Fair rating?Ellie Saves the Day
The 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. has mortgaged Southfork. However, the ranch has substantial oil reserves below. Will Miss Ellie allow drilling on Southfork to save Ewing Oil?
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#2In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 356 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.6
1979First airedNovember 30, 1979
Guest stars
Mary Crosbyas Kristin Shepard
Dennis Patrickas Vaughn Leland
Randolph Powellas Alan Beam
Don Starras Jordan Lee
Jeanna Michaelsas Connie BrasherJacqui Comptonas Barnes for Congress Girl
Michael Alaimoas News Anchor
Jimmy Weldonas Sy StevensEda Zahlas Phyllis Blaine
Walter O. Milesas TBD
James Phippsas Reporter
Crew
Gunnar HellstromDirectorArthur Bernard LewisWriter
David JacobsWriterShows like Dallas
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