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The Best Episodes of Dallas Season 9

Every episode of Dallas Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dallas Season 9!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dallas Season 9 Episode 31 - Blast from the Past
    8.5/10(171 votes)

    S9:E31

    J.R. makes a pledge to Sue Ellen. Angelica brings her revenge plot to fruition. Ray and Donna find out if they'll be allowed to adopt Tony. Pam and Mark are married. When Pam wakes up she finds a surprise waiting for her in the shower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dallas Season 9 Episode 24 - Masquerade
    8.0/10(128 votes)

    S9:E24

    J.R. and Jack have no clue of the danger they're in at the Martinique conference. Pam begins to question her role at Ewing Oil. Jenna comes close to a complete mental breakdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 9 Episode 7 - The Wind of Change
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    S9:E7

    Miss Ellie and Pam come to their final decisions about the Weststar offer. Donna and Ray receive some bad news about their unborn child. Sue Ellen continues to progress in her recovery. Jack attempts to woo Jenna further. Mandy makes an appearance at the Oil Baron's Ball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dallas Season 9 Episode 9 - Close Encounters
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    S9:E9

    Angelica makes an appearance at the Southfork Rodeo. Sue Ellen's mother warns her to stay away from Dusty. J.R. offers Jack a position at Ewing Oil. Donna is rushed to the hospital.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 9 Episode 1 - The Family Ewing
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    S9:E1

    The Ewing family come together for Bobby's funeral. Dusty informs Sue Ellen that he is in love with her. Miss Ellie is happy to see Gary back home for a while.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dallas Season 9 Episode 2 - Rock Bottom
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    S9:E2

    After Sue Ellen gets drunk again, a worried Clayton and Miss Ellie look for her. Bobby's will is read, leaving Cliff hoping to take advantage of what it says. Mandy wants J.R. to divorce Sue Ellen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dallas Season 9 Episode 4 - Resurrection
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    S9:E4

    Miss Ellie thinks about Jeremy Wendell's offer for her Ewing Oil stock. Dusty vows to stick by Sue Ellen. Pam is followed by a mysterious person.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dallas Season 9 Episode 17 - The Deadly Game
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S9:E17

    Jamie starts to recover at the hospital. J.R. recruits Marilee Stone into the Marinos deal. Clayton's problems improve as he has no idea that Miss Ellie is the source of the improvement. Pam plans a visit to Mark's Colombian emerald mine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dallas Season 9 Episode 18 - Blame it on Bogota
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S9:E18

    J.R. and Cantrell continue to work together to set up Pam. Angelica begins to grow unhappy over the profit sharing arrangement from the Marinos deal. Mark feels he and Pam might not have a future together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dallas Season 9 Episode 26 - Nothing's Ever Perfect
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    S9:E26

    Having managed to regain control of Ewing Oil, J.R. sets his sights on Sue Ellen. Ray and Donna begin adoption procedures. Angelica makes plans to get revenge.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writer:Leonard Katzman

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  11. Dallas Season 9 Episode 30 - Hello, Goodbye, Hello
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S9:E30

    Ben Stivers causes suspicion from Clayton and Punk. J.R. receives some valuable information against Mark. Ray and Donna get a hearing in their adoption case. Angelica comes closer to gaining revenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dallas Season 9 Episode 3 - Those Eyes
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S9:E3

    Clayton and Miss Ellie continue to look for Sue Ellen. Pam finds herself being courted by two offers for Christopher's Ewing Oil shares. J.R. and Dusty face off over Sue Ellen.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dallas Season 9 Episode 5 - Saving Grace
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    S9:E5

    Pam is shocked to find out that Mark Graison really is still alive. J.R. looks into Jack's background. Ray and Miss Ellie consider whether to accept Weststar's offer for their Ewing Oil stock. Dusty is concerned that his efforts to help Sue Ellen could actually be a hindrance to her recovery.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dallas Season 9 Episode 10 - Suffer the Little Children
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S9:E10

    Cliff attempts to repair his relationships with both Jamie and Pam. Sue Ellen restarts the custody battle with J.R.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dallas Season 9 Episode 11 - The Prize
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S9:E11

    John Ross runs away as his parents battle it out to gain custody of him. Angelica attempts to push through her deal with Ewing Oil. J.R. continues to investigate her motives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 9 Episode 13 - Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    S9:E13

    J.R. attempts to trick Sue Ellen into giving up custody of their son. Jenna cools things off with Jack. Pam wants to go on vacation with Mark. Clayton makes a deal without Miss Ellie knowing about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 9 Episode 14 - Curiosity Killed the Cat
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    S9:E14

    Clayton attempts to shield Miss Ellie from his financial problems. Ray and Donna move into Southfork. Cliff attempts to make Mandy see that J.R. doesn't care about her. Jack disappears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 9 Episode 16 - Twenty-Four Hours
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S9:E16

    The search for Jack increases as his sister is close to death. Donna begins working with people suffering from Down Syndrome. Angelica reveals the reason why Jack is so important to her. Pam looks for a way to work with Mark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 9 Episode 21 - Dire Straits
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    S9:E21

    Mark and Cliff attempt to secure Pam's release. Jenna's depression increases. Donna ends up going grows closer to a disabled child. J.R. believes that he understands Dimitri. Mandy admits her treachery.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Peter Dunne, Joel J. Feigenbaum

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  20. Dallas Season 9 Episode 23 - Sitting Ducks
    7.6/10(122 votes)

    S9:E23

    J.R. becomes more suspicious of Angelica and the Marinos deal. Pam attempts to defend her position at Ewing Oil. Ray continues to bond with the deaf boy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dallas Season 9 Episode 25 - Just Desserts
    7.6/10(123 votes)

    S9:E25

    Angelica vanishes following the assassination attempt. Jenna makes plans to leave Dallas. Ray talks to Donna about adopting. Pam comes a decision about her position at Ewing Oil.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dallas Season 9 Episode 27 - J.R. Rising
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    S9:E27

    J.R. attempts to get a much bigger piece of the Marinos deal. Ray's manslaughter conviction could ruin the adoption. Matt makes an emerald strike. Angelica returns to America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dallas Season 9 Episode 29 - Thrice in a Lifetime
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    S9:E29

    The cartel joins Cliff in the battle against J.R. Pam and Mark make wedding plans. Angelica moves forward with her plans for revenge scheme. Donna and Ray have to face more obstacles in their quest to adopt Tony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 9 Episode 6 - Mothers
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    S9:E6

    Sue Ellen's mother pays a visit to Southfork, hoping to reunite her and J.R. Mark explains his absence to Pam. Jack grows closer to Jenna. Miss Ellie wrestles with her decision about what to do with her Ewing Oil shares.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 9 Episode 8 - Quandary
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    S9:E8

    Ray and Donna consider their options about what they can do with their unborn baby with down syndrome. Dusty claims that he's remaining in Dallas. J.R. attempts to find a way to rid himself of Pam. Cliff wants Jamie back. Angelica Nero tries to impress the city's oilmen.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Blast from the Past" is the best rated episode of "Dallas" season 9. It scored 8.5/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/1986. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Masquerade".