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Season 4 – 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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John J. O'Connor New York Times 04/29/2021
Some may wonder why J.R. wasn't shot sooner and more accurately. In fact, why hasn't somebody shot Dallas? Go to Full Review Jerry Coffey Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 04/29/2021
An exceedingly weak and muddled showing for the climax of supposedly one of the great mysteries in TV history. But then Dallas really hasn't been up to form in any of this season's episodes. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 04/29/2021
Watching Friday's show was like getting your pocket picked on payday... The show's strategy obviously was to fool everyone by fooling no one, catch everyone off guard by catching no one off guard, deliver the obvious, the expected, the uninteresting. Go to Full Review Bill Carter Baltimore Sun 04/28/2021
Let's face it, Dallas didn't make a shambles of the TV record-book on the strength of its dramatic excellence... No, Dallas did it with a gimmick, a clever, but hardly original gimmick. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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FRANK F @RT85901607 06/25/2023 Probably the most popular season of it's run. Great drama. See more 12/20/2021 I detest Larry Hagman and I detest Dallas. See more Read all reviews
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Larry Hagman

John Ross "J.R." Ewing Jr.

Patrick Duffy

Bobby Ewing

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Ewing

Victoria Principal

Pamela Barnes Ewing

Charlene Tilton

Lucy Ewing Cooper

Barbara Bel Geddes

Eleanor Southworth "Miss Ellie" Ewing

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 7, 1980 No More Mr. Nice Guy J.R. is found unconscious and near death in his office, and the police begin searching for a suspect in the shooting. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 9, 1980 No More Mr. Nice Guy J.R. undergoes a second operation; Bobby takes over Ewing Oil; Sue Ellen suffers guilt; Lucy meets Mitch (Leigh McCloskey). Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 1980 Nightmare J.R. interferes with Bobby from the hospital; Sue Ellen has nightmares; Miss Ellie finds the gun that shot J.R.; Cliff is suspended. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 1980 Who Done It? Sue Ellen's fingerprints are found on the gun, and she is jailed, then bailed out anonymously; hypnosis reveals the actual assailant. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 1980 The Taste of Success Pam is concerned as Bobby reacts to his power as president of Ewing Oil; J.R. tries to sabotage Bobby's plans to buy an oil refinery. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 5, 1980 Venezuelan Connection Jock is caught between J.R. and Bobby when Bobby refuses to step down; disaster results when Lucy introduces beau Mitch to her friends. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 12, 1980 The Fourth Son Amos Krebs reveals Ray's true identity; a Ewing tanker sinks with 600,000 gallons of uninsured oil, delighting J.R. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 19, 1980 Trouble at Ewing 23 J.R. takes advantage of an extortionist's threat to blow up an oil well; Ray deals with being a Ewing and fears losing Donna to Cliff. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 2, 1981 The Prodigal Mother Pam thinks she has found her mother; Lucy proposes to Mitch; J.R. plots to put Bobby in trouble with Jock. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 9, 1981 Executive Wife J.R. promotes a deal that will sabotage Bobby's leadership; Pam, feeling abandoned, receives attention from a businessman (Joel Fabiani). Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 16, 1981 End of the Road J.R. devises a plan that would make Bobby look bad and also takes an interest in Lucy's future sister-in-law. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 23, 1981 End of the Road Lucy and Mitch are married; Bobby resigns the presidency of Ewing Oil; Miss Ellie accuses Jock of unforgivable behavior. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 1981 The Making of the President J.R. hires a public-relations expert to improve his image; Sue Ellen finds Pam meeting with a male business associate. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 1981 Start the Revolution With Me J.R. plans to topple the government that took his foreign oil wells, while Leslie Stewart increases her influence; Miss Ellie resents Ray. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 1981 The Quest J.R. tampers with Cliff's plans to run for public office; Sue Ellen cannot convince anyone that someone is following her; guest Monte Markham. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 1981 Lover Come Back The success of J.R.'s coup brings the cartel back to Ewing Oil; Ray and Donna plan to marry; Sue Ellen learns Dusty is still alive. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 27, 1981 The New Mrs. Ewing Ray and Donna marry; hostility grows between Jock and Miss Ellie; Lucy becomes Miss Young Dallas; jealous Bobby confronts Alex Ward. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 13, 1981 The Mark of Cain J.R. succumbs to Leslie's influence; Bobby's seat on a senate committee puts him between his parents; Pam and her mother become closer. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 27, 1981 The Gathering Storm Jock threatens to sell Ewing Oil if Miss Ellie divorces him; Lucy's career puts her marriage in jeopardy; Cliff learns of the Asian coup. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 3, 1981 Ewing vs. Ewing Miss Ellie consults a divorce attorney; Leslie's former husband arrives; Cliff learns about his mother; J.R. accelerates his schemes. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 10, 1981 New Beginnings Jock and Miss Ellie reconcile; J.R.'s plan to sell Ewing Oil stalls, and Jeremy Wendell plots his revenge; Sue Ellen meets Clint's wife. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 17, 1981 Full Circle Kristin returns; Sue Ellen and Dusty meet again; Cliff and Wendell unite to find evidence against J.R.; Cliff finally meets Rebecca. Details Episode 23 Aired May 1, 1981 Ewing-Gate J.R. faces jail and losing Ewing Oil for his role in the Asian coup; Kristin blackmails J.R.; Cliff finds a body in Southfork's pool. Details

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Dallas — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Irving J. Moore, Leonard Katzman, Michael Preece, Gunnar Hellström
Screenwriter
Leonard Katzman, Leonard Katzman, Loraine Despres, Arthur Bernard Lewis, Robert J. Shaw, Leah Markus, Arthur Bernard Lewis, Camille Marchetta, Camille Marchetta, Rena Down, Howard Lakin
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 7, 1980