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Season 2 – Dallas

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"Dallas" is the saga of the Ewing family and its massive oil empire. Patriarch Jock has three sons. The eldest is J.R., the relentless CEO of Ewing Oil. Less obviously malicious are Bobby and Gary. Over a decade-plus of backstabbing, inbreeding, lust and greed, dozens of characters enter and exit the "Dallas" universe.
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Dallas — Season 2

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Empire Staff Empire Magazine Mar 4, 2019
3/5
All the embryonic OTT nonsense you'll remember is in evidence over these 29 episodes - with Sue Ellen's descent into drunken despair proving especially entertaining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris E @AKindOfCineMagic Aug 28, 2026 This season is sometimes called Season 1 as it followed the superb mini-series but is nowadays called Season 2. It builds on the tremendous characters, storylines and quality established in the mini-series and develops into a fully fledged TV classic. Much much later in Season 9/10 there is a dream storyline that undermined public opinion/reputation of the show giving it the totally undeserved infamy as over-the-top or silly. It never should have been judged by that one thing and it was never over-the-top. It is glamorous, yes, but also earthy, gritty and deep. Utter TV magic! See more FRANK F @ffilipek Jun 25, 2023 Drunk pregnant Sue Ellen. Enough said. See more Read all reviews
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David Jacobs

Creator

Leslie H. Martinson

Director

Leonard Katzman

Director

Lawrence Dobkin

Director

Michael Preece

Director

Irving J. Moore

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1978 Reunion Lucy tries to reunite her parents after Bobby convinces brother Gary to return to Southfork. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 1978 Reunion J.R. tries to pressure Gary into the business over Val's objections; drunken Digger disowns Pam because she married a Ewing. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 1978 Old Acquaintance Pam sees a marital threat when Bobby's old flame, Jenna Wade (Morgan Fairchild), asks Bobby's help for herself and her fatherless child. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 1978 Bypass Bobby feels J.R. is taking unfair advantage after Jock's heart attack. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 1978 Black Market Baby Sue Ellen tries to get a baby through the black market in order to have a Ewing grandchild before Bobby and Pam. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 1978 Double Wedding When Pam's ex-husband arrives in J.R.'s office claiming they are still wed, Bobby learns about Pam's previous marriage. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 28, 1978 Runaway Lucy accepts a ride from a psychotic thief after running away because Jock forbade her to invite Val to her birthday party. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 1978 Election Pam backs Cliff's bid for state senator against the Ewings' candidate but then accidentally gives J.R. information damaging to Cliff. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 1978 Survival After Bobby and J.R.'s airplane crashes into a swamp during a severe storm, the Ewing women try to keep the news from recuperating Jock. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 1978 Act of Love Sue Ellen learns she is pregnant during an affair with Cliff; Pam's promotion interferes with Bobby's plans; guest Nicolas Coster. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 1978 Triangle Ray falls in love with an ambitious country singer but J.R.'s wealth is competition for her affections. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 1978 Fallen Idol Bobby and his college idol's new construction business includes plans to build a shopping center on Southfork land. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 17, 1978 Kidnapped Cliff acts as go-between after Bobby is accidentally kidnapped instead of J.R., who proceeds with his own plans. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 7, 1979 Home Again Miss Ellie is determined to yield Southfork to her brother, whom she believed dead, after he and a woman appear at the ranch. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 14, 1979 For Love or Money Sue Ellen walks out on J.R. and seeks comfort from her mother and sister, who have recently moved to Dallas. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 26, 1979 Julie's Return Julie Grey returns and develops a friendship with Jock, who resents being pampered by the family. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 2, 1979 The Red File Julie decides to get revenge on J.R. by telling his secrets to Cliff, who arrives at her apartment and finds her murdered. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 9, 1979 The Red File Pam believes J.R. framed Cliff for Julie's murder; Bobby finds evidence in Cliff's favor and learns the truth about J.R. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 16, 1979 Sue Ellen's Sister Kristin takes an interest in Bobby, which J.R. encourages; Cliff uses Pam to help him when he has a chance to delay a Ewing Oil deal. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 23, 1979 Call Girl J.R. blackmails Pam's new friend to lure Pam and Cliff's backer into a compromising situation. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 9, 1979 Royal Marriage J.R. has visions of creating a business dynasty when Lucy announces plans to marry the heir (Mark Wheeler) of an oil-rich Texas family. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 16, 1979 The Outsider Ray is attracted to Donna McCallum, unaware she is married to the man J.R. wants to use to stop Cliff. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 23, 1979 John Ewing III Sue Ellen risks her unborn baby's life by drinking; Bobby tries to conceal Lucy's addiction to pills from his parents. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 6, 1979 John Ewing III Sue Ellen is committed to a sanitarium, from which she escapes and then delivers her baby following a brush with death. Details

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Dallas — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Leslie H. Martinson, Leonard Katzman, Larry Dobkin, Michael Preece, Irving J. Moore
Creator
David Jacobs
Executive Producer
Philip Capice, Lee Rich
Screenwriter
Camille Marchetta, Camille Marchetta, Rena Down, David Jacobs, Leonard Katzman, Arthur Bernard Lewis
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1978
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