Fair rating?Barbecue
The Ewings hold the family's annual Barbecue, and as usual the sparks fly. Digger's appearance pleases Ellie but annoys Jock. Lucy is thrilled Pam's cousin Jimmy is in attendance, and she shows him the hay loft. Bobby and Pam announce that Pam is pregnant. The fact that Pam is pregnant upsets Sue Ellen and J.R. Sue Ellen drowns her sorrows in the bottle.
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#1In Season 1of 5 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 356 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.7
1978First airedApril 30, 1978
Guest stars
David Wayneas Willard "Digger" Barnes
Ken Kerchevalas Cliff Barnes
Linda Grayas Sue Ellen Ewing
Steve Kanalyas Ray Krebbs
James Canningas Jimmy BarnesLisa Lemoleas Susan
Jo McDonnellas MaureenJerry Neillas Bobby & Pamela's Friend
Jim Goughas Pamela's Doctor
Irma P. Hallas TillyHaskell Craveras Sam
William H. Burkettas Jim
Crew
Robert DayDirector
David JacobsWriterShows like Dallas
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