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Dallas S5E21 — The Prodigal
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Dallas•Season 5•Episode 21

The Prodigal

7.5/10 · 159 votesMar 5, 198245 min

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.

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Episode Summary

"The Prodigal" is episode 21 of Dallas season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 159 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on March 5, 1982.

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