Dallas: Season 9
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dallas Season 8.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
The Family Ewing
Sep 27, 1985 · 45 min
The Ewing family come together for Bobby's funeral. Dusty informs Sue Ellen that he is in love with her. Miss Ellie is happy to see Gary back home for a while.
Rock Bottom
Sep 27, 1985 · 45 min
After Sue Ellen gets drunk again, a worried Clayton and Miss Ellie look for her. Bobby's will is read, leaving Cliff hoping to take advantage of what it says. Mandy wants J.R. to d
Those Eyes
Oct 4, 1985 · 45 min
Clayton and Miss Ellie continue to look for Sue Ellen. Pam finds herself being courted by two offers for Christopher's Ewing Oil shares. J.R. and Dusty face off over Sue Ellen.
Resurrection
Oct 11, 1985 · 45 min
Miss Ellie thinks about Jeremy Wendell's offer for her Ewing Oil stock. Dusty vows to stick by Sue Ellen. Pam is followed by a mysterious person.
Saving Grace
Oct 18, 1985 · 45 min
Pam is shocked to find out that Mark Graison really is still alive. J.R. looks into Jack's background. Ray and Miss Ellie consider whether to accept Weststar's offer for their Ewin
Mothers
Oct 25, 1985 · 45 min
Sue Ellen's mother pays a visit to Southfork, hoping to reunite her and J.R. Mark explains his absence to Pam. Jack grows closer to Jenna. Miss Ellie wrestles with her decision abo
The Wind of Change
Nov 1, 1985 · 45 min
Miss Ellie and Pam come to their final decisions about the Weststar offer. Donna and Ray receive some bad news about their unborn child. Sue Ellen continues to progress in her reco
Quandary
Nov 8, 1985 · 45 min
Ray and Donna consider their options about what they can do with their unborn baby with down syndrome. Dusty claims that he's remaining in Dallas. J.R. attempts to find a way to ri
Close Encounters
Nov 15, 1985 · 45 min
Angelica makes an appearance at the Southfork Rodeo. Sue Ellen's mother warns her to stay away from Dusty. J.R. offers Jack a position at Ewing Oil. Donna is rushed to the hospital
Suffer the Little Children
Nov 22, 1985 · 45 min
Cliff attempts to repair his relationships with both Jamie and Pam. Sue Ellen restarts the custody battle with J.R.
The Prize
Nov 29, 1985 · 45 min
John Ross runs away as his parents battle it out to gain custody of him. Angelica attempts to push through her deal with Ewing Oil. J.R. continues to investigate her motives.
En Passant
Dec 6, 1985 · 45 min
J.R. decides to appeal having lost John Ross' custody. Donna and Ray attempt to deal with the loss of their baby in very different ways. J.R.'s kidnapped detective is used by Angel
Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen
Dec 13, 1985 · 45 min
J.R. attempts to trick Sue Ellen into giving up custody of their son. Jenna cools things off with Jack. Pam wants to go on vacation with Mark. Clayton makes a deal without Miss Ell
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Dec 20, 1985 · 45 min
Clayton attempts to shield Miss Ellie from his financial problems. Ray and Donna move into Southfork. Cliff attempts to make Mandy see that J.R. doesn't care about her. Jack disapp
The Missing Link
Jan 3, 1986 · 45 min
Pam looks for answers about the emerald from Matt Cantrell. Mandy ends up double-crossing J.R. Jack is still missing. Sue Ellen starts a new job.
Twenty-Four Hours
Jan 10, 1986 · 45 min
The search for Jack increases as his sister is close to death. Donna begins working with people suffering from Down Syndrome. Angelica reveals the reason why Jack is so important t
The Deadly Game
Jan 17, 1986 · 45 min
Jamie starts to recover at the hospital. J.R. recruits Marilee Stone into the Marinos deal. Clayton's problems improve as he has no idea that Miss Ellie is the source of the improv
Blame it on Bogota
Jan 24, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. and Cantrell continue to work together to set up Pam. Angelica begins to grow unhappy over the profit sharing arrangement from the Marinos deal. Mark feels he and Pam might no
Shadow Games
Jan 31, 1986 · 45 min
Pam and Matt make their way to Colombia.; Sue Ellen's stability causes J.R. reevaluate her. Clayton finds out that Miss Ellie has been helping him. Donna confides to Miss Ellie tha
Missing
Feb 7, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. and local authorities attempt to find Pam who has disappeared in Colombia. Jack gives into Grace's charms. Mandy stops working for Cliff.
Dire Straits
Feb 14, 1986 · 45 min
Mark and Cliff attempt to secure Pam's release. Jenna's depression increases. Donna ends up going grows closer to a disabled child. J.R. believes that he understands Dimitri. Mandy
Overture
Feb 21, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. continues to show an interest in reconciling with Sue Ellen. Jenna starts to realize that she can't deal with her grief over Bobby on her own. Pam wants to explore the emerald
Sitting Ducks
Feb 28, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. becomes more suspicious of Angelica and the Marinos deal. Pam attempts to defend her position at Ewing Oil. Ray continues to bond with the deaf boy.
Masquerade
Mar 7, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. and Jack have no clue of the danger they're in at the Martinique conference. Pam begins to question her role at Ewing Oil. Jenna comes close to a complete mental breakdown.
Just Desserts
Mar 14, 1986 · 45 min
Angelica vanishes following the assassination attempt. Jenna makes plans to leave Dallas. Ray talks to Donna about adopting. Pam comes a decision about her position at Ewing Oil.
Nothing's Ever Perfect
Mar 21, 1986 · 45 min
Having managed to regain control of Ewing Oil, J.R. sets his sights on Sue Ellen. Ray and Donna begin adoption procedures. Angelica makes plans to get revenge.
J.R. Rising
Apr 4, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. attempts to get a much bigger piece of the Marinos deal. Ray's manslaughter conviction could ruin the adoption. Matt makes an emerald strike. Angelica returns to America.
Serendipity
Apr 11, 1986 · 45 min
Cliff believes that J.R.'s set him and the cartel for failure in the Marinos deal. Donna and Ray work on Tony's reluctance to be adopted. Jamie ia scared that a new Barnes / Ewing
Thrice in a Lifetime
May 2, 1986 · 45 min
The cartel joins Cliff in the battle against J.R. Pam and Mark make wedding plans. Angelica moves forward with her plans for revenge scheme. Donna and Ray have to face more obstacl
Hello, Goodbye, Hello
May 9, 1986 · 45 min
Ben Stivers causes suspicion from Clayton and Punk. J.R. receives some valuable information against Mark. Ray and Donna get a hearing in their adoption case. Angelica comes closer
Blast from the Past
May 16, 1986 · 45 min
J.R. makes a pledge to Sue Ellen. Angelica brings her revenge plot to fruition. Ray and Donna find out if they'll be allowed to adopt Tony. Pam and Mark are married. When Pam wakes