The BEST episodes of Dallas season 11

Every episode of Dallas season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dallas season 11!

The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
To Have and to Hold
star
7.72
18 votes

#1 - To Have and to Hold

Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/1988

April gets visitors in her apartment and she is forced to reveal Pearce's real identify to them. Sue Ellen doesn't understand why Pearce won't meet with her. J.R. is rebuffed by Ray when he approaches him about buying Weststar stock. Pearce is interrogated and beaten up. Jenna and Ray decide to send Charlie to a school in Switzerland and Jenna goes with her to see her settle down. Miss Ellie returns from her vacation. Sly tells Casey Denault that she believes in him. Pearce is told that his parents are dead but his "companions" remain skeptical. Kay Lloyd comes to Dallas and spends time with Bobby. Ellie confronts Clayton about Laurel and tells him to leave Southfork.

Directors: Larry Hagman
Writer: Leah Markus
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Dead Reckoning
star
7.69
16 votes

#2 - Dead Reckoning

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/1988

April is released. Miss Ellie tells the family that Clayton will not be living at Southfork. Charlie resents being forced to leave,and Jenna has her doubts about it as well. Clayton tries to explain to Ellie about his "innocent friendship" with Laurel. Shulton tells Miss Ellie that Clayton has slept with Laurel. Ray meets a woman named Connie Hall and makes her in distress. Pearce tells April to stay out of his life. Bobby asks Clayton about why he had to leave Southfork. Pearce is happy that he managed to make it look like his parents are dead. Cliff meets Casey Denault. An angry Clayton beats Shulton up. Cliff becomes addicted to tranquilizers. Clayton is arrested for the murder of Shulton.

Directors: David Paulsen
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Last of the Good Guys
star
7.64
14 votes

#3 - Last of the Good Guys

Season 11 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/8/1988

Connie Hall tries to tell Ray that his marriage is over. J.R. continues to tease Clayton about Laurel and the homicide charge. Bobby spends more time with Kay in Washington. Casey tries to convince Cliff that they have a lot in common business-wise. J.R. offers Laurel a hideaway from media attention. Bobby strikes a deal with a Washington senator to get the Ewing Oil name back. Sue Ellen teams up with Kimberly to prevent J.R. from taking over Weststar. J.R. and Laurel declare a truce. J.R. wants to work side by side with Bobby. J.R. uncovers the evidence to clear Clayton's name in the homicide case, and he blackmails Laurel. The Ewings and Clayton are very grateful to J.R.

Directors: Michael Preece
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The Fat Lady Singeth
star
7.53
17 votes

#4 - The Fat Lady Singeth

Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/13/1988

Clayton asks J.R. to turn John Ross over to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen and Pearce search for John Ross. After Ray's affair with Connie, he and Jenna wonder how it will affect their marriage. Casey meets Lucy and they date. Jenna confides in Miss Ellie about her marital problem. J.R. gets the Ewing Oil property back from Jeremy Wendell but Bobby rebuffs his offer to work together again. Jenna decides to give Ray another chance. Jordan Lee tells Cliff that he saw Pam. Ray and Jenna leave Dallas. Pearce gets killed in a confrontation with J.R. Sue Ellen fires three shots at J.R.

Directors: Leonard Katzman
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Last Tango in Dallas
star
7.50
16 votes

#5 - Last Tango in Dallas

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1987

Bobby meets Lisa Alden. Jenna and Ray get romantically involved. Nicholas Pearce wants April's business. Dandy talks Cliff into looking for oil. Pam leaves Bobby her power of attorney for her Wentworth Industries stock. Bobby goes on a date with Lisa. Ray comes to the Oil Barons Ball with Jenna. J.R. meets Nicholas Pearce. Ray proposes to Jenna. Clayton's heart condition causes more problems.

Directors: Jerry Jameson
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Brothers and Sons
star
7.47
19 votes

#6 - Brothers and Sons

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/1987

Cliff strikes natural gas. Sue Ellen explains to Nicholas Pearce that J.R. betrayed her. J.R tests Casey's "business aggressiveness". Ray wants Bobby to be his best man at the wedding. April comes across an obstacle in her investigations of Pearce. Ray and Jenna get married. Pearce angrily confronts April. Kimberly Cryder meets Sue Ellen. Dandy pulls a gun on Cliff at the Ewing barbecue. Kimberly and J.R. put on an act in front of Sue Ellen. Lisa Alden sues Bobby for custody of Christopher.

Directors: Michael Preece
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Farlow's Follies
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7.39
18 votes

#7 - Farlow's Follies

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/1988

Charlie apologizes to Ray. Cliff meets Nicholas Pearce. Ellen and Pearce question Cliff about whether he works with J.R. Bobby goes to Washington to try get the Ewing Oil name back. Miss Ellie gets drunk after seeing Clayton with Laurel Ellis again. David Shulton borrows money from Clayton. Ray and Jenna give Charlie and Randy another chance. April tells Bobby that she slept with J.R. and that he's blackmailing her over it. Ray apologizes to Bobby for throwing him out of the house. April's apartment gets broken into. Sly dates Casey Denault. Lisa Alden pursues her lawsuit. J.R. tells Dr.Styles that Sue Ellen won't give him the divorce.

Directors: Steve Kanaly
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Brother, Can You Spare a Child?
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7.33
18 votes

#8 - Brother, Can You Spare a Child?

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/1987

Bobby tries to explain to Christopher about legal custody as Lisa purses her lawsuit. Nicholas Pearce apologizes to April. Christopher gets rebellious with Bobby over Lucas. April is upset over not being at the barbecue. Sue Ellen vows revenge on J.R. Cliff tells Miss Ellie about Dandy and wants to make peace. Bobby wants to pay Lisa off. Ray and Jenna find Charlie home with her boyfriend Randy. J.R. wants to meet Dr.Styles. Clayton feels bored. Lisa threatens Bobby with releasing damaging information in court. Lisa works with J.R. against Bobby.

Directors: Patrick Duffy
Writer: Leah Markus
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The Best Laid Plans
star
7.31
16 votes

#9 - The Best Laid Plans

Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/12/1988

Laurel Ellis urges Clayton to do something more with his life. Pearce explains his vision of the Weststar takeover to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen wants to team up with Bobby to work against J.R. April feels uncomfortable working with J.R. J.R. plots to have Sue Ellen see him in bed with Kimberly. Sue Ellen explains to Pearce her strategy about divorce. Laurel's old boyfriend comes from England. Charlie complains to Bobby about Ray. April wants to cut her ties to J.R. Miss Ellie sees Laurel kissing Clayton. Ray throws Bobby out of his house. Jenna's problems with Charlie continue. Lisa Alden continues to follow Bobby and Christopher. Sue Ellen moves back to her room at Southfork and leaves J.R. disappointed that she doesn't want a divorce.

Directors: Patrick Duffy
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After the Fall: Digger Redux
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7.27
22 votes

#10 - After the Fall: Digger Redux

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1987

Miss Ellie confides in Ray over Clayton's heart problem. Upset about Pam's injuries, Cliff finds a bar where he meets Dandy Dandridge, who reminds him of his father, Digger. J.R. tries to get Bobby interested in doing business again. Sue Ellen meets with Nicholas Pearce for some business advice. Christopher want's to see his mother. Pam gets an unwelcome hospital visitor.

Directors: Michael Preece
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Gone with the Wind
star
7.24
17 votes

#11 - Gone with the Wind

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/1987

Bobby has a doctor fly in from L.A. to help Pam. Ray asks Jenna to let Bobby see Lucas. Sue Ellen is surprised by Nicholas Pearce's no-nonsense approach. Cliff throws Dandy out of his offices. J.R. and Casey Denault put on an act in front of Marilee Stone and Jordan Lee. Nicholas Pearce urges Sue Ellen to expand Valentine's Lingerie. April meets Nicholas Pearce. J. R uses Casey to reclaim his business power. Miss Ellie and Clayton keep arguing over his health. Doctors warn Cliff and Bobby before taking bandages off Pam's face. Jenna and Ray wonder how to handle the new situation of Bobby coming to see Lucas. Pam disappears from the hospital.

Directors: Michael Preece
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The Son Also Rises
star
7.14
21 votes

#12 - The Son Also Rises

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/1987

Christopher runs away from Southfork to Dallas Memorial Hospital. Pam makes very slow progress in her medical condition. Charlie has problems with kids at school because of Jenna living with Ray. Clayton is fed up with Ellie telling him to rest and relax. He doesn't want to be treated like an invalid. J.R. meets Wilson Cryder. Charlie pressures Ray to marry Jenna. Bobby confronts Katherine Wentworth at the hospital. Christopher feels left out because he's adopted. J.R. meets Casey Denault. Dandy shows up at Cliff''s office.

Directors: Leonard Katzman
Writer: Leah Markus
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Things Ain't Goin' So Good at Southfork, Again
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7.13
15 votes

#13 - Things Ain't Goin' So Good at Southfork, Again

Season 11 - Episode 29 - Aired 5/6/1988

J.R. lashes out at Sue Ellen for defeating him along with Kimberly. Jenna calls Ray from Paris. Sue Ellen leaves Southfork. Ellie wants Clayton to co-own Southfork. Connie Hall makes herself look like Jenna and imposes herself on Ray. J.R. tells Casey his service is no longer needed. J.R. places John Ross in a hideaway school to protect him against kidnappers. Sue Ellen tries to find a legal way to get John Ross. Bobby and Kay wonder how to keep their long-distance romance going. April refuses to become Casey's business partner. Cliff wants to sell his gas field to Jeremy Wendell. Connie takes revenge on Ray.

Directors: Linda Gray
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The Lady Vanishes
star
7.12
17 votes

#14 - The Lady Vanishes

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/1987

Bobby tries to determine why and how Pam disappeared from the hospital. Cliff is upset with Bobby for not having turned Katherine to the police. Nicholas Pearce has big plans for Valentine's Lingerie. J.R. is happy with Casey Denault's services. Bobby and Cliff suspect Katherine in Pam's disappearing and they hire a detective. Serena Ward reappears in Dallas and asks J.R. to hire her friend. Pam leaves a farewell letter for Bobby and Christopher.

Directors: Leonard Katzman
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Lovers and Other Liars
star
7.11
19 votes

#15 - Lovers and Other Liars

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/1987

J.R. wants April to buy Weststar stock. Phyllis opens Bobby's eyes on his new, non-functioning business. Dandy makes the oil workers go back to work at gunpoint. Bobby spends time with April. Lisa brings Christopher to Southfork where Bobby angrily confronts her. Sue Ellen sees J.R. and Kimberly kissing. Ray wants to make sure he's got Bobby's blessing for his marriage with Jenna. Dandy strikes a little oil. Sue Ellen uses Pearce to get back at J.R. J.R. learns that Weststar's biggest shareholder is Kimberly's father.

Directors: Jerry Jameson
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After the Fall: Ewing Rise
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7.10
20 votes

#16 - After the Fall: Ewing Rise

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1987

Pam is taken to the hospital with third-degree burns and serious injuries from the car crash. J.R. embarks on building a new company-- J.R.E. Industries. Doctors tell Bobby that Pam will most probably live. Cliff feels guilty about letting Digger down regarding J.R. and Ewing Oil. Jenna nurtures her new baby boy. J.R. and Sue Ellen get close. April offers Cliff her help in coping after the loss of Ewing Oil. April meets Wilson Cryer, Jeremy Wendell's executive assistant. Bobby must face Christopher and explain about Pam. J.R. consoles Bobby.

Directors: Leonard Katzman
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Top Gun
star
7.06
16 votes

#17 - Top Gun

Season 11 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/15/1988

Kimberly lashes out at J.R. for her father's death. Cliff gets more addicted to pills. The Justice Department tells Bobby he will never get Ewing Oil name back. Sue Ellen tells Kimberly that it was J.R.'s drive to get Weststar which killed Dr.Styles. Casey Denault meets April Stevens. J.R. gets ready to take over Weststar. Bobby gets frustrated in Washington over the problems in getting the Ewing Oil name back. Nicholas tells his family secret to Sue Ellen. Laurel tells Clayton about J.R.'s blackmail. Connie refuses to be dumped by Ray. Clayton tells Ellie about some new rules he sets for life at Southfork. April tells Casey she doesn't want Cliff to get hurt. Sue Ellen and Jeremy Wendell offer a few surprises for J.R. at the meeting of Weststar shareholders.

Directors: Michael Preece
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Hustling
star
7.06
18 votes

#18 - Hustling

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/1987

Bobby explains divorce to Christopher and gets a surprise reaction from him. J.R. meets Kimberly Cryder. Sue Ellen has her first fight with Nicholas Pearce. Miss Ellie comes to visit Lucas. Jenna is worried that Ray will get back with Donna. Bobby decides not to fight the divorce and asks the family to regard Pam "a closed subject" Marilee Stone tries to hit on Bobby. Ray appears to be free after Donna announces her marriage to Senator Dowling. Christopher grows fond of Lisa. Cliff feels he should listen to Dandy out of loyalty to Digger. Jenna accepts Ray's proposal. April investigates Nicholas Pearce's past. J.R. plays games with Wilson Cryder and becomes interested in his wife.

Directors: Jerry Jameson
Writer: Leah Markus
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Malice in Dallas
star
7.06
18 votes

#19 - Malice in Dallas

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/26/1988

Bobby confronts J.R. again about Lisa Alden. April learns that her detective got murdered. Miss Ellie confides in Marvin Anderson about Clayton's affair with Laurel. J.R. makes a promise to Kimberly to be with her regardless of the outcome of the fight for Weststar. David Shulon encourges Laurel to use Clayton and his money. Ray and Jenna get worried over Charlie's poor grades in school. April tells Pearce that she's been investigating him. Miss Ellie goes away to St.Croix. Shulton borrows more money from Clayton. Pearce visit his parents in Indiana. Kimberly talks to Casey behind J.R.'s back. Bobby and Sue Ellen testify at the custody trial but Lisa decides to drop the case.

Directors: Larry Hagman
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Daddy's Little Darlin'
star
7.02
44 votes

#20 - Daddy's Little Darlin'

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/18/1987

Bobby warns Sue Ellen before the trial on Christopher's custody. Bobby meets Nicholas Pearce. Cliff encounters problems in his natural gas venture. Bobby fears that the truth about how he got Christopher may come out at the trial. Bobby relives the deal with Jeff Farraday. April tells Bobby he's not over Pam yet. Sue Ellen tells J.R. she finds Pearce attractive. Clayton is interested in a painting at a gallery. Cliff tries to buy Lisa off. Christopher gets obsessed about being adopted and about Lucas. Pearce gets nervous when Sue Ellen asks him about huis family. April and Bobby make up and she kisses him. J.R. meets Dr.Styles and is surprised by his plan.

Directors: Larry Hagman
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Bedtime Stories
star
6.94
16 votes

#21 - Bedtime Stories

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/1987

Ray and Jenna announce their marriage to the Ewings. April asks Nicholas Pearce about his past. J.R. has a confrontation with Pearce about Sue Ellen . Bobby tells Lisa to stop seeing him and Christopher. Bobby has an unexpected encounter with an old friend, Tammy. Things get back to normal between Sue Ellen and Pearce. Lisa follows Bobby and Christopher. Bobby is not interested in joining forces with J.R. to fight Weststar. Lisa turns out to be Jeff Faraday's sister. Cliff learns that Dandy is in jail. J.R. gets a tempting offer from Kimberly Cryder.

Directors: Michael Preece
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Brotherly Love
star
6.82
17 votes

#22 - Brotherly Love

Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/1988

The Ewings get scared of Bobby's temper as he violently deals with J.R. in the pool. Sue Ellen suspects that J.R. may want to get rid of her to win control of Weststar. Casey gets interested in Sly. Bobby vows to get Ewing Oil back. J.R. wants to get rid of Lisa Alden. Cliff gets hooked up to the gas pipeline. Sue Ellen gets more involved with Nicholas Pearce. Laurel's friend David Shulton asks Clayton about his intentions toward Laurel. Bobby is happy because he thinks Lisa is gone. April is further troubled by the revelation about Pearce. Kimberly gives J.R. an ultimatum. Clayton feels guilty and gets Ellie a gift. Charlie begins to dislike Ray. Cliff is down because people don't show up for his celebration party. J.R. blackmails April to make her buy more Weststar stock.

Directors: Linda Gray
Writer: Leah Markus
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Anniversary Waltz
star
6.81
16 votes

#23 - Anniversary Waltz

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/22/1988

Nicholas Pearce demands honesty from Sue Ellen. Miss Ellie doesn't suspect that Clayton has been meeting with another woman. Dave Culver tells Bobby that bringing back the Ewing name doesn't have to be a dead issue. Oswald Valentine reappears in Sue Ellen's office and is rebuffed by her. J.R. overhears a conversation between Cliff and Lisa. Laurel Ellis asks Clayton about him and Ellie. Bobby and Christopher reconcile. Laurel admits that Clayton may be in love with her. Cliff tells Bobby that he likes Lisa. Charlie has a very serious fight with Jenna. Kimberly pressures J.R. to keep his promise. Clayton forgets about the third anniversary of his marriage to Ellie. April's detective gets scared of the Pearce/Lombardi mob connection. Bobby suspect Lisa works with J.R. which leads to another violent confrontation between the two brothers.

Directors: David Paulsen
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Marriage on the Rocks
star
6.80
15 votes

#24 - Marriage on the Rocks

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/1988

Kimberly gets serious about divorcing Wilson and she puts pressure on J.R. to live up to his part of the deal. Ray wants to be a good father to Charlie. Sue Ellen tells Pearce that she needs him as a friend. Bobby confronts Lisa again . J.R. wants to join forces with Cliff to fight Weststar. Ray discusses Randy, sex, and AIDS with Charlie. Clayton continues to meet with Laurel Ellis. J.R. and Sue Ellen discuss divorce. April tells Sue Ellen that she's been dating Bobby. Cliff refuses to support Lisa in her fight for Christopher. Miss Ellie meets Kimberly Cryder. J.R. succeeds in manoeuvring Pearce into Sue Ellen's arms.

Directors: Larry Hagman
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Tough Love
star
6.70
20 votes

#25 - Tough Love

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/1987

Bobby gets depressed over Pam's disappearance. J.R. and Ray unite to help Bobby. Wilson Cryder tries to intimidate J.R. April consoles Cliff. Bobby explains to Christopher about Pam's leaving. Jenna offers Bobby her friendship. J.R. uses Serena to find out information on Wilson Cryder. The Ewings learn to live with what Pam asked for in her last letter. Dandy tells Cliff he found oil. Nicholas Pearce tries to get Sue Ellen and April to work together.

Directors: Michael Preece
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