<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Website </Td> </Tr> <P> Dallas is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991 . The series revolves around a wealthy and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle - ranching land of Southfork . The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes, whose families were sworn enemies with each other . As the series progressed, Bobby's older brother, oil tycoon J.R. Ewing became the show's breakout character, whose schemes and dirty business became the show's trademark . When the show ended in May 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode . </P> <P> The show was famous for its cliffhangers, including the "Who shot J.R.?" mystery . The 1980 episode "Who Done It" remains the second highest rated prime - time telecast ever . The show also featured a "Dream Season," in which the entirety of the ninth season was revealed to have been a dream of Pam Ewing . After 14 seasons, the series finale "Conundrum" aired in 1991 . </P>

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