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Dallas S3E17 — Paternity Suit

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Dallas•Season 3•Episode 17

Paternity Suit

8.3/10 · 209 votesJan 11, 198045 min

Ranked #2 of 25 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

Digger admits to a reporter that Cliff is the father of John Ross. After the news breaks, a series of custody suits lead to a blood test that determines the paternity of John Ross once and for all.

Directed byHarry Harris

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Cast10

Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy

Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Miss Ellie

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Jock Ewing

Linda Gray

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Shepard Ewing

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman

J.R. Ewing

Ken Kercheval

Ken Kercheval

Cliff Barnes

Susan Howard

Susan Howard

Donna Culver Krebbs

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Pamela Barnes Ewing

Charlene Tilton

Charlene Tilton

Lucy Ewing

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Ray Krebbs

Crew1

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Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"Paternity Suit" is episode 17 of Dallas season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 209 votes, ranking #2 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on January 11, 1980.

Next: E18 · Jenna's Return Best of Season 3