Dallas is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991. The show was prominent dallas filet its cliffhangers, including the “Who shot J. The 1980 episode “Who Done It” remains the second-highest-rated prime-time telecast ever.

The show is mostly an ensemble cast, with Larry Hagman as greedy, scheming oil tycoon J. In 2007, Dallas was included in Time magazine’s list of “100 Best TV Shows of All-Time”. In 2010, TNT announced it had ordered a new, updated continuation of Dallas. Dallas debuted on April 2, 1978, as a five-part miniseries on CBS.

Although the miniseries was created as the series’ pilot, by the time it was aired, neither the producers nor the network were hopeful that it would continue beyond these five episodes and initially had no plans for expansion. The show is known for its portrayal of wealth, sex, intrigue, conflict and power struggles. Bobby, who had the morals and integrity that J. Gary had been in conflict with both Jock and J. Ray had previously engaged in a short fling with Pamela, but she fell deeply in love with Bobby, and the pilot episode begins with the two of them arriving at Southfork Ranch as newlyweds, shocking the entire family.