Dallas
Seen it?1978 | 14 seasons | 45 min | Soap, Drama, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Everwood or Little House on the Prairie, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- 14 seasons and 357 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 268 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 14 seasons.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 14 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 514K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 11978 · 5 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Season 21978 · 24 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
Season 31979 · 25 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
Season 41980 · 23 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday- Season 51981 · 26 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61982 · 28 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 71983 · 30 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
- Season 81984 · 30 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 91985 · 31 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 101986 · 29 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 111987 · 30 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday- Season 121988 · 26 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 131989 · 27 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 141990 · 23 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by David Jacobs
- Patrick DuffyBobby Ewing
- Kimberly FosterMichelle Stevens Ewing
- Larry HagmanJ.R. Ewing
- Ken KerchevalCliff Barnes
- Sasha MitchellJames Beaumont