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Dallas S10E21 — A Death in the Family
7.5
Dallas•Season 10•Episode 21

A Death in the Family

7.5/10 · 128 votesFeb 20, 198745 min

Ranked #14 of 29 in Season 10•matches the season avg

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Jamie's death leaves ownership of 10% of Ewing Oil open to question. Ray wonders if he should smear Donna's name during the divorce proceedings. J.R. and April look for Jack. Sue Ellen employs a new Valentine Girl for her Dallas store.

Directed byMichael Preece
Written byMitchell Wayne Katzman
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Cast11

Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy

Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Miss Ellie

Linda Gray

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Shepard Ewing

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

J.R. Ewing

Ken Kercheval

Ken Kercheval

Cliff Barnes

Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Clayton Farlow

Susan Howard

Susan Howard

Donna Culver Krebbs

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Pamela Barnes Ewing

Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Jenna Wade

Dack Rambo

Dack Rambo

Jack Ewing

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Ray Krebbs

Crew7

R

Robert Caramico

Director of Photography

C

Chuck Rutherford

Set Decoration

Angela Morley

Angela Morley

Music

D

David Marshall

Art Direction

E

Edward Brennan

Editor

Michael Preece

Michael Preece

Director

M

Mitchell Wayne Katzman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Death in the Family" is episode 21 of Dallas season 10. It scored 7.5/10 from 128 votes, ranking #14 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Preece and written by Mitchell Wayne Katzman, it aired on February 20, 1987.

Next: E22 · Revenge of the NerdBest of Season 10