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Dallas S7E20 — When the Bough Breaks
7.5
Dallas•Season 7•Episode 20

When the Bough Breaks

7.5/10 · 141 votesFeb 17, 198445 min

Ranked #25 of 30 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

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Jenna is quizzed by Bobby about Charlie's father. Peter considers having a baby with Sue Ellen.

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Patrick Duffy

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Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Miss Ellie

Linda Gray

Linda Gray

Sue Ellen Shepard Ewing

Larry Hagman

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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

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Lucy Ewing

Steve Kanaly

Steve Kanaly

Ray Krebbs

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Episode Summary

"When the Bough Breaks" is episode 20 of Dallas season 7. It scored 7.5/10 from 141 votes, ranking #25 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 17, 1984.

Next: E21 · True ConfessionsBest of Season 7