo - S08E17
Bail OutJanuary 25, 1985Bobby takes care of Charlie Wade after she is released by Veronica. Miss Ellie fears that Ewing Oil will fall into the hands of outsiders if - S08E18
Legacy of HateFebruary 1, 1985Pam confronts J.R. about her Caribbean trip and joins Jamie and Cliff in the legal battle for Ewing Oil. Jenna can't wait to marry Bobby. Fa - S08E19
Sins of the FathersFebruary 8, 1985Pamela defends Bobby against Cliff's accusations. Ray dislikes Cliff Barnes and defends Jock's memory in the face of Cliff and Jamie's lawsu - S08E20
The Brothers EwingFebruary 15, 1985Clayton has a fight with J.R. over the meeting with Cliff and the roughneck. Before Jenna's trial, kids at school make problems for Charlie. - S08E21
Shattered DreamsFebruary 22, 1985J.R. confides in Mandy and tries to get Cliff out of her life. Miss Ellie vows to stay at Southfork with Clayton through the troubled times. - S08E22
Dead EndsMarch 1, 1985Bobby refuses to believe that Veronica died of natural causes. Barnes-Wentworth hires Jamie as a drilling expert. Ray and J.R. investigate J - S08E23
Trial and ErrorMarch 8, 1985Sue Ellen consoles Pam in Hong Kong after her dreams of finding Mark Graison are shattered. Mandy Winger fears a deeper involvement with J.R - S08E24
The VerdictMarch 15, 1985Pam and Sue Ellen decide to stop over on the way from Hong Kong. Ewing 17 is shut down for contaminating drinking water and J.R. plots to se - S08E25
SentencesMarch 29, 1985J.R. blackmails the head of the Texas Energy Commission. Pam tells Cliff that she has finally accepted Mark Graison's death. Charlie has a t - S08E26
Terms of EstrangementApril 12, 1985J.R. plots to have Pam and Bobby get back together. Cliff fears his offshore operation may be shut down. The airline comes up with breakthro - S08E27
The Ewing ConnectionApril 19, 1985J.R. tells Bobby and Ray about Jack's deal. Jamie is very upset after seeing Jack. Sue Ellen continues in her therapy group. Lucy meets with - S08E28
Deeds and MisdeedsMay 3, 1985Sue Ellen feels guilty over John Ross' operation and starts drinking again. Bobby and J.R. argue over Sue Ellen and the crisis with John Ros - S08E29
DeliveranceMay 10, 1985John Ross recovers after the surgery. Miss Ellie tells J.R. he should show Cliff the new evidence in the lawsuit. Police question the suspec - S08E30
Season's bestSwan SongMay 17, 1985Sue Ellen gets drunk at the Ewing victory party. Donna tells Ray about her pregnancy. J.R. reassures Mandy Winger that the problem with Sue
Season09
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The Family EwingSeptember 27, 1985The family mourns Bobby's death and Gary comes to the funeral from California. Pam blames herself for Bobby's death. J.R. attacks Sue Ellen - S09E02
Season's bestRock BottomSeptember 27, 1985J.R. objects to Bobby's will being read so soon after his death. J.R. tells Sue Ellen off who winds up falling victim to car theft. Ray regr - S09E03
Those EyesOctober 4, 1985J.R. investigates legal possibilities of stopping Pam from messing with Ewing Oil business. Jenna considers leaving Southfork. Ray plans to - S09E04
ResurrectionOctober 11, 1985Sue Ellen is shocked to find out that J.R. had her committed to the sanitarium and her freedom is in his hands. Jeremy Wendell extends a bus - S09E05
Saving GraceOctober 18, 1985Mark Graison returns into Pam's life and explains his long absence. J.R. plots to manoeuvre Cliff and Wendell out. Sue Ellen is scared befor - S09E06
MothersOctober 25, 1985J.R. wants to nominate Bobby as Oilman Of The Year. Mark Graison wants to fund a medical research center. Sue Ellen's mother Patricia arrive - S09E07
The Wind of ChangeNovember 1, 1985Miss Ellie feels sorry for J.R. and changes her mind on the Wendell offer. Sue Ellen apologizes to J.R. for the problems she caused as a wif - S09E08
QuandaryNovember 8, 1985Miss Ellie is happy that Ewing Oil will remain in Ewing hands. Pam has a major fight with Cliff over her decision concerning Christopher's s - S09E09
Close EncountersNovember 15, 1985J.R. tries to get Jack involved in Ewing Oil business. J.R. invites Angelica Nero to the annual Southfork rodeo. Sue Ellen's mother Patricia - S09E10
Suffer the Little ChildrenNovember 22, 1985Mandy Winger questions J.R. about Sue Ellen and their marriage. Ray and Donna grieve over their lost baby. Pam keeps Phyllis as her secretar - S09E11
The PrizeNovember 29, 1985Sue Ellen has nightmares. Angelica Nero's friend Nicholas gets impatient in Greece as the scheme to sign the deal with Ewing Oil unfolds. Mi - S09E12
En PassantDecember 6, 1985J.R. tries to win over the judge in charge of the appeal in the custody suit. Ray tries to help Donna go through the crisis after the baby's - S09E13
Goodbye, Farewell, and AmenDecember 13, 1985J.R. finds out that if Sue Ellen were to move back to Southfork, she would forfeit custody of John Ross. Sue Ellen tells her mother that she - S09E14
Curiosity Killed the CatDecember 20, 1985John Ross is very happy having both parents around. Cliff warns Mandy Winger against J.R. Jenna breaks up with Jack who leaves Dallas in ang - S09E15
The Missing LinkJanuary 3, 1986Miss Ellie questions Clayton about his strange behavior, while Charlie and J.R. question Jenna about Jack. Matt Cantrell shows up at Ewing O - S09E16
Twenty-Four HoursJanuary 10, 1986Jamie is seriously injured and in hospital but needs a rare blood transfusion from Jack. Angelica moves her plans forward. J.R. puts up a re - S09E17
The Deadly GameJanuary 17, 1986Jamie is stabilized at the hospital but the doctors warns against being overly optimistic. Pam and Matt Cantrell reminisce about Bobby. J.R. - S09E18
Blame It on BogotaJanuary 24, 1986J.R. and Cantrell discuss preparations for the Colombia trip. Jack spends time with Grace. Mark is disappointed with Pam's involvement in th - S09E19
Shadow GamesJanuary 31, 1986J.R. takes advantage of Pam being away from Ewing Oil. In Colombia, Matt Cantrell nervously awaits the package from J.R. Jenna spends more a - S09E20
MissingFebruary 7, 1986J.R. and local authorities try to locate Pam, who has disappeared in Colombia. Jack succumbs to Grace's wiles. Mandy stops working for Cliff - S09E21
Dire StraitsFebruary 14, 1986Pam is held by the kidnappers. Fights between Mark and Matt continue. Sue Ellen misses Pam. The Ewings decide to get psychiatric help for Je - S09E22
OvertureFebruary 21, 1986In Colombia, Mark talks Pam into staying to see the mine. J.R. and Matt plot to keep Pam away from Ewing Oil. Jack has more fun with Grace. - S09E23
Sitting DucksFebruary 28, 1986Mark, Cliff, and Pam return from Colombia. J.R. is happy to learn that Pam is determined to continue her investment in the mine. Donna and R - S09E24
MasqueradeMarch 7, 1986In Martinique, Jack Ewing agrees very unwillingly to go along with J.R. and Angelica. Pam considers selling Christopher's shares of Ewing Oi - S09E25
Just DessertsMarch 14, 1986In Martinique, police clean up the mess created at the masquerade ball and Angelica's entire scheme is revealed. Angelica takes the ultimate - S09E26
Nothing's Ever PerfectMarch 21, 1986J.R. is delighted to gain control of Ewing Oil, and he wants Sue Ellen back. Jenna pays Jack a surprise visit to clear the air. J.R. has big - S09E27
J.R. RisingApril 4, 1986Mandy Winger faces some tough career choices. Clayton and Ray encourage Jack to stay on in Dallas. Ray's past criminal conviction doesn't he - S09E28
SerendipityApril 11, 1986Mark warns J.R. to stay away away from him and Pam. Ray and Donna learn the reason Tony doesn't want to be adopted and ask him to reconsider - S09E29
Thrice in a LifetimeMay 2, 1986J.R. and Sue Ellen get a lot closer. Jack doesn't like new ranch hand Ben Stivers but Clayton introduces him to Miss Ellie. Cliff lashes out - S09E30
Hello, Goodbye, HelloMay 9, 1986J.R. tries to get Ewing Oil out of financial trouble but gets squeezed by the banks. Determined to fix the problem with Tony's adoption, Ray - S09E31
Blast from the PastMay 16, 1986Angelica offers J.R. a deal. Sue Ellen worries over J.R.'s safety in his dealings with Angelica, a woman who's wanted for murder. Jack pulls
Season10
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Return to Camelot (1)September 26, 1986As Bobby emerges from the shower in Pam's house, she discovers how long her dream was and she can't believe he's not dead. J.R. makes a prom - S10E02
Return to Camelot (2)September 26, 1986J.R. tries to talk Donna into taking up a lobbying position in Washington, and he endorses her at a public meeting. Ewing 12 is on fire afte - S10E03
Pari Per SueOctober 3, 1986Jeremy Wendell extends a business offer to J.R. and Bobby. Donna and Cliff collaborate on the Washington lobbying effort. Sue Ellen tells Mi - S10E04
Once and Future KingOctober 10, 1986J.R thinks Cliff and Donna's lobbying effort is a waste of time. Bobby publicly supports Donna. Jenna tells Pam that she can't get over Bobb - S10E05
EnigmaOctober 17, 1986Miss Ellie has a confrontation with Wes Parmalee and tells him to leave Southfork. J.R. confronts Sue Ellen about the detective. J.R. tells - S10E06
Trompe L'OeilOctober 24, 1986Punk Anderson is confused about whether Wes Parmalee could be Jock. J.R. meets C.D Calhoun and explains his plan to him. Ellie tells Wes Par - S10E07
Territorial ImperativeOctober 31, 1986J.R. and Bobby investigate Wes Parmalee. J.R. is worried about the future of Ewing Oil if Parmalee's story holds up in court. Jack Ewing tel - S10E08
The Second Time AroundNovember 7, 1986Wes Parmalee talks to John Ross. Sue Ellen tells Miss Ellie that she visited Parmalee. Charlie and Jenna disagree about the future and Bobby - S10E09
Bells Are RingingNovember 14, 1986Ray's shocking announcement about Jenna's pregnancy with Bobby's baby temporarily suspends the wedding and forces Miss Ellie to announce a s - S10E10
Who's Who at the Oil Baron's Ball?November 21, 1986Disagreement continues between Miss Ellie and Clayton over Wes Parmalee. Clayton feels he has to fight both Parmalee and Jock's ghost. A Hol - S10E11
Proof PositiveNovember 28, 1986Clayton moves out on Miss Ellie. Sue Ellen shows her "Valentine Lingerie" business to Pamela. J.R. confronts his mother about Clayton stayin - S10E12
Something Old, Something NewDecember 5, 1986Bobby flies down to South America to find evidence to get rid of Parmalee. Sue Ellen reveals to Mandy that she's behind "Valentine Lingerie" - S10E13
Bar-B-CuedDecember 12, 1986Miss Ellie and J.R. have a fight over her dating Parmalee. In Washington, Donna meets U.S. Senator Andrew Dowling. J.R. wants Clayton to sid - S10E14
The Fire Next TimeDecember 19, 1986The Parmalee mystery is resolved and things get back to normal at Ewing Oil but not between Clayton and Miss Ellie. Clayton goes on a manhun - S10E15
So Shall Ye ReapJanuary 2, 1987J.R. wants to buy off B.D. Calhoun to prevent his revenge. Bobby and Pam discuss her being overprotective of Christopher. Donna decides to l - S10E16
Tick, TockJanuary 9, 1987J.R. wants to buy off B.D. Calhoun to prevent his revenge. Bobby and Pam discuss her being overprotective of Christopher. Donna decides to l - S10E17
Night VisitorJanuary 23, 1987J.R. wakes to find a bomb by his bedside, but it's a fake, placed by Calhoun. Ellie meets with Jenna, who restates she wants nothing to do w - S10E18
Cat and MouseJanuary 30, 1987Ray doesn't like Senator Dowling hanging around Donna. The family thinks that Sue Ellen has started drinking again. Jenna tells Charlie that - S10E19
High Noon for CalhounFebruary 6, 1987J.R and Bobby tell their wives about B.D Calhoun. Sue Ellen, Pam, and the kids take safety in California. Wendell tells April he knows where - S10E20
OlioFebruary 13, 1987J.R. recovers in the hospital after the shooting in L.A. and gets a visitor from the CIA who brings good news. Pamela blames J.R. for the wh - S10E21
A Death in the FamilyFebruary 20, 1987Pam breaks the news of Jamie's death to Cliff. J.R. pressures April about the 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. plots to frame Cliff for Jamie's - S10E22
Revenge of the NerdFebruary 27, 1987Sue Ellen shows Pam the new Valentine Girl. Ray is determined to fight for custody of his child. Donna confides in Miss Ellie before the div - S10E23
The Ten Percent SolutionMarch 13, 1987Jeremy Wendell wants Cliff to sell him his 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. plots to frame Cliff for Jamie's death. Bobby doesn't share J.R.'s - S10E24
Some Good, Some BadMarch 20, 1987Cliff is questioned by the police as a murder suspect. J.R. tries to get a court injunction against Cliff. Jenna moves in with Ray which mak - S10E25
War and PeaceApril 3, 1987Pam tells Cliff that he's obsessed with revenge against the Ewings. Valentine wants Mandy back in the lingerie business. Jenna and Miss Elli - S10E26
Ruthless PeopleApril 10, 1987J.R. and April outmanoeuvre Jeremy Wendell over 5 percent of Ewing Oil. Ray visits his baby daughter Margaret at the hospital. Valentine ins - S10E27
Season's bestThe Dark at the End of the TunnelMay 1, 1987Bobby, Ray, and Miss Ellie sell their Ewing Oil holdings to J.R. Pam returns her 25 percent of Barnes/Wentworth to Cliff. April enjoys her n - S10E28
Two-FiftyMay 8, 1987Clayton is taken to the hospital. April vows to get back at everybody in Dallas who used her. J.R. tries to have the Justice Department's in - S10E29
Fall of the House of EwingMay 15, 1987Jenna names her baby Lucas, after her father. Ray visits Jenna at the hospital and they discuss the future. J.R. has to explain himself in f
Season11
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Season's bestAfter the Fall: Ewing RiseSeptember 25, 1987Pam is taken to the hospital with third-degree burns and serious injuries from the car crash. J.R. embarks on building a new company-- J.R.E - S11E02
After the Fall: Digger ReduxSeptember 25, 1987Miss Ellie confides in Ray over Clayton's heart problem. Upset about Pam's injuries, Cliff finds a bar where he meets Dandy Dandridge, who r - S11E03
The Son Also RisesOctober 2, 1987Christopher runs away from Southfork to Dallas Memorial Hospital. Pam makes very slow progress in her medical condition. Charlie has problem - S11E04
Gone with the WindOctober 9, 1987Bobby has a doctor fly in from L.A. to help Pam. Ray asks Jenna to let Bobby see Lucas. Sue Ellen is surprised by Nicholas Pearce's no-nonse - S11E05
The Lady VanishesOctober 16, 1987Bobby tries to determine why and how Pam disappeared from the hospital. Cliff is upset with Bobby for not having turned Katherine to the pol - S11E06
Tough LoveOctober 23, 1987Bobby gets depressed over Pam's disappearance. J.R. and Ray unite to help Bobby. Wilson Cryder tries to intimidate J.R. April consoles Cliff - S11E07
Last Tango in DallasOctober 30, 1987Bobby meets Lisa Alden. Jenna and Ray get romantically involved. Nicholas Pearce wants April's business. Dandy talks Cliff into looking for - S11E08
Mummy's RevengeNovember 6, 1987Clayton's heart problem leads to an operation. J.R. seeks information on Kimberly Cryder. Charlie is upset that her mother is not ready to m - S11E09
HustlingNovember 13, 1987Bobby explains divorce to Christopher and gets a surprise reaction from him. J.R. meets Kimberly Cryder. Sue Ellen has her first fight with - S11E10
Bedtime StoriesNovember 20, 1987Ray and Jenna announce their marriage to the Ewings. April asks Nicholas Pearce about his past. J.R. has a confrontation with Pearce about S - S11E11
Lovers and Other LiarsNovember 27, 1987J.R. wants April to buy Weststar stock. Phyllis opens Bobby's eyes on his new, non-functioning business. Dandy makes the oil workers go back - S11E12
Brothers and SonsDecember 4, 1987Cliff strikes natural gas. Sue Ellen explains to Nicholas Pearce that J.R. betrayed her. J.R tests Casey's "business aggressiveness". Ray wa - S11E13
Brother, Can You Spare a Child?December 11, 1987Bobby tries to explain to Christopher about legal custody as Lisa purses her lawsuit. Nicholas Pearce apologizes to April. Christopher gets - S11E14
Daddy's Little Darlin'December 18, 1987Bobby warns Sue Ellen before the trial on Christopher's custody. Bobby meets Nicholas Pearce. Cliff encounters problems in his natural gas v - S11E15
It's Me AgainJanuary 8, 1988Lisa apologizes to Cliff. J.R. demands an "act of faith" from Kimberly before he leaves Sue Ellen. Lisa socializes with Cliff, asks him info - S11E16
Marriage on the RocksJanuary 15, 1988Kimberly gets serious about divorcing Wilson and she puts pressure on J.R. to live up to his part of the deal. Ray wants to be a good father - S11E17
Anniversary WaltzJanuary 22, 1988Nicholas Pearce demands honesty from Sue Ellen. Miss Ellie doesn't suspect that Clayton has been meeting with another woman. Dave Culver tel - S11E18
Brotherly LoveFebruary 5, 1988The Ewings get scared of Bobby's temper as he violently deals with J.R. in the pool. Sue Ellen suspects that J.R. may want to get rid of her - S11E19
The Best Laid PlansFebruary 12, 1988Laurel Ellis urges Clayton to do something more with his life. Pearce explains his vision of the Weststar takeover to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen w - S11E20
Farlow's FolliesFebruary 19, 1988Charlie apologizes to Ray. Cliff meets Nicholas Pearce. Ellen and Pearce question Cliff about whether he works with J.R. Bobby goes to Washi - S11E21
Malice in DallasFebruary 26, 1988Bobby confronts J.R. again about Lisa Alden. April learns that her detective got murdered. Miss Ellie confides in Marvin Anderson about Clay - S11E22
Crime StoryMarch 4, 1988Lisa comes to Southfork to say goodbye to Christopher. J.R. wants Casey to keep meeting with Kimberly. Miss Ellie goes to Atlanta to visit L - S11E23
To Have and to HoldMarch 11, 1988April gets visitors in her apartment and she is forced to reveal Pearce's real identify to them. Sue Ellen doesn't understand why Pearce won - S11E24
Dead ReckoningMarch 18, 1988April is released. Miss Ellie tells the family that Clayton will not be living at Southfork. Charlie resents being forced to leave and Jenna - S11E25
Never Say NeverApril 1, 1988Bobby, Miss Ellie and Harve Smithfield unite to help Clayton out of his trouble. Casey wants to do business with Cliff. Connie gets turned d - S11E26
Last of the Good GuysApril 8, 1988Connie Hall tries to tell Ray that his marriage is over. J.R. continues to tease Clayton about Laurel and the homicide charge. Bobby spends - S11E27
Top GunApril 15, 1988Kimberly lashes out at J.R. for her father's death. Cliff gets more addicted to pills. The Justice Department tells Bobby he will never get - S11E28
Pillow TalkApril 29, 1988Ray gets wounded by a psychotic Connie. Sly is upset by the way J.R. fired Casey. Cliff vows revenge on J.R. using Jeremy Wendell. Jenna ret - S11E29
Things Ain't Goin' So Good at Southfork, AgainMay 6, 1988J.R. lashes out at Sue Ellen for defeating him along with Kimberly. Jenna calls Ray from Paris. Sue Ellen leaves Southfork. Ellie wants Clay - S11E30
The Fat Lady SingethMay 13, 1988Clayton asks J.R. to turn John Ross over to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen and Pearce search for John Ross. After Ray's affair with Connie, he and Jen
Season12
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Season's bestCarouselOctober 28, 1988Sue Ellen thinks she killed J.R. At the hospital, J.R. tries to make himself look like he's dying. Cliff and April make a trip to look for P - S12E02
No Greater LoveNovember 4, 1988Clayton wants to sell his refineries to Bobby. John Ross questions his mother about why she shot J.R. J.R. fires Harry McSween and moves bac - S12E03
The Call of the WildNovember 11, 1988J.R., Bobby, Christopher and John Ross go on a hunting trip to Haleyville on the Arkansas/Louisiana border. J.R. and Bobby reminisce about o - S12E04
Out of the Frying PanNovember 18, 1988Cally's brothers want revenge on J.R. but the sheriff intervenes and saves his life. Cliff sells Barnes/ Wentworth to Jeremy Wendell. Clayto - S12E05
Road WorkDecember 2, 1988Bobby tries to talk Cliff into going back into the oil business by becoming a partner in Ewing Oil. Clayton finds out that McKay has dammed - S12E06
War and Love and the Whole Damned ThingDecember 9, 1988Cally's brothers get J.R. out of prison and then want to kill him but Cally saves his life. Ray comes from Europe to visit Southfork. Clayto - S12E07
Showdown at the Ewing CorralDecember 16, 1988In Haleyville, J.R. promises his new wife Cally he'll take her to Southfork if she gets in touch with the Ewings. The oil community shows di - S12E08
DeceptionJanuary 6, 1989Sue Ellen has a fight with Miss Ellie when she comes to Southfork to pick up John Ross and learns that he's been taken off the ranch for saf - S12E09
Counter AttackJanuary 13, 1989J.R. has nightmares about Haleyville and he seeks psychological help. April tests Casey to see if he's got money. Cliff meets Tammy Miller a - S12E10
The StingJanuary 20, 1989After Miss Ellie's decision to sell Section 40 to McKay. Wendell decides to sell most of his Weststar stock to make the purchase. McKay pres - S12E11
The Two Mrs. EwingsJanuary 27, 1989Miss Ellie takes Cally around the house. John Ross questions his father about who Cally is. Cally tells J.R. she'll either be his wife or sh - S12E12
The SwitchFebruary 3, 1989April complains to J.R. that he didn't tell her about Cally. Cliff tries to turn his dates with Tammy into a relationship. Cally vows to sta - S12E13
He-e-ere's Papa!February 10, 1989Cally insists on a second honeymoon at Southfork. J.R. questions Sue Ellen about Nicholas Pearce's mob connections. Cliff tells Bobby that h - S12E14
Comings and GoingsFebruary 17, 1989Sue Ellen tells J.R. she has changed her mind about revenge. Sue Ellen meets Don Lockwood and gradually reveals the plot of her movie. Sue E - S12E15
Country GirlFebruary 24, 1989Miss Ellie and Clayton return from Europe and are greeted at the airport by J.R., Bobby, and Lucy. Sue Ellen shows Don her diaries and she r - S12E16
Wedding Bell BluesFebruary 24, 1989It's wedding day for J.R. and Cally as a tornado is announced in the Southfork area. Sue Ellen takes Don Lockwood on a "field trip" to South - S12E17
The Way We WereMarch 3, 1989Cally wants to make sure that J.R. is not mad at her for tricking him into marriage. Bobby confronts J.R. about his failure to consult one a - S12E18
The Serpent's ToothMarch 10, 1989Sue Ellen and Don Lockwood continue their romance. Cally wants to learn about the oil business from J.R. Tommy Mckay gets squeezed for more - S12E19
Three HundredMarch 17, 1989J.R. asks Sly Lovegren to secretly provide him with some Ewing Oil information. Tommy McKay tries to get the missing $100,000 from his fathe - S12E20
April ShowersMarch 31, 1989Cliff is furious to learn that J.R. is back in Ewing Oil all the way but he changes his mind when Bobby tells him about the European plan. T - S12E21
And Away We Go!April 7, 1989Tommy McKay recovers from the beating he got from Bobby. Jordan Lee sells his company to Carter McKay. Sue Ellen takes a look at actors who - S12E22
Yellow Brick RoadApril 14, 1989Bobby joins J.R. and Cally on their honeymoon as they travel to Salzburg,Austria. J.R. and Bobby plan Ewing Oil strategy to beat Carter McKa - S12E23
The Sound of MoneyApril 28, 1989Bobby and J.R. refuse to sell Ewing Oil to Brundin and they suspect that Carter McKay is behind the scheme. Brundin and McKay plan a new str - S12E24
The Great Texas WaltzMay 5, 1989In Vienna, J.R. spends time with Vanessa Beaumont, the only woman to break his heart, but he refuses to make love to her. Carter McKay asks - S12E25
Mission to MoscowMay 12, 1989In Vienna, Cally questions J.R. about Vanessa and she warns him that she'll never share him with another woman. J.R. and Bobby go to Moscow - S12E26
Reel LifeMay 19, 1989After their return to Dallas, April and Bobby try to keep their European romance going. Cliff goes to Baton Rouge, Louisiana and gets duped
Season13
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Phantom of the Oil RigSeptember 22, 1989Tension between Ewing Oil and Weststar rises in the aftermath of the European deal. April vows not to let the crank phone calls get to her. - S13E02
The Leopard's SpotsSeptember 22, 1989In Charleston, South Carolina, Afton and Van Buren put on an act in front of Cliff regarding who Pamela Rebecca's father is. Michelle tells - S13E03
Cry Me a River of OilSeptember 29, 1989J.R. meets AL Halliday who offers to sell him a tanker with an accident record. Cally learns about J.R.'s past romance with April and she co - S13E04
Ka-Booooom!October 6, 1989Cally feels she's not good enough for J.R. and she shares her concerns with Miss Ellie. April wants to put an end to her partnership with J. - S13E05
Sunrise, SunsetOctober 13, 1989A storm in the Gulf spells trouble for J.R.s tanker. Cliff dates Michelle which provokes a cool reaction from April. Michelle resents April' - S13E06
Pride and PrejudiceOctober 20, 1989J.R. and Beaumont have a pretty rough first conversation but then they begin to get along fine as James is introduced into Dallas' social li - S13E07
Fathers and Other StrangersNovember 3, 1989Vanessa says that she came looking for James, and J.R. and Cally make her feel welcome. James dates Sly Lovegren but she plays hard to get. - S13E08
Black TideNovember 10, 1989Vanessa reassures J.R. that James is really his son. James' appearance puts a strain on Cally and J.R.'s marriage. Cally accuses Vanessa of - S13E09
Daddy DearestNovember 17, 1989Lucy tells James what she thinks of J.R. John Ross returns from England to find an older brother. John Ross fears that James' presence will - S13E10
Hell's FuryDecember 1, 1989Cater McKay plans to hurt Ewing Oil using the tanker disaster. Cliff and McKay collaborate against the Ewings. Bobby talks to the captain of - S13E11
Cally on a Hot Tin RoofDecember 8, 1989Kay Lloyd's appearance creates tension between Bobby and April and she senses a chemistry between the two. Cally angrily comforts J.R. about - S13E12
Sex, Lies and VideotapeDecember 15, 1989J.R. confronts Lucy about why she gave sleeping pills to Cally. J.R. and Cally make up after the incidents with Alex and Michelle. Diana Far - S13E13
Tale of Two CitiesJanuary 5, 1990Cally puts on an art show at a gallery bought by Lucy. Bobby and J.R argue about Bobby's decision to rehire the tanker captain. James gets d - S13E14
Judgment DayJanuary 12, 1990Cliff has a battle of conscience at Digger's grave before the committee's final decision on the tanker collision. The captain of the Ewing t - S13E15
Unchain My HeartJanuary 19, 1990Cliff gives a television interview following the committee's decision on the tanker collision. Bobby gives April an engagement ring but then - S13E16
I Dream of JeannieFebruary 2, 1990A mesmerized Bobby chases after Jeanne, the woman that could be his beloved ex-wife Pam. Cliff sends a private investigator to look into Ste - S13E17
After MidnightFebruary 9, 1990Bobby's obsession with Pam look-alike Jeanne O'Brien continues, and he risks losing April over it. Michelle plans a business venture but Eug - S13E18
The CrucibleFebruary 16, 1990The Ewings are concerned about why Bobby is not seeing April anymore. McKay finds a way to force Inagaki to cooperate. April and Michelle ar - S13E19
Dear Hearts and Gentle PeopleFebruary 23, 1990J.R. and Cally's marriage is in trouble as they keep fighting and he moves to a hotel. McKay accomplishes his mission with Inagaki and he ma - S13E20
Paradise LostMarch 9, 1990Arlen Ward seems very happy with Hutch's death. James and Shelley discover their building can't be used for night-time entertainment. J.R. d - S13E21
Will PowerMarch 16, 1990Arlen takes a lie detector test. Bobby returns to Dallas whilst April doubts their relationship. James and Shelley clash over the developmen - S13E22
The Smiling CobraMarch 30, 1990J.R. is delighted with his spoils from the office raid. Bobby vows to discover who sabotaged April's development project. Cally and James pu - S13E23
Jessica ReduxApril 6, 1990John Ross persuades J.R. to let Cally stay at Southfork. Clayton realizes that the poisoned glass was intended for him. Bobby asks Cliff to - S13E24
Family PlotApril 13, 1990Clayton escapes an attack from Jessica. Cliff sacks Stephanie after she continues to see J.R. James and April find a note from Shelley and d - S13E25
The Southfork Wedding JinxApril 27, 1990Cally plays her part to fool J.R. into trusting her, as does James. Bobby and Cliff meet with old friend Liz Adams, and Cliff's head is turn - S13E26
Three, Three, Three (1)May 4, 1990J.R,. after having secretly committed himself to an insane asylum in an effort to coerce Jessica into signing over to him her shares of West - S13E27
Season's bestThree, Three, Three (2)May 11, 1990James finds out where J.R. is and he and Cally form a a plan of action. Cliff asks Liz to stay with him temporarily. Carter McKay gets a cal
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Season's bestApril in ParisNovember 2, 1990James and Cally celebrate the success of their plan, but Cally isn't happy J.R. is stuck in the asylum. Bobby and April's honeymoon takes an - S14E02
CharadeNovember 9, 1990With April still in harms way, Bobby is forced to acquiesce to the kidnapper's demands. Still stuck in the asylum, J.R. faces off with a dan - S14E03
One Last KissNovember 16, 1990J.R.s doctor prescribes him with heavy drugs. Sly makes a plea for Cally to contact her. Bobby makes a daring attempt to rescue April. Cally - S14E04
TerminusNovember 23, 1990J.R. calls on Cally to find out where James is. Bobby is furious with Jordan and has to play along with the game. Sly teams up with James to - S14E05
Tunnel of LoveNovember 30, 1990In the aftermath of Sheila's plot, she has disappeared, and both Jordan and April are dead. Still under pressure from Control, Liz turns dow - S14E06
Heart and SoulDecember 7, 1990James is stonewalled attempting to take down J.R. Bobby tries to cope while Michelle swears revenge, blaming him for April's death. J.R. is - S14E07
The Fabulous Ewing BoysDecember 14, 1990Michelle tells Bobby she wants to help him find Sheila Foley. J.R. visits Sly and offers her her job back. Dallas police investigate Johnny - S14E08
The Odessa FileDecember 21, 1990Bobby and Michelle search for Sheila Foley in Odessa. Cliff lends his assistance and they come up with some promising leads. Cliff dumps Liz - S14E09
Sail OnJanuary 4, 1991James reacts negatively to the news of his mother's engagement, and makes a surprising toast at his father's engagement party. Cliff and Liz - S14E10
Lock, Stock and JockJanuary 11, 1991J.R. confronts James for fathering Cally's child. Cliff and Liz get engaged. Carter's alibi lets him down. LeeAnn De La Vega dissolves Ewing - S14E11
S is for SeductionJanuary 18, 1991Liz helps Bobby ascertain Sheila Foley's real identity, Hillary Taylor. LeeAnn and Michelle step up their efforts to disrupt J.R.'s engageme - S14E12
Designing WomenFebruary 1, 1991LeeAnn's scheme to sabotage J.R. and Vanessa's engagement works, and Vanessa heads to Vienna. McKay is released from prison and vows to pay - S14E13
90265February 8, 1991Michelle takes control of the former Ewing Oil and promptly gives J.R., Phyllis and Sly the boot. J.R. despairs over the breakup of the fami - S14E14
Smooth OperatorFebruary 15, 1991J.R. rekindles some of the old Southfork traditions. Bobby positions himself to capture Hilary Taylor. James and Michelle clash in the midst - S14E15
Win Some, Lose SomeMarch 1, 1991J.R. purchases an oil company from Liz Adams and extracts revenge on LeeAnn De La Vega. James learns the oil business form the master himsel - S14E16
Fathers and Sons and Fathers and SonsMarch 8, 1991Bobby returns home to Southfork. McKay learns who really killed Johnny Dancer, and plots revenge in retaliation of his own downfall. Cliff t - S14E17
When the Wind BlowsMarch 29, 1991McKay lowers the boom on Cliff, forcing him to resign the Energy Czar position. J.R. delays Deborah Lynn from seeing James. He wants nothing - S14E18
Those Darned EwingsApril 5, 1991The tangled web of James and Deborah Lynn begins to unravel, much to Michelle's dismay. Jory Taylor appears at Southfork and spends her time - S14E19
Farewell, My LovelyApril 12, 1991James and J.R. clash. Clayton comes back to the States to settle some business with the boys. John Ross and Chistopher plot to leave Dallas - S14E20
Some Leave, Some Get Carried OutApril 19, 1991James splits with Michelle in order to be with Deborah Lynn and their son, Jimmy. John Ross heads to Europe with Clayton, leaving J.R. on hi - S14E21
The Decline and Fall of the Ewing EmpireApril 26, 1991Michelle is arrested for Hillary Taylor's murder. Cliff and J.R. jockey to take control of Ewing Oil. Jory heads back to Malilbu after her m - S14E22
ConundrumMay 3, 1991In this two-part episode, J.R. is on the brink of despair, holding a gun to his own head, when he's visited by an other-worldly type named A
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