Season 1
1. Digger's Daughter

gs: Tina Louise (Julie Grey) David Wayne (Digger Barnes) Donna Bullock (Connie) Bill Thurman (Phil Bradley) James R. Gough () Desmond Dhooge (Harvey (Drunk)) James L. Mosley ()


Dallas begins with a Romeo and Juliet theme. Bobby James Ewing, the youngest of the Ewing sons, marring Pamela Barnes. Pamela (Pam) is the daughter of Digger Barnes who just happens to be the enemy of the the head of the Ewing Family, Jock Ewing. Digger also shared a romantic past with Jock's wife Ellie.
The marriage does not sit well with any of the Ewings. Sue Ellen resents the newcomer, Lucy tries to intimidate her from the beginning, and Jock is furious. J.R reacts the most strongly, trying to break up the couple by using Ray Krebbs, the ranch foreman of Southfork to break the couple up. Ray had a brief fling with Pamela Barnes, and J.R hopes this will end the marriage.

b: 02-Apr-1978 pc: 188554 w: David Jacobs d: Robert Day


NOTE: Original Rating: 18/65 21.5/37
• The show begins with six characters in the opening credits. They are; Barbara Bel Geddes (Miss Ellie), Larry Hagman (J.R.), Victoria Principal (Pamela), Charlene Tilton (Lucy), Patrick Duffy (Bobby), & Jim Davis (Jock). This show also has three charcters that are later added to the opening credits. They are; Ken Kercheval (Cliff), Steve Kanaly (Ray), & Linda Grey (Sue Ellen).
• During its initial season (and part of its second season), "Dallas" ran on Sunday nights at 10:00 p.m.

2. The Lesson

gs: Jeffrey Byron (Roger Hurley) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) Paul Tully (Miller) Donna Bullock (Connie) Ryan Merckey (Mr. Daley) Jo McDonnell (Al) Jo McDonnell (Maurine) Larry Tanner (Hal the Ranchhand)

Lucy Ewing is skipping school, and spending most of her time in the hayloft with Ray Krebbs. Pam, still not fitting in with the Ewing Clan, decides Lucy is her ticket in. Pam decides she will 'mother' Lucy and get her back in school. Lucy doesn't like her Aunt's interference, and up's the anti by claiming the guidance counselor sexually assaulted her. Pam, in the first of the 'Pam saves the day' episodes, finds out the truth and gets Lucy to tell the truth and return to school.

b: 09-Apr-1978 pc: 188555 w: Virginia Aldridge d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Original Rating: 50/69 15.2/26

3. Spy in the House

gs: Tina Louise (Julie Grey) Norman Alden (Senator Orloff) Donna Bullock (Connie) Michael Jaynes () Bob Mcgruder () David L. Dorr () Hugh D. Gorrian ()


Cliff Barnes, Pam's bother is not pleased that his sister has married a Ewing. A document, Bobby asked Pam to bring to Ewing Oil ends up in Cliff's hands, all the Ewing's blame Pam, is she a Spy in the House? The episode ends with the family knowing it was not Pam...but Ginger, Tina Louise.

b: 16-Apr-1978 pc: 188552 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Robert Day


NOTE: Tina Louise plays Julie Grey on Dallas, for the mini-series, and the first half of the first season. Ms. Louise is best know for playing Ginger on the popular sitcom Gilligan's Island
• Original Rating: 40/65 15.8/26

4. Winds of Vengeance

gs: Brian Dennehy (Luther Frick) Cooper Huckabee (Allen) Niki Flacks (Wanda Frick) Laura Tate (Mary Lou) David Honey (Man at Motel) Nancy Lydick (Connie #2)


Luther Frick and his buddy find out that J.R Ewing and Ray Krebbs have been having a little fun with thier women, so they decide payback is in order. They go to Southfork while most of the Ewing men are away and hope to do the same with the Ewing women. They kidnap Pam, Sue Ellen and Lucy and seek revenge. Bobby and Jock return home to stop the revenge just in the nick of time.

b: 23-Apr-1978 pc: 188553 w: Camille Marchetta d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Brian Dennehy, best know for his movie role in "Cocoon" guest stars in this early episode as Luther Frick. The "Southfork" used in this episode, and all of the episodes in the Mini-series, is not the Dallas ranched used for the rest of the season. Though no explanation was given, the house changed dramatically with the beginning of the first season In this episode, and the only episode in Dallas's history, winter and snow appeared at Southfork. During the scene where Lucy, Ray and J.R attempt to bring in the herd, and throughout the entire episode, Southfork is windy and snowy. The actors report the filming of the mini-series was miserable due to the cold and snow. During the rest of the series 13 season run, Southfork remained sunny, with the occasional rain storm, no snow, or winter was seen again
• Orginial Rating: 12/68 21.1/35

5. Barbecue

gs: David Wayne (Willard "Digger" Barnes) James Canning (Jimmy Monahan) Irma P. Hall (Tillie) Jo McDonnell (Maureen) Haskell Craver (Sam) Lisa Le Mule (Susan) Bill Burkett () Jerry Neill () Jim Gough ()


The Ewings hold the family's annual Barbecue, and as usual the sparks fly. Digger's appearance pleases Ellie but annoys Jock. Lucy is thrilled Pam's cousin Jimmy is in attendance, and she show's him the hay loft. Bobby and Pam announce that Pam is pregnant. The fact that Pam is pregnant upsets Sue Ellen and J.R. Sue Ellen drowns her sorrows in the bottle. The episode ends with Pam finding Jimmy and Lucy in the hayloft. After they leave, J.R shows up. He and Pam have a conversation in which she ends up falling from the hayloft, losing her unborn child.

b: 30-Apr-1978 pc: 188557 w: David Jacobs d: Robert Day


NOTE: Original Rating: 11/65 21.8/39

Season 2
6. Reunion (1)

gs: David Ackroyd (Gary Ewing) Philip Levien (Jimmy Barnes) Joan Van Ark (Valene Clements Ewing) Tony Frank () Oliver Seale () Robert Cox () Ben January () Hugh Gorrian () Theresa M. Jacobs () Francis Rizo () Benita Rizo ()


Bobby surprises Pam by asking her join him on a business trip to Las Vegas. During the trip they are shocked to find brother Gary working at the hotel they are staying at. Lucy has been busy as well. While at a cattle auction with Jock and Ray, she ditches out with Pam's cousin Jimmy, Ray is not pleased. It turns out Jimmy is just her drive, he takes her to the diner her mother is working at. Lucy has been secretly visiting Valene. As Lucy and Val catch up, Bobby talks a reluctant Gary into returning to Southfork for a visit. Pam understands his reasons not too, but Gary eventually agree's.

When Bobby calls Ellie with the news, she gives a stern warning to both Jock and J.R. Jock is not pleased with her
words and says that 'Gary is his son too." J.R begins to plot Gary's downfall even before he returns.

While attempting another seduction of Ray in the stables, they see Bobby and Pam return with a 'stranger'. Both trigger in to who the man is, and Lucy runs to the house to be reunited with her father.

Lucy surprises both her parents by bringing them together at the diner. After a lengthy discussion, Gary talks Valene into returning to Southfork as well. Valene does, but is still fearful of J.R, remembering how he ran her out of Texas many years ago.

b: 23-Sep-1978 pc: 188566 w: David Jacobs d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Rating: 56/65 12.5/23
• "Dallas" begins it second season in a new timeslot, Saturdays at 10:00 p.m.
• This is The last episode in which Cliff's Cousin and Maggie's Son Jimmy Monahan is seen on scene .

7. Reunion (2)

gs: David Ackroyd (Gary Ewing) Sarah Cunningham (Aunt Maggie) Joan Van Ark (Valene Clements Ewing) David Wayne (Digger Barnes)


J.R's efforts to rid the family of Gary...again, begin to work. J.R pretends to help his younger brother, by including him in some Ewing Oil Business. The business however is with a company doomed for failure, and Gary begins to feel the stress. Valene realizes what J.R is up to, but is unable to stop it.
Pam has trouble of her own. A drunken Digger showed up at Southfork, while recovering from his binge, he tell Pamela he will no longer acknowledge her as his daughter because she is married to a Ewing.
Gary falls victim to J.R's plan, and can no longer take the pressure. He leaves Southfork early in the morning. Valene catches him before he goes, but cannot talk him into staying, not even for Lucy. J.R attempts to blackmail Valene into leaving as well by paying her off. Both depart Southfork, leaving Lucy without parents once again

b: 30-Sep-1978 pc: 188567 w: David Jacobs d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: This was David Ackroyd's last appearance as Gary Ewing. He was unavailable to take on the role when it was decided to branch Gary and Valene off to Knots Landing, so Ted Shackelford took over the role.
• Rating: 59/68 12.8/25
• In This episode Cliff's Cousin and Maggie's son Jimmy Monahan is mentioned but not seen on screen . Jimmy is never mentioned again after this episode.

8. Old Acquaintance

gs: Morgan Fairchild (Jenna Wade) Peter Mark Richman (Maynard Anderson) Laurie Lynn Myers (Charlie Wade) Nicki Flacks (Melissa Anderson) Richard Anthony (Waiter) Lisa LeMole (Susan)


Jenna Wade, Bobby's former love, returns to his life. She is trouble, and she and her daughter need his help. Bobby believes her daughter, Charlie might be his, but Jenna will not confirm. J.R see's this as an opportunity to rid Southfork of
Pam, and encourages Jenna to go after Bobby. Bobby's help seems a little too much for Pam, who confronts Jenna and meets Charlie. Pam's fears prove to be unfounded as Bobby loves her, and decides Jenna is only someone from his past.

b: 07-Oct-1978 pc: 188569 w: Camille Marchetta d: Alex March


NOTE: This was Morgan Fairchild's only appearance on Dallas as Jenna Wade. Jenna appeared in one more episode played by Francine Thacker, then when Jenna became a regular character in 1984, the role was played by Pricilla Presley
• Rating: 58/6 12.9/22
• Steve Kanaly (Ray) does not appear in this episode.

9. Bypass

gs: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Ed Nelsen (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) Dan Ammerman () Ann Ford () Dorothy Foster () Greg Michaels () Carter Mullally () Jaki Morrison ()


Bobby questions his role at Ewing Oil, J.R's way of business does not sit well with him. Jock does not support this, and confronts J.R. During the discussion, Jock suffers a heart attack. Bobby deals with his father's illness, by joining Ray working at Southfork. Jock knows J.R is not telling him everything, and wants Bobby back to keep things on the straight and narrow at Ewing Oil, the company he started. While in the hospital, Jock finds out he needs open heart surgery. All the Ewing's are there to support the patriarch of the family. The operation goes fine, and when Jock is concious, he wonders about Bobby's role in the company. Bobby does not give his daddy the answer his father would have wishes. J.R has Ewing Oil all to himself once again, just exactly the way he wants it.

b: 14-Oct-1978 pc: 188568 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Corey Allen


NOTE: Rating: 52/65 14.3/26
• The following episode, "Black Market Baby", aired the following evening after this episode first aired.

10. Black Market Baby

gs: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Taila Balsam (Rita Briggs) James Whitmore Jr. (B.J. "Buzz" Connors) Gaetana Campbell (Barbara Walsh) Glenn Morshower () David Ellzey () Benito Rizo () Francis Rizo ()


Sue Ellen is fearful Pam will produce the next Ewing heir before her. Sue Ellen is desperate, and decides to adopt. When she encounters obstacles, she decides a quicker method is required, and goes to extremes with a 'black market' baby.
This deal is going to cost Sue Ellen cash, and decides she should meet the mother. Sue Ellen forms a maternal relationship with Rita Briggs, the mother of the unborn child. Sue Ellen's plan is almost ruined by a meeting between herself, Rita and Pam, but Pam is only worried about Sue Ellen. The plan falls apart of course by the doing's of J.R. He finds out about the deal and ships Rita out of the state. He wants an heir as much as Sue Ellen, but tells her it has to be
'our child, not somebody else's"

b: 15-Oct-1978 pc: 188575 w: Darlene Craviotto d: Lawrence Dobkin


NOTE: Rating: 42/65 15.9/23
• This episode aired on Sunday at 10:00 p.m.

11. Double Wedding

gs: Robin Clarke (Ed Haynes) Sarah Cunningham (Aunt Maggie) David Wayne (Digger Barnes) Charles Hallahan (Harry Ritlin) Randy Moore () Norma Young () Peggy Wood () Desmond Dhooge (Harvey (Drunk)) Al Avons () Ann Ford () Lisa LeMole (Susan)


Ed Haynes shows up in Dallas, causing conflict in Bobby and Pam's marriage. Pam was married to Ed, something she failed to tell Bobby. Ed tracks down Digger, and gets him drinking, using some of the info from the old man in his con. J.R of course uses the opportunity to stick it, again, to Pam. Ed was in the Vietnam war when Pam got the divorce, and claimed he never got the divorce papers, and claims that he and Pam are still married. Once Bobby and Pam are on to the scam, they convince Haynes that Pam was kicked out of the Ewing family, at the same time, Bobby tracks down Hayne's partner, and gets his hands on a copy of the annulment papers. Both men leave town.

b: 21-Oct-1978 pc: 188570 w: Jim Inman & Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Paul Stanley


NOTE: Rating: 48/65 15.1/30
• In This epsiode Cliff's Aunt Maggie Monahan mentions she was rushing off to look after she and Diggers Cousin Rose. Cousin Rose is never mentioned again after this episode or is ever seen on screen through-out the run of Dallas

12. Runaway

gs: Greg Evigan (Willie Guest) Bernadette Whitehead () Ray LePere () Dave Beidleman () Joe D. Anderson () Jim Gough () Terry F. Cook () Tim Yarbro () Kenneth Barry ()


It's Lucy Ewing's birthday. Sue Ellen is planning the music, Pam brings her home dresses, and J.R is planning the guest list. Lucy is not pleased. She tries to convince Grandaddy Jock to let her invite her mother. Jock says he does not want Valene on the Ranch given how she left the last time. Lucy tries to explain that J.R lied, and her mother never took the bribe J.R offered, but he stands firm. Lucy leaves Southfork in the middle of the night, taking a guitar, and J.R's car with her. Eventually she is picked up by a con man, Willie Guest, who includes Lucy in some of his thefts and scams. He is thrilled to have latched on to one of the rich Ewing's. Lucy wants out, but Guest kidnaps her, forcing her to stay with him. Bobby, and the police track them down, and eventually Lucy returns safely to Southfork

b: 28-Oct-1978 pc: 188572 w: Worley Thorne d: Barry Crane


NOTE: Greg Evigan, who moved on to star in BJ and the Bear and My two Dads, guests in this early episode as the man who kidnaps Lucy Ewing.
• Rating: 35/59 17.2/30
• Beginning with this episode, "Dallas" was returned to its original timeslot, Sundays at 10:00 p.m.

13. Election

gs: Don Starr (Jordon Lee) Joshua Bryant (Peter Carson) Allen Case (Martin Cole) Norman Bartold () Madeleine Fisher () Meg Gallagher (Louella) Michael Heit () Dick Whittington (Jack Jackson) Jim Ferrier ()


Pam finds herself once again in the middle, between her brother and the Ewing Family. Cliff Barnes is in a race for state senator, and the Ewings, especially J.R are not happy. Pam puts her full support behind Cliff, but is tricked by J.R into giving damaging information away. J.R attempts to convice Pam the media will have ball if they find out Cliff is gay. Pam argues back about how rediculous that is and shares information about a past girlfriend that Cliff had. It turns out the woman died having an illegal abortion, and J.R is confident the voting public will not look to favourably on this. Cliff is ruined, and Pam vows to make J.R pay for what he did to her brother

b: 05-Nov-1978 pc: 188573 w: Rena Down d: Barry Crane


NOTE: Rating: 48/62 15.5/26

14. Survival

gs: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Trey Wilson (Johnnie) Andy Jarrell (Kin Jackson-Reporter) Bill McLaughlin () Karen Austin (Dailey) Art Bradford ()


During a storm, the Ewing Plane with both J.R and Bobby on board crashes. The news gets to Ellie first, who worried about
his heart condition, insists the news be kept from Jock. As J.R and Bobby fight for survival, the Ewing women contemplate
life with them in it. Sue Ellen is worried her place at Southfork is not secure without a Ewing heir. She comes across Lucy trying to get in touch with Gary, and argues with the young girl. Lucy taunts back that Sue Ellen will never have Southork without a child of her own. Miss Ellie confronts a reporter who comes to Southfork, and Jock overhears and is furious that the news has been kept from him. News of J.R and Bobby survival comes to the family.

b: 12-Nov-1978 pc: 188571 w: D.C. Fontana , Richard Fontana d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Rating: 18/57 21.0/38
• Patrick Duffy and Larry Hagman appear only on the very beginning and very end of this episode. instead of showing how they survived the crash the writers centered the action around the grieving family, leaving their survival uncertain, untill the end of the episode

15. Act of Love

gs: Nicolas Coster (Joe) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Leone James () Julie Parrish () Peggy Brown () Liberty Godshall (J.R.'s Mistress) Evelyn Guerrero ()


When J.R was feared dead in the plane crash, Sue Ellen turned to Cliff Barnes for support. The relationship progressed, and while J.R is away again, the affair goes further. Bobby and Pam's relationship is tested as well. He wants her to help with business, she wants to pursue business of her own at the store. Sue Ellen finds out she is pregnant, and drops Cliff fast.
J.R is suspicious of the pregnancy, given how suddenly it occurs after seven years of marriage

b: 19-Nov-1978 pc: 188577 w: Leonard Katzman d: Corey Allen


NOTE: Rating: 41/56 16.2/25

16. Triangle

gs: Kate Mulgrew (Garnett McGee) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Edward Call (Sam Gurney) Larry French (Dick Norton) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Harry Middlebrooks () Michael Dudikoff (Joe Newcomb) John Chilton () Penni Pearson ()


Pam, Bobby and Lucy join Ray out for a night of country music. Ray has become serious about country singer Garnett McGee. When Jock leaves Ray some land on Southfork, he pops the question to Garnett. Lucy wants to follow Garnett's lead and become a country singer, but the family acts like she wants to be a hooker! Garnett wants more than Ray can offer, and hooks up with J.R who puts together a music contract for her. Lucy comes to Ewing Oil, in the hopes of getting J.R to help her with her own music career. She finds the contract for Garnett, and spills the beans to Ray. Ray is furious and heads for Garnett's. He finds J.R with her, and a fight begins. Lucy, fearing what might occur, tells Pam and Bobby about what she did. Pam sends Bobby to save the day, and he stops Ray before he can kill J.R.

b: 26-Nov-1978 pc: 188579 w: Camille Marchetta d: Vincent McEveety


NOTE: Kate Mulgrew who previously starred as Mrs. Columbo, went on to star as the Captain in Star Trek Vogager
• Rating: 39/61 17.7/28

17. Fallen Idol

gs: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Richard Kelton (Guzzler) Sandy Ward (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (WIllie Joe Garr) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Michael O'Dwyer () Nancy Adrian (Waitress) Ed McCready () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)

Bobby Ewing decides a new venture in is order. His old buddy Guzzler Bennett returns to Dallas, and want Bobby to join him in the construction business. Hitch is, they want to bid a shopping mall on Southfork. Ellie wants no part of a shopping center on Southfork, and J.R has that land in mind for future oil drilling. Guzzler's selfish ways also put a strain on Bobby's relationship with Pam. Bobby is out of luck all the way around on this one.

b: 03-Dec-1978 pc: 188580 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Vincent McEveety


NOTE: Rating: 23/65 21.9/35

18. Kidnapped

gs: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Stephen Davis (Will Hart) Paul Koslo (Al Parker) Kelly Jean Peters (Fay Parker) Robert F. Hoy () Nancy Bleier (Connie) Liberty Godshall (J. R.'s Mistress) Terry Jastrow () Byron Clark ()


Kidnappers going after J.R Ewing, end up taking Bobby instead. The kidnappers want to use Cliff Barnes as the go between, but J.R cannot stay out of it. J.R overhears Cliff setting up a time to do the switch and he and Ray try to save Bobby. They do, but not before shooting the kidnappers, and almost killing Cliff in the process.

b: 17-Dec-1978 pc: 188581 w: Camille Marchetta d: Lawrence Dobkin


NOTE: Rating: 18/64 22.1/38

19. Home Again

gs: Gene Evans (Garrison Southworth) Melinda Fee (Cathy Baker) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Michael McManus (Matt) Charles Wilder Young (Charlie Waters) Gary Lee Davis () John Dayton () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)

Ellie's brother Garrison, presumed dead, shockingly shows up at Southfork. Ellie, knowing the Ranch was supposed to be his, tells the family she will be giving Southfork to Garrison. The family is not happy, an J.R, of course insults Garrison causing the old man, who does not want Southfork to fight back. All the Ewing's fears about losing Southfork are not grounded, for Garrison's nurse, Cathy Baker, explains to Ellie that Garrison is very sick, and only returned to the ranch to die.

b: 07-Jan-1979 pc: 188582 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Don McDougall


NOTE: Rating: 11/59 25.7/39

20. For Love or Money

gs: Martha Scott (Patricia Shepard) Colleen Camp (Kristin Shepard) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Toni Berrell () John Petlock (Dan Marsh) Barbara Tarbuck () Nancy Bleier (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) M.E. Lorange () Frank Farmer ()


Sue Ellen's mother and sister arrive in Dallas, and just in the nick of time. Sue Ellen catches J.R with another woman, and moves in with her family. She also hooks up again with Cliff for support. J.R is not happy, but finally decides he wants his wife home, even if the baby she is carrying is not his!

b: 14-Jan-1979 pc: 188583 w: Leonard Katzman d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Rating: 33/62 19.6/30 This episode introduced Sue Ellen's mother and sister. Martha Scott played Mrs. Shepard in this episode, and various others up until season 8. Ms. Scott was familiar to television viewers for various other tv roles, including Jamie's mother on The Bionic Woman. Colleen Camp played Kristin in this episode and one other. The role was recast and Mary Crosby took over when Kristin returned in the third season.
• Martha Scott played Helen Elgin on both The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman. Helen Elgin was Steve's mother, not Jamie's.

21. Julie's Return

gs: Fern Fitagerald (Marilee Stone) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Richard Roat () Kenneth White () John Lamont () Tain Bodkin () Frank Arno () Richard Bergman () Helen Baron ()


Jock is getting tired of being treated like an invalid. J.R uses his father heart attack to keep him out of Ewing Oil. Ellie attempts to keep all stress out his life. When Julie Grey, Jock's former secretary arrives back in Dallas, Jock is thrilled to spend a lot of time with her. She does not treat him like the family, and two renew their relationship. Fearing Jock is having an affair with Julie, he tells his mother. Ellie tries to stop what is going on, but Jock leaves to see Julie. He gives her an expensive gift, and says that it will have to be a going away present. Once Jock leaves, J.R show's up at Julie's door. Julie promises to keep causing trouble for J.R, but he tells her not to count on it.

b: 26-Jan-1979 pc: 188584 w: Rena Down d: Les Martinson


NOTE: Rating: 32/63 19.9/39
• Beginning with this episode, "Dallas" is moved to a new timeslot, Fridays at 10:00 p.m. It would be the third time this season that the series was moved to a new timeslot, however, after this the series would remain on Friday nights throughout the rest of its run.

22. The Red File (1)

gs: Sandy Ward (Jeb Aames) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) James L. Brown (Sgt. Harry McSween) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Jordan Charney (Lt. Sutton) John Petlock (Dan Marsh) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Michael Cavanaugh (O'Neill) Charles Wilder Young (Charlie Waters) Ray Culella () Eloise Hardt (Julie's Neighbor)


J.R is not happy that Cliff is back in public office. He attempts to use Julie to get info about Cliff. She is tired of J.R, and decides she will actually help Cliff. She calls him and leaves him a message that she will fill him in on all the Ewing's secrets. Cliff heads to Julie's but does not find her. After a run in with Ames and Garr from the cartel, Julie ends up dead, having fallen from the roof of her building. J.R uses his influence to have Cliff booked for the murder.

b: 02-Feb-1979 pc: 188585 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Leonard Katzman


NOTE: Rating: 30/56 18.6/32

23. The Red File (2)

gs: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Sandy Ward (Jeb Aames) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) Charles Siebert (Sloan) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Walter Brooke (Cole Young) Woodrow Parfrey (Doctor who examined Julie's Dead Body) John Harkins (Judge Potter) Jordan Charney (Lt. Sutton) Gary Allen () Sean Fallon Walsh () Michael Quinn () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)


Pam is sure that J.R is framing Cliff, and leaves Bobby and Southfork. Bobby holds J.R responsible, and promises to get to the bottom of things. Bobby goes to see Cliff, to see if he can help. Cliff is not happy to see any of the Ewing's, and tells Bobby the only thing that can help is if the real killers are caught. Bobby is on the trail, and finds a key in Cliff's mail which was sent from Julie before her death. The key leads Bobby to Julie's file of Ewing information. One of the things Bobby finds is a fake codicil to Jock's will. Bobby thinks that J.R killed Julie. J.R shares with Bobby the name of the person who was taping Julie's phone for him, and through this man, they are led to Willie Joe and Jeb. Once the real killers are identified, Cliff is released. Bobby hopes this might bring Pam home, but she is not ready.

b: 09-Feb-1979 pc: 188586 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Leonard Katzman


NOTE: Rating: 18/62 21.7/38
• ACTRESS-Miss Tina Louise is NOT IN THIS EPISODE, nor is she credited, but her photograph is shown in a "prop" newspaper and her character (of Julie Grey) is the MAIN focus of this episode.

24. Sue Ellen's Sister

gs: Colleen Camp (Kristin Shepard) John McLiam (Wally) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Barbara Tarbuck (Cliff's Secretary) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee)

Cliff tries to get Ewing information out of Sue Ellen, but she is not interested in helping him. He then tries Pam, who is hurt and angry about being used by her brother in the Ewing/Barnes feud. Meanwhile, with Pam away from Southfork, Kristin makes a play for Bobby. Lucy see's right through Kristin, as does J.R, but he encourages the relationship.

b: 16-Feb-1979 pc: 188587 w: Camille Marchetta d: Irving J. Moore


NOTE: Rating: 23/64 21.1/36

25. Call Girl

gs: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Veronica Hamel (Leanne) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Mark Wheeler (Kit Mainwaring) Claude Earl Jones (Matt Henderson) Buck Young (Cartel Member) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Heidi Hagman (Girl Who Works At Health Spa) Peter Lucia () David Darlow () Peter Nyberg ()


While still separated from Bobby, Pam makes friends with a model from 'the store', Leanne Rees. Leanne happens to be a former prostitute, and J.R smells a plan. He creates a photo opportunity in which Pam looks like she too is into the world's oldest profession. Bobby finds out about J.R's scheme, and although not in J.R's plan, it actually brings Pam and Bobby back together. Bobby brings Pam back to Southfork which does not please his brother

b: 23-Feb-1979 pc: 188588 w: Rena Down d: Les Martinson


NOTE: Rating: 37/58 17.1/29 Veronica Hamel, Playing Leanne in this episode, went on to success on Hill St. Blues

26. Royal Marriage

gs: Linden Chiles (Chris Mainwaring) Mark Wheeler (Kit Mainwaring) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Jay W. MacIntosh (Mrs. Mainwairing) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) Buck Young (Cartell Member) Kenneth White () Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Dante D'Andre () Chuck Winters () Joan Blackwood ()


J.R is thrilled when Lucy becomes engaged to Kit Mainwaring. It will mean a potential business merger with Mainwaring Oil, which would be beneficial to Ewing Oil, and J.R. Unfortunately, Kit Mainwaring is gay. He eventually confesses this to Bobby, and then to Lucy. Lucy is heartbroken, but stands by Kit, and holds the secret. Only she and Bobby know the truth. But, of course, J.R. knew all along.

b: 09-Mar-1979 pc: 188589 w: Camille Marchetta d: Gunnar Hellstrom


NOTE: Rating: 20/65 21.2/37

27. The Outsiders

gs: John McIntire (Sam Culver) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Shelley Juttner () Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Clint Ritchie (Bud Morgan) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Kim Alexander () Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) William Wellman, Jr. ()


Sam Culver is someone J.R thinks is important! But Sam's wife, Donna Culver is fooling around with Ray Krebbs. Bobby and Pam run into them one night while out, and Pam is worried about Ray being hurt again. Ray is not concerned, he is love with Donna, and not Pam, Lucy or J.R is going to get in the way.

b: 16-Mar-1979 pc: 188592 w: Leonard Katzman d: Dennis Donnelly


NOTE: Rating: 28/68 19.0/35
• Susan Howard ("Donna") makes her first appearance on the series in this episode.

28. John Ewing III (1)

gs: Ellen Greer (Dr. Krane) Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Peter Horton (Wayne) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dougan) Steffen Zacharias () Ed Kenney () Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Chad M. Roche () Michael Griswold () Nicholas Shields () Merry Elkins () John Moser ()


Lucy's a wreck after her breakup with Kit, turns to drugs! Sue Ellen's battle with the bottle continues, despite her pregnancy. Despite efforts from Ray and Bobby, Lucy keeps on using, and one day when the addict and drunk are alone at Southfork, they have a meeting in which Sue Ellen ends up falling down the stairs. Lucy seems to have learned her lesson, but J.R decides to put Sue Ellen, against her wishes in a Sanitarium.

b: 23-Mar-1979 pc: 188590 w: Camille Marchetta d: Leonard Katzman


NOTE: Rating: 35/55 14.1/27 Dallas producer Leonard Katztman's sister Sheril Lynn Katzman begins appearing as Jackie in the episode. She played Jackie throughout the shows run.

29. John Ewing III (2)

gs: Peter Horton (Wayne) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Ellen Geer (Dr. Krane) Michael C. Gwynne (Dr. Rogers) Dimitra Arliss (Hatton) Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Alan Rachins () Heidi Hagman (Receptionist at Sanitarium) Phillip Littell () Nancy Pearlberg () Nicholas Shields ()


Sue Ellen is not happy in the sanitarium. Bobby visits her, and thinks that Cliff is the father of the baby. J.R visits, which does not make Sue Ellen any happier. She bribes a nurse for alcohol, and leaves, only to end up in a car accident. Sue Ellen ends up in the hospital with the baby's life in danger. Cliff, thinking he is the father, rushes to the hospital!

b: 06-Apr-1979 pc: 188591 w: Arthur Bernard Lewis d: Leonard Katzman


NOTE: Rating:28/57 16.9/31