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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dallas Season 14 Episode 23 - Conundrum (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S14:E23

    Adam takes J.R. on an It's A Wonderful Life-esque journey just as Bobby hears a gunshot ring out from J.R.'s room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dallas Season 13 Episode 21 - Will Power
    6.5/10(121 votes)

    S13:E21

    Cally is determined to make her marriage work. April's mother helps her decide on Bobby. Miss Ellie and Clayton investigate their friends' murders. J.R. manages to get some information on Stephanie. James and Michelle fall out. Bobby plans a trip with his son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dallas Season 14 Episode 6 - Heart and Soul
    6.5/10(122 votes)

    S14:E6

    As Bobby continues to search for Sheila, Michelle blames Bobby for April's death. Meanwhile, James tries to find someone to take out his father; J.R. sends in a spy in the Carter's household; and Vanessa Beaumont arrives in Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dallas Season 13 Episode 22 - The Smiling Cobra
    6.7/10(117 votes)

    S13:E22

    April gives up her business interests to focus on her wedding preparations. Clayton discovers that he's next in line to inherit Atticus' estate. J.R. pushes Cally to a breaking point in their marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dallas Season 14 Episode 1 - April in Paris
    6.7/10(138 votes)

    S14:E1

    While on their honeymoon, Bobby and April face a surprise twist from Sheila Foley. Meanwhile, Cally begins to doubt her decision to work with James and J.R. tries to find a way to get himself out of the asylum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dallas Season 14 Episode 2 - Charade
    6.7/10(123 votes)

    S14:E2

    After kidnapping April, Sheila forces Bobby to act as her husband. Meanwhile, James plays a risky game of high stakes poker; Cliff and Liz's relationship continues; and J.R. rounds the other inmates up to help him in tricking Morrisey into confessing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dallas Season 14 Episode 5 - Tunnel of Love
    6.7/10(119 votes)

    S14:E5

    James tries to convince Cliff to go after J.R. who is using the trouble in the McKay's marriage to his advantage. Meanwhile, after the funeral, Bobby begins to hunt down Sheila and turns the blame for April's death on the greed that accompanies the oil business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dallas Season 13 Episode 1 - Phantom of the Oil Rig
    6.8/10(123 votes)

    S13:E1

    Following the showdown in Europe, Ewing Oil and Weststar begin a new battle. Cliff is preoccupied at work. April's sister, Michelle, shows up in Dallas. Tommy returns home and attempts to make amends. Miss Ellie starts a search to find what the key in Jock's card opens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dallas Season 13 Episode 19 - Dear Hearts and Gentle People
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    S13:E19

    April leaves Dallas in an effort to get over Bobby. J.R. reconnects with Serena. Cally ends up turning to James for support. Cliff manages to get a major political appointment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dallas Season 13 Episode 20 - Paradise Lost
    6.8/10(117 votes)

    S13:E20

    James and Michelle have to deal with delays in getting their club up and running and they end up turning to Carter for help. J.R. looks into Stephanie's past and promises Cally he'll be a better husband. Bobby attempts to get April to agree to return to Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dallas Season 14 Episode 3 - One Last Kiss
    6.8/10(120 votes)

    S14:E3

    April learns that she is being held against her will by Sheila. Meanwhile, an ally turns on Bobby; and Cally visits J.R. and makes an offer that would get him released.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dallas Season 14 Episode 7 - The Fabulous Ewing Boys
    6.8/10(117 votes)

    S14:E7

    Cliff, Liz, and Carter are named as suspects in the murder of Johnny Dancer. Meanwhile, Michelle offers to help Bobby find Sheila Foley; Cally confides in Vanessa; and J.R. and Clayton have a violent fight that leads Bobby to take action.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dallas Season 14 Episode 14 - Smooth Operator
    6.8/10(121 votes)

    S14:E14

    As Bobby comes face-to-face with Jory, Hillary's daughter, J.R. begins to plot against LeeAnn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dallas Season 14 Episode 15 - Win Some, Lose Some
    6.8/10(116 votes)

    S14:E15

    Bobby is faced with a moral dilemma when Jory is kidnapped. Meanwhile, J.R. begins his plot against LeeAnn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dallas Season 14 Episode 18 - Those Darned Ewings
    6.8/10(113 votes)

    S14:E18

    Michelle goes to Cliff for advice when she learns about James and Debra Lynn's past. Meanwhile, J.R. receives a shocking warning from his doctor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dallas Season 14 Episode 22 - Conundrum (1)
    6.8/10(190 votes)

    S14:E22

    While contemplating suicide, J.R. has a visit from Adam who takes him on a journey to see how life would be if the Ewing family had never existed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dallas Season 13 Episode 2 - The Leopard's Spots
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    S13:E2

    Tommy claims to be a changed man as he plots revenge against Bobby. Cally's paintings manage to impress a gallery owner. J.R. makes a risky deal without Bobby's knowledge. Cliff manages to locate Afton. The mysterious key sends Miss Ellie and Clayton to New England. J.R. meets April's sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dallas Season 13 Episode 23 - Jessica Redux
    6.9/10(114 votes)

    S13:E23

    J.R. starts a plan to ruin Cliff and drive Michelle out of town. Miss Ellie and Clayton find out that Jessica Montfort could be involved in the dealings surrounding Atticus Ward's will. Michelle and James continue to be at odds. Bobby decides who the best man will be at his wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dallas Season 13 Episode 26 - Three, Three, Three (1)
    6.9/10(118 votes)

    S13:E26

    J.R. finds that getting to Jessica inside the sanitarium isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Liz recognises Carter McKay from her past. James and Cally talk to a divorce lawyer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dallas Season 2 Episode 7 - Runaway
    7.0/10(252 votes)

    S2:E7

    It's Lucy's birthday, but after a fight with Jock, she runs away from home.

    Director:Barry Crane
    Writer:Worley Thorne

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  21. Dallas Season 8 Episode 10 - Charlie
    7.0/10(136 votes)

    S8:E10

    Cliff believes that there is a conspiracy going on between JR and Wendell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dallas Season 11 Episode 3 - The Son Also Rises
    7.0/10(119 votes)

    S11:E3

    Christopher runs away desperate to see Pam. Charlie wants Jenna and Ray to get married. J.R. meets a potential new business partner. Clayton continues to be at odds with Miss Ellie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dallas Season 11 Episode 4 - Gone with the Wind
    7.0/10(122 votes)

    S11:E4

    Bobby flies a specialist in to help Pam. Nicolas Pearce and Sue Ellen take a business trip together. J.R. pushes Casey Denault into action. Cliff attempts to find Dandy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dallas Season 11 Episode 8 - Mummy's Revenge
    7.0/10(118 votes)

    S11:E8

    Clayton's heart problem sees him ending up in the hospital. Casey Denault becomes fed up with his relationship with Marilee Stone. Sue Ellen comes to a decision about taking April on as a partner. J.R. investigates Wilson Cryder's wife. Bobby ends up receiving a surprise from Pam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dallas Season 11 Episode 9 - Hustling
    7.0/10(117 votes)

    S11:E9

    Bobby is surprised by Christopher's reaction to Pam wanting a divorce. April looks into Nicholas Pearce's past. J.R. is involved in a run-in with Kimberly Cryder. Jenna comes to a decision about Ray's proposal. Cliff continues to try and placate Dandy Dandridge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Conundrum (2)" is the worst rated episode of "Dallas". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/3/1991. This episode scored 6.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Will Power".