45 minSeason 14 • Episode 23
LatestAdam 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.
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.
Acting
Larry Hagman's J.R. invented the TV villain you love to hate
Writing
Cliffhangers so good they made global news—literally
Production
Southfork Ranch: the most famous house in television
Creator
David Jacobs
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Who Shot J.R.?' cliffhanger was so massive that betting parlors worldwide took wagers, and the reveal episode drew 83 million US viewers—still one of the highest-rated broadcasts ever.
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