Dallas
“A family ruthless in its quest for power and passion.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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14 Seasons • 357 Episodes
45 min per episode
1978 – 1991
Premiered: Sun, Apr 2, 1978
David JacobsLatest Aired Episode
Season 14, Episode 23: “Conundrum (2)”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dallas Promo 1978 Pilot Series Premiere
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-02
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Jacobs
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas
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What is Dallas about?
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.
How many seasons does Dallas have?
Dallas comprises 14 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Dallas?
Key cast members in Dallas include Patrick Duffy, Kimberly Foster, Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Sasha Mitchell.
Who created or directed Dallas?
Dallas was developed and directed by David Jacobs.