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Dallas S5E8 — The Split
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Dallas•Season 5•Episode 8

The Split

7.6/10 · 163 votesNov 27, 198145 min

Ranked #14 of 26 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.

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Patrick Duffy

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Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

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Miss Ellie

Linda Gray

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Shepard Ewing

Larry Hagman

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J.R. Ewing

Ken Kercheval

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Cliff Barnes

Susan Howard

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Donna Culver Krebbs

Victoria Principal

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Charlene Tilton

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Lucy Ewing

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Ray Krebbs

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Episode Summary

"The Split" is episode 8 of Dallas season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 163 votes, ranking #14 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on November 27, 1981.

Next: E9 · Five Dollars a BarrelBest of Season 5