Fair rating?The Silent Killer
Sue Ellen's mother, and predatory sister, Kristin, arrive at Southfork for a visit to see baby John Ross, much to Lucy's displeasure. Digger Barnes is back in Dallas visiting Cliff and Pam, but he's not well. He's diagnosed with a genetic disease which affects the whole family. Though they know that John Ross may be Cliff's son, he and Pam decide to keep the disease a secret. Meanwhile, J.R starts to take a closer look at Sue Ellen's baby sister.
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#7In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 356 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.6
1979First airedOctober 5, 1979
Guest stars
Keenan Wynnas Willard "Digger" Barnes
Mary Crosbyas Kristin Shepard
Randolph Powellas Alan Beam
Martha Scottas Patricia Shepard
William Bassettas Dr. Paul Hollister
Georgann Johnsonas Doctor
Jocelyn Brandoas Mrs. ReevesLea Catuccias Nurse
Crew
Irving J. MooreDirector
Arthur Bernard LewisWriter
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