Dallas — 1978-1991 · 14 seasons · 356 eps

★ 7.1

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Dallas

1978-1991 14 seasons 356 episodes

★ 7.1 (17,982 votes) Bottom 33%

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.

Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.1

S3E25 A House Divided

J.R.'s friends, family, and business associates vow revenge on him; Bobby and Pam leave Southfork.

#2

S8E30 8.6

Swan Song

Lucy and Mitch remarry and move to Atlanta, while Bobby and Pam agree to remarry. Their happiness is cut short when Katherine Wentworth tries to run down Pam with her car. Bobby pushes her out of the way, getting hit by the car, a...

#3

S6E28 8.5

Ewing Inferno

Bobby's marriage, Afton's relationship with Cliff and Ray's attempt to find the other driver that ran Sue Ellen and Mickey off the road all come to a close.

4. S7E30 "End Game" 8.5
5. S9E31 "Blast from the Past" 8.5
6. S4E23 "Ewing-Gate" 8.4
7. S3E23 "Jock's Trial: Part 2" 8.3
8. S3E17 "Paternity Suit" 8.2
9. S4E4 "Who Done It?" 8.2
10. S6E26 "Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork" 8.2

📉 Bottom Episodes

#356

S14E6 6.5

Heart and Soul

Despondent about April, Bobby turns his back on Ewing Oil, while J.R. gets a surprise visit from the only woman he has ever loved. Meanwhile, Michelle is furious with Bobby for returning to Dallas without April.

355. S13E21 "Will Power" 6.5
354. S14E1 "April in Paris" 6.6
353. S14E3 "One Last Kiss" 6.7
352. S14E2 "Charade" 6.7

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134 Standouts

47 Infamous

55 Hidden Gems

120 Forgettable

Top Standout: S3E25 A House Divided

Most Infamous: S1E2 The Lesson

Best Hidden Gem: S9E24 Masquerade

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