Dallas: The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire
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The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire
- 355.
- Season: 14
- Episode: 21
- First Aired: 4/26/1991
- Prod Code: 446171
J.R. becomes increasingly despondent over the loss of family at Southfork, and is forced to partner with Cliff at Ewing Oil; Michelle faces charges in Hillary Taylor's murder; Carter and Dusty serve up some long-awaited payback; Bobby lends a shoulder to Jory Taylor Add a recap »
- Writers:
- Lisa Seidman
- Director:
- Ken Kercheval
- Stars:
- Larry Hagman (John Ross 'J.R.' Ewing)
- Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing)
- Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes)
- George Kennedy (Carter McKay)
- Kimberly Foster (Michelle Stevens)
- Recurring Role:
- Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren)
- Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III)
- Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing)
- Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis)
- Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)
- Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay)
- Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey)
- Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow)
- Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor)
- Danone Simpson (Kendall Chapman)
- Guest Star:
- Rob Youngblood (Robert MacCubbin)
- Doug Franklin (Cobb)
- Tom Fleetwood (Thompson)
- Richard Eastham (Hillson)
- In this episode, Dusty Farlow says he sold his stock in Weststar to Carter McKay. However, in the previous season, it was stated that, per Atticus Ward's will, there was a five-year waiting period before Dusty could sell his stock. edit »
- Jock's original portrait makes its final appearance in this episode. The one that is featured in "J.R. Returns" is a different one. The original portrait is seen again in the 2004 reunion "The Return to Southfork." edit »
- This episode features the final appearances of Kimberly Foster (Michelle), Jared Martin (Dusty), Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay), Deborah Rennard (Sly), Omri Katz (John Ross), Joshua Harris (Christopher), Deoborah Tranelli (Phyllis), Sherill Lynn Rettino (Jackie), and Danone Simpson (Kendall). Deborah Rennard and Omri Katz reprise their roles in the TV movie "J.R. Returns" edit »
- Cathy Podewell (Cally) does not appear in this episode. edit »
- J.R.: (to Michelle) Now why do you insist on blaming poor ole J.R. for everything? edit »
- (Jackie is having the "Ewing Oil" sign removed)
Cliff: What are you doing?
Jackie: It's your company. Don't you want to change the name?
Cliff: No. Not only do I want it to remain "Ewing Oil," but right under that sign in big bold letters I want it to say, "Cliff Barnes, President." Then we're gonna take a picture and send it to J.R. edit » - Phyllis: J.R., I've been waiting to tell you this for a long time. Hell would have to freeze over before I would ever work for you. edit »
- J.R. and Cliff: (in unison) You and I are partners?! edit »
- Carter: You do remember Dusty Farlow?
J.R.: Like I remember athlete's foot. edit »
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The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire
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