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Dallas S7E6 — Check and Mate
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Dallas•Season 7•Episode 6

Check and Mate

8.0/10 · 145 votesNov 4, 198345 min

Ranked #3 of 30 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

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Ray ends up being charged with Mickey's murder. Punk reveals who the winner is in the battle for Ewing Oil. Holly attempts to pursue a relationship with Bobby.

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Patrick Duffy

Patrick Duffy

Bobby Ewing

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Miss Ellie

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

"Check and Mate" is episode 6 of Dallas season 7. It scored 8.0/10 from 145 votes, ranking #3 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on November 4, 1983.

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