Dallas: The Complete Tenth Season Review
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I’m looking very forward to seeing this season 10 of “Dallas,” for I missed many of it’s original run episodes due to having lost interest in the show’s “storylines” after the excellent ninth season became a great big “dream.”
I believe that anything explaining Bobby’s “death” by returning him back to the show would have been much more welcomed by the show’s fans, other than the whole ninth season being explained as Pam’s “dream.” This disrupted the show too much and caused the whole ninth season’s great storyline’s to unravel and the show’s watchers were pretty much being told to “forget” the whole past year’s events, due to Pam having had a nightmare. “You’ve gotta be kiddin’??” Many fans, like me, were no doubt asking themselves. If Patrick Duffy and the show’s producers were so determined to bring him back to the show, couldn’t the writers come up with something more creative than simply saying the whole ninth season had been a product of Pam’s imagination as she lay sleeping? Creative? I don’t think so, just plain lazy on the part of the show’s writers.
The writers could have brought Patrick Duffy back to “Dallas” with a lot more creative options, such as; (1) Explain Bobby’s death by saying that Weststar kidnaps Bobby from the hospital and allows the family to believe that Bobby has died. Keeping Bobby held prisoner at their business compound, they subject him to hypnotists, who try to learn more about what he knows about Ewing Oil and the various business’ dealings concerning Weststar interests. Bobby escapes and returns home in “Season 10.” (2) Mark Graison bribes some dishonest and greedy doctors at the hospital to fake Bobby’s death and has Bobby moved a secluded medical facility. Mark learned that Bobby may live as a human “vegtable” and he didn’t want Pam grieving her life away for him. Bobby recovers completely at the medical facility and at the end of season 9 we see someone in medical bandages sitting in a chair. A doctor and nurse are slowly removing the bandages from this person’s head and face. A hand held mirror is held up to reveal the face…it’s Bobby Ewing! Imagine the suspense of Season 10’s first episode!
Just thinking about the many other possible “situations” that could have explained Patrick Duffy’s return as Bobby Ewing, make me realize how much more fun the show could have been in future seasons and may have even extended the show’s run for several more years. I’m a huge fan of all of the `80’s prime time soap operas and enjoyed watching them as they originally aired, but I’m pleasantly finding that I’m enjoying seeing the ones that are available on DVD a bit more now than then! All of the “Dallas” seasons are highly entertaining and regardless of what season set you enjoy seeing the most, all of them are far superior to anything that’s on T.V. at present.
Here is a listing of “Dallas: Season 10″ episodes:
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1- Return To Camelot (Part 1)- Pam’s stunned to find Bobby alive in her shower, the events from his death onward all a dream; J.R. seeks to divorce Sue Ellen; Cliff tries to unite independent oil companies; Ray and Donna’s marital strife continues.
2- Return To Camelot (Part 2)- J.R hopes to get Donna away from Dallas; Jenna has problems with Charlie; a disaster strikes Ewing 12; Sue Ellen tracks J.R. and Mandy; a new ranch hand is hired at Southfork.
3- Pari Per Sue- Sue Ellen decides to embarrass J.R.; Wes Parmalee begins asking questions and seems oddly familiar to Miss Ellie; Donna’s lobbying further strains her marriage to Ray; Cliff wants Jack’s piece of Ewing Oil.
4- Once and Future King- J.R. tries to save the oil industry amid growing restlessness over Sue Ellen’s lingerie business; Miss Ellie makes a startling discovery in Wes’ belongings; Cliff zeroes in on getting a share of Ewing Oil; Charlie continues her rebellious ways.
5- Enigma – Wes makes a stunning claim to Miss Ellie; Donna is shocked when she calls home from Washington; Ewing Oil seeks a loan; J.R. uncovers some of Sue Ellen’s treachery.
6- Trompe L’Oeil – Miss Ellie reveals Wes’ claim of being Jock; Pam and Bobby’s wedding preparations continue; Jack’s ex-wife, April, comes to Dallas; J.R. starts expanding Ewing Oil; Sue Ellen’s revenge continues.
7- Territorial Imperative- Wes’ claim of being Jock is investigated; Cliff is interested in April’s share of Ewing Oil; Jenna worries endless arguing with Charlie are affecting her health; Sue Ellen and Mandy continue embarrassing J.R.; Donna worries Ray is cheating on her.
8- The Second Time Around- Bobby and Pam’s wedding day arrives, with Ray making a startling announcement; Wes corners Miss Ellie into having a meeting; J.R. tries to get Jenna to the wedding.
9- Bell’s Are Ringing- News of Jenna’s pregnancy with Bobby’s baby interrupts the wedding; banks’ fears over Wes’ claim make them freeze Ewing Oil’s credit; April plots against Jack; J.R. continues her scheme to raise the price of oil.
10- Who’s Who At The Oil Baron’s Ball?- Clayton feels he’s fighting a losing battle with Jock’s ghost for Miss Ellie; Sue Ellen looks to make a movie about her life with J.R.; Wes makes his claim public at the Oil Baron’s Ball.
11- Proof Positive- Wes offers to take a lie detector test to prove he’s Jock; Jenna is taken aback by an offer from Pam; April continues to look for a way to cash in off of Jack; Sue Ellen applies more pressure to J.R.
12- Something Old, Something New- Bobby returns to Jock’s crash site to seek evidence to disprove Wes’ claim; J.R., warned by the CIA, tries to disassociate himself from B.D. Calhoun; Donna’s lobbying in Washington continues; Miss Ellie remains undecided on Wes.
13- Bar-B-Cued- The turmoil over Wes Parmalee finds J.R. and Clayton finding common ground; Bobby arrives with the truth about Wes, but someone beats him to telling Miss Ellie; Donna meets a charming senator; Pam forms a partnership with Cliff; Jack surprises Jamie.
14- The Fire Next Time- Clayton goes on a hunt for Wes Parmalee; Donna comes to a decision about her marriage to Ray; Jeremy Wendell makes an offer to Cliff; J.R. thinks the Middle East situation has calmed.
15- So Shall Ye Reap- With Cliff waffling over his offer, Jeremy Wendell seeks to team with April Stevens; J.R. hopes to contain the situation with B.D. Calhoun; with her pregnancy making things increasingly tense, Jenna tries to cut ties to Bobby.
16- Tick, Tock- Bobby feels Pam is overprotective of Christopher; Jeremy Wendell continues his plot to take down Ewing Oil; Ray and Clayton team in a horse-cutting business, each looking to forget their woes; Calhoun makes contact with Sue Ellen, who’s unaware of his true identity.
17- Night Visitor- J.R.’s anxiety makes Bobby suspicious he’s done something to put the family in danger; Cliff decides on Jeremy Wendell’s proposal; April continues to seek her old share of Ewing Oil; Ray wants custody of him and Donna’s child.
18- Cat and Mouse- J.R. confesses to Bobby about the B.D. Calhoun situation; Ray goes to Washington to be with a hospitalized Donna, but is miffed when Senator Dowling comes to visit; Sue Ellen is feared to have begun drinking again when she doesn’t make it home one night; Cliff proceeds with Jeremy’s plan.
19- High Noon For Calhoun- J.R. and Bobby take their families to California in attempt to avoid Calhoun’s wrath; Cliff’s risky deal with Jeremy Wendell continues; Donna is courted further by Senator Dowling; Miss Ellie and Clayton begin to reconnect.
20- Olio- J.R. recuperates from the shooting, with Bobby filling in as head of Ewing Oil; Cliff demands to know where Pam’s loyalties lay; Donna and Senator Dowling grow closer; Charlie wonders why Ray is staying away from her and her mother.
21- A Death in The Family- Jamie’s death puts ownership of 10% of Ewing Oil into question; Ray ponders smearing Donna during divorce proceedings; J.R. and April search for Jack; Sue Ellen gets a new Valentine Girl for her Dallas store.
22- Revenge of The Nerd- Cliff claims he’ll own Jamie’s 10% of Ewing Oil, setting off J.R. into accusing Pam of plotting with her brother; Ray decides how to best handle his divorce from Donna; Miss Ellie snaps over the continued unrest at Southfork.
23- The Ten Percent Solution- J.R. seeks to get Cliff blamed for Jamie’s death and acquire her 10% of Ewing Oil at the same time; Cliff seeks money to pay back Jeremy Wendell, as Pam’s doubts about their relationship continue; Donna grows cold towards Senator Dowling.
24- Some Good, Some Bad- J.R. and Bobby receive surprising help towards getting Jamie’s 10% of Ewing Oil; Cliff is questioned in Jamie’s death and Pam learns of his shady deal with Jeremy Wendell; a visit to Ray’s house leaves Bobby stunned.
25- War and Peace- Pam accuses Cliff of having a revenge obsession against the Ewing’s; a court rules in the matter of Jamie’s 10% share of Ewing Oil; Ray adjusts to life with Jenna and Charlie; Mrs.. Scottfield furthers her plot against Ewing Oil; Sue Ellen wants Mandy back at Valentine.
26- Ruthless People- Jeremy Wendell seeks revenge after J.R. and April screw him out of 5% of Ewing Oil; Mandy returns to be the Valentine Girl, but is actually after more; the family is outraged over J.R.’s ties to terrorists; Ray attends his child’s birth.
27- The Dark At The End of The Tunnel- J.R. acquires Bobby, Ray, and Miss Ellie’s shares of Ewing Oil, and is tested for loyalty by Sue Ellen; April seeks revenge for past wrongs against her; Clayton confronts J.R.
28- Two-Fifty- Miss Ellie has to deal with the thought of losing both Clayton and the family company at the same time; Jeremy Wendell continues to force Mrs. Scottfield’s cooperation; Bobby and J.R. go to Washington to try to keep Ewing Oil alive; Cliff is suspicious of Pam’s loyalties.
29- Fall of The House of Ewing- Jenna gives birth; Christopher learns of his adoption; J.R. and Bobby continue negotiations with the Justice Department; Mrs.. Scottfield and Jeremy Wendell reveal their plans; Sue Ellen and Mandy fight over J.R.; Pam receives wonderful medical news, and races toward home to tell Bobby.
On to “Dallas: Season 11″ and beyond!!!!!!
Dallas: The Complete Tenth Season Feature
- The Dallas folks celebrate a decade of backstabbing, lies, greed and lust with a Season 10 that sizzles with intrigue. To start, J.R. spreads his brand of poison far from Big D, throwing big bucks at a twisted mercenary eager to blow up Saudi oilfields. The Feds get wind of the plot, they lean on J.R. until he sings like a Texas mockingbird and the mercenary decides the world would be a better pla
Dallas: The Complete Tenth Season Overview
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 01/13/2009 Rating: Nr
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