Dallas backdrop
Soap•Drama•Family

The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 13

Every episode of Dallas Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dallas Season 13!

Binge this in 18h 45m•Peaking at 7.4/10

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

Airs on
CBS
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons14

All1234567891011121314

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dallas Season 13 Episode 7 - Fathers and Other Strangers
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    S13:E7

    J.R. and Cally welcome Vanessa at Southfork. Miss Ellie and Clayton meet Sarah Ewing and find out about Jock's past in World War II when he helped others. Carter receives some bad news about an oil tanker. James ends up making a shocking claim about his true parentage to the Ewings at the Oil Baron's Club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Dallas Season 13 Episode 8 - Black Tide
    7.4/10(116 votes)

    S13:E8

    The Ewing family are shocked by the news that James is J.R.'s son. A tanker crash creates a P.R. nightmare for both Ewing Oil and Weststar. Michelle attempts to squeeze both Carter and J.R. Vanessa attempts to convince her son to return to Europe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Dallas Season 13 Episode 25 - The Southfork Wedding Jinx
    7.4/10(114 votes)

    S13:E25

    It is the day of Bobby and April's wedding. Cally feels conflicted about her plan for revenge against J.R. after she discovers that she is going to have a baby. J.R. plots to gain control of Jessica's voting rights in Weststar. Cliff meets Liz Adams. Miss Ellie and Clayton leave for an extended Asian vacation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Dallas Season 13 Episode 9 - Daddy Dearest
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    S13:E9

    J.R. begins to mould James, who seems to already have the seduction line done to perfection. Cliff wants to be part of the official investigation into the tanker accident. John Ross is surprised to have a new half-brother. Bobby wants to commit to April. Miss Ellie gives J.R. the letter that Jock wrote.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Dallas Season 13 Episode 11 - Cally on a Hot Tin Roof
    7.3/10(114 votes)

    S13:E11

    Cally thinks that Michelle is lying about her affair with J.R. and she ends up confessing about an affair of her own. Kay attempts to help Bobby to deal with the tanker situation which manages to upset April. J.R. seduces an investigative committee member. James manages to show impressive business acumen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Dallas Season 13 Episode 12 - Sex, Lies and Videotape
    7.3/10(115 votes)

    S13:E12

    J.R. and Cally manage to repair their relationship. Carter traps Cliff in a sexual blackmail plot. James disapproves of his father's business tactics. Kay wants to know what Bobby's intentions are towards April. Bobby sells Ewing Oil assets to pay for the oil clean-up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Dallas

    READ
  7. Dallas Season 13 Episode 13 - Tale of Two Cities
    7.3/10(117 votes)

    S13:E13

    J.R.'s attitude about his affairs makes his son realize that sex is a much bigger part of the oil business than he thought. Cally is looking forward to her art show at Lucy's gallery. Michelle finds out about Carter's treachery against Cliff. Bobby and April make wedding plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Dallas Season 13 Episode 27 - Three, Three, Three (2)
    7.3/10(112 votes)

    S13:E27

    J.R. manages to get Jessica to sign over her Weststar voting rights. Cliff attempts to convince Liz not to leave Dallas. Liz and McKay manage to reach a mutual understanding about keeping quiet about the past that they shared. Cally and James manage to get their revenge against J.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Dallas Season 13 Episode 4 - Ka-Booooom!
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    S13:E4

    Tommy ends up planting a bomb in Bobby's briefcase in an effort to protect his father against some perceived threats. J.R. comes to a decision about the tanker deal. Cally's art causes further interest. Cliff feels left out of the loop at Ewing Oil. Miss Ellie and Clayton make their way to Pride in Texas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Dallas Season 13 Episode 5 - Sunrise, Sunset
    7.2/10(117 votes)

    S13:E5

    The tanker that J.R. has purchased is threatened by a Gulf storm. Michelle continues to try and get closer to Cliff. Cally's patron ends up helping her out further. Carter and Tommy are involved in a fatal encounter. J.R. receives a surprise visitor at Ewing Oil.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Dallas Season 13 Episode 24 - Family Plot
    7.2/10(113 votes)

    S13:E24

    Jessica ends up making a shocking confession. Furious with J.R.'s continued mistreatment and disrespect, Cally and James come up with a plan. Stephanie ends Cliff's political career aspirations after they fall out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Dallas Season 13 Episode 6 - Pride and Prejudice
    7.1/10(112 votes)

    S13:E6

    J.R. introduces James to the social scene in Dallas. Miss Ellie and Clayton look around Pride for clues about the key. Christopher goes out on his first date. April wants a commitment from Bobby. Vanessa returns to Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Dallas Season 13 Episode 10 - Hell's Fury
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    S13:E10

    Carter hopes that he can use the tanker accident to help bring down Ewing Oil. Jock's letter manages to inspire J.R. Bobby receives a surprise visit from Kay. Cally believes that J.R. is sleeping with Michelle. Christopher and John Ross argue about James.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Dallas Season 13 Episode 14 - Judgment Day
    7.1/10(112 votes)

    S13:E14

    J.R. feels guilty, believing the end of Ewing Oil is close. Cliff feels torn between doing what's right and his hatred of the Ewing family. Carter's wife is fed up with his constant mistreatment of her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Dallas Season 13 Episode 18 - The Crucible
    7.1/10(118 votes)

    S13:E18

    Carter manages to solve Michelle's problem with Eugene Inagaki. Bobby is unable to stop thinking about Jeanne. Cally and Michelle clash. J.R. gives James a tough business lesson. Stephanie has Cliff prepare to run for office. Miss Ellie and Clayton go to the reading of Atticus Ward's will.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Dallas Season 13 Episode 3 - Cry Me a River of Oil
    7.0/10(114 votes)

    S13:E3

    J.R. thinks about agreeing to a risky deal on a tanker when he needs oil badly. Cally has trouble getting past the fact that April once slept with her husband. Michelle meets Cliff in secret. Miss Ellie and Clayton's treasure hunt takes them to the town where Jock first struck oil. Tommy's violent temper gets out of control again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Dallas Season 13 Episode 15 - Unchain My Heart
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    S13:E15

    Cliff meets P.R. guru Stephanie Rogers, who tells him that she can make his political dreams a reality. J.R., Cally, and John Ross travel to Pride to help Miss Ellie. Bobby gives April an engagement ring but they fight after. James and Michelle come to terms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Dallas Season 13 Episode 16 - I Dream of Jeannie
    7.0/10(118 votes)

    S13:E16

    Bobby follows a woman who he believes could be Pam. J.R. meets Blackie Callahan, an old friend of Jock's. April is depressed over her and Bobby's argument. Cliff is suspicious of Stephanie's motives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Dallas Season 13 Episode 17 - After Midnight
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    S13:E17

    Bobby's obsession with the Pam look-a-like ends up damaging his relationship with April. Blackie helps to drill for oil in Pride. James meets Duke and Melinda Carlisle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Dallas Season 13 Episode 2 - The Leopard's Spots
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    S13:E2

    Tommy claims to be a changed man as he plots revenge against Bobby. Cally's paintings manage to impress a gallery owner. J.R. makes a risky deal without Bobby's knowledge. Cliff manages to locate Afton. The mysterious key sends Miss Ellie and Clayton to New England. J.R. meets April's sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Dallas Season 13 Episode 23 - Jessica Redux
    6.9/10(114 votes)

    S13:E23

    J.R. starts a plan to ruin Cliff and drive Michelle out of town. Miss Ellie and Clayton find out that Jessica Montfort could be involved in the dealings surrounding Atticus Ward's will. Michelle and James continue to be at odds. Bobby decides who the best man will be at his wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Dallas Season 13 Episode 26 - Three, Three, Three (1)
    6.9/10(118 votes)

    S13:E26

    J.R. finds that getting to Jessica inside the sanitarium isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Liz recognises Carter McKay from her past. James and Cally talk to a divorce lawyer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Dallas Season 13 Episode 1 - Phantom of the Oil Rig
    6.8/10(123 votes)

    S13:E1

    Following the showdown in Europe, Ewing Oil and Weststar begin a new battle. Cliff is preoccupied at work. April's sister, Michelle, shows up in Dallas. Tommy returns home and attempts to make amends. Miss Ellie starts a search to find what the key in Jock's card opens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Dallas Season 13 Episode 19 - Dear Hearts and Gentle People
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    S13:E19

    April leaves Dallas in an effort to get over Bobby. J.R. reconnects with Serena. Cally ends up turning to James for support. Cliff manages to get a major political appointment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Dallas Season 13 Episode 20 - Paradise Lost
    6.8/10(117 votes)

    S13:E20

    James and Michelle have to deal with delays in getting their club up and running and they end up turning to Carter for help. J.R. looks into Stephanie's past and promises Cally he'll be a better husband. Bobby attempts to get April to agree to return to Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Fathers and Other Strangers" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 13. It scored 7.4/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/3/1989. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Black Tide".