Fair rating?Paternity Suit
It'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, so the Ewings decide to sue. Cliff counter-sues for custody and to determine the baby's paternity.
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#2In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 356 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.6
1980First airedJanuary 11, 1980
Guest stars
George O. Petrieas Harv Smithfield
Jared Martinas Dusty Farlow
Mary Crosbyas Kristin Shepard
Randolph Powellas Alan Beam
Keenan Wynnas Willard "Digger" Barnes
Stanley Groveras Dr. Miles
Stephen Keep Millsas Barry Lester
Martina Deignanas Debra Johns
Don Starras Jordan Lee
Fern Fitzgeraldas Marilee Stone
Paul Sorensenas Andy BradleyJoan Lancasteras Linda Bradley
Michael Rougasas Coughing Patient
Robert Curtinas TBD
Crew
Harry HarrisDirector
Loraine DespresWriter
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