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Dallas

1978 – 1991Show14 seasons357 episodesTV-14

DramaSoap
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic–8.1

A nostalgic, gripping soap series about family and class and money, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

14 seasons · 357 episodes · best: S3E25 "A House Divided" 9.1

Episodes

7.7
7.5
7.8
7.7
7.7
7.8
7.7
7.6
7.7
7.5
7.3
7.3
7.1
7.0

Story

A family ruthless in its quest for power and passion.

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.

Feels like

  • Prime-Time Soap Opera
  • Dynastic Power Struggles
  • Oil Barons & Rivalry
  • 1980s Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Melodramatic Family Saga
  • Capitalist Greed
  • Iconic Villain Archetype
  • Emotional Manipulation
  • Luxury Lifestyle Porn
  • Cliffhanger Driven

Cast

24 of 311 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Irving J. Moore, Robert Day, Leonard Katzman
Written by
Arthur Bernard Lewis, Leonard Katzman, Camille Marchetta
Music by
Jerrold Immel, John Carl Parker, Richard Lewis Warren

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 2, 1978 · May 3, 1991 · Ended

First aired
April 2, 1978
Last aired
May 3, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
14 seasons · 357 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Soap, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Evil Versus Evil, Later-Installment Weirdness +9

  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Evil Versus Evil
  • Later-Installment Weirdness
  • Nice Guy
  • Character Blog
  • Surprise Incest
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Badass Family
  • Overlord Jr.
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • With Lyrics
  • Battle Butler

12 of 204 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dallas?"

Questions about Dallas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dallas?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dallas from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dallas worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Which season of Dallas is best?

Seasons 3 and 6, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 14 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is A House Divided (season 3, episode 25) at 9.1, and the lowest is Will Power (season 13, episode 21) at 6.5.

Is Dallas okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Dallas?

268 h

About 268 hours: 357 episodes in 14 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1991.

Is Dallas good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Dallas use?

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!Evil Versus EvilLater-Installment WeirdnessNice GuyCharacter BlogSurprise IncestStylistic SuckBadass FamilyOverlord Jr.Face–Heel TurnWith LyricsBattle Butlerand 192 more

TV Tropes lists 204 tropes for it, including Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Evil Versus Evil, and Later-Installment Weirdness.