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Dallas S4E9 — The Prodigal Mother
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Dallas•Season 4•Episode 9

The Prodigal Mother

7.3/10 · 184 votesJan 2, 198145 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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Pam believes that she has finally located her mother. Meanwhile, Mitch agrees to marry Lucy and J.R. hatches his plan to regain power of Ewing Oil.

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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

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Episode Summary

"The Prodigal Mother" is episode 9 of Dallas season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 184 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on January 2, 1981.

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