David Jacobs
Director
Dallas (1978)
Season 5
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.
Released April 2, 1978
Episode 45 min
14+
Genres: Drama, Family, Romance, Soap
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Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Missing Heir
The body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder.
Oct. 9, 1981, midnight
S5E2 - Gone, But Not Forgotten
Cliff and J.R. continue to clash -- J.R. hatches a plot to get John Ross back, but Cliff decides to leave Dallas. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to repair her marriage.
Oct. 16, 1981, midnight
S5E3 - Showdown at San Angelo
With the help of Miss Ellie, J.R. is able to see John Ross while he is at Clayton Farlow's ranch. Meanwhile, Ray goes into business.
Oct. 23, 1981, midnight
S5E4 - Little Boy Lost
J.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister.
Oct. 30, 1981, midnight
S5E5 - The Sweet Smell of Revenge
J.R. confronts the Farlows about John Ross. Meanwhile, Pam is sent to the hospital following a breakdown.
Nov. 6, 1981, midnight
S5E6 - The Big Shut Down
J.R. tries to seek revenge on the Farlow's by drying up their oil supply. Meanwhile, Bobby is able to buy information about Kristin's baby.
Nov. 13, 1981, midnight
S5E7 - Blocked
J.R.'s plot to dry up the Farlows' oil backfires. Meanwhile, Pam continues to withdraw from the family.
Nov. 20, 1981, midnight
S5E8 - The Split
Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.
Nov. 27, 1981, midnight
S5E9 - Five Dollars a Barrel
Cliff confronts J.R. about the note he is holding for the Ewings and threatens foreclosure. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers a link between Kristin and J.R.
Dec. 4, 1981, midnight
S5E10 - Starting Over
Miss Ellie discovers J.R.'s true motives as J.R. heads to a broker to look into selling Ewing stock. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers the truth about Kristin's baby.
Dec. 11, 1981, midnight
S5E11 - Waterloo at Southfork
Miss Ellie turns on J.R. as J.R. tries to get Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Ray pulls out of his development deal.
Dec. 18, 1981, midnight
S5E12 - Barbecue Two
Miss Ellie puts together a homecoming barbecue when she learns that Jock is coming home from South Africa. However, the plans are put on hold when the family receives a devistating phone call.
Jan. 1, 1982, midnight
S5E13 - The Search
In shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation.
Jan. 8, 1982, midnight
S5E14 - Denial
The reality of Jock's death hits J.R. hard. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie stops Jock's will from being read and Ray and Donna's relationship begins to fall apart.
Jan. 15, 1982, midnight
S5E15 - Head of the Family
While J.R. recovers from the devistation of Jock's death, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Bobby lies to Pam about where the baby come from.
Jan. 22, 1982, midnight
S5E16 - The Phoenix
As J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend.
Jan. 29, 1982, midnight
S5E17 - My Father, My Son
J.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man.
Feb. 5, 1982, midnight
S5E18 - Anniversary
J.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch.
Feb. 12, 1982, midnight
S5E19 - Adoption
Bobby wants Sue Ellen's approval to allow him to adopt Christopher. J.R. attempts to get Ray's voting shares once and for all. Roger's obsession with Lucy gets out of control. Cliff learns about J.R.'s plan to get him out of Dallas.
Feb. 19, 1982, midnight
S5E20 - The Maelstrom
Not knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth.
Feb. 26, 1982, midnight
S5E21 - The Prodigal
Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.
March 5, 1982, midnight
S5E22 - Vengeance
Cliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger.
March 12, 1982, midnight
S5E23 - Blackmail
Bobby finds himself being questioned about Farraday's murder. The rest of the family await word about Lucy's kidnapping. Donna reveals what she found out about Jock and Sam's scheme.
March 19, 1982, midnight
S5E24 - The Investigation
Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.
March 26, 1982, midnight
S5E25 - Acceptance
Miss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen.
April 2, 1982, midnight
S5E26 - Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
Cliff is really upset by Sue Ellen's return to J.R.. Bobby ends up revealing the truth about Christopher's parentage to Pam. Clayton returns to town. Lucy ends up admitting a terrible secret.
April 9, 1982, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 2250 min.
Released: April 2, 1978
Last Air Date: May 3, 1991, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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