The Dal-List: Kristin Shepard’s Greatest Moments
Thanks for the memories, darlin’ Dallas Decoder kicks off its newest periodic feature, “The Dal-List,” with a look back at the 13 most memorable moments featuring “Dallas” vixen Kristin Shepard, played...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 15 Great ‘Dallas’ Scenes Featuring Larry Hagman
Once and future king Larry Hagman made magic every time he appeared on “Dallas,” so coming up with a definitive list of his greatest scenes feels like an impossible task. Instead, let’s just call this...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Jock Ewing’s Greatest Moments
We still miss you, Daddy Last month, Dallas Decoder critiqued “The Search,” the episode where “Dallas” bids farewell to the great Jim Davis. Here’s a look at 15 memorable moments featuring the actor...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 10 Classic Clashes Between J.R. and Pam
2 for 2? The confrontation between J.R. and Pamela (Larry Hagman, Julie Gonzalo) in “Venomous Creatures,” one of this week’s new “Dallas” episodes on TNT, was an instant classic. The scene demonstrated...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 5 Most Shocking Shootings
The one heard round the world TNT’s “Dallas” delivered a shocker at the end of “Sins of the Father,” this week’s episode: Ann (Brenda Strong) shot her ex-husband Harris (Mitch Pileggi) and left him...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: The 5 Most Egregious Ewing Arrests
Family tradition In “False Confessions,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode, Bobby (Patrick Duffy) tries to protect Ann by telling the police he shot Harris. Like John Ross’s arrest for Marta’s murder last...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 5 Most Meddlesome Mamas
Boss mom Judith Light is making quite a mark on TNT’s “Dallas,” where her cunning character, Judith Brown Ryland, exerts enormous influence over equally sadistic son Harris. Of course, Mrs. Ryland...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 10 Most Memorable Monologues
Testify! Few will forget the courtroom testimony that Ann (Brenda Strong) delivered at the end of “Trial and Error,” last week’s “Dallas” episode. Here’s a look at the Barneses’ and Ewings’ 10 most...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 8 Most Moving Funerals
Texas mourn J.R. Ewing will be laid to rest in “J.R.’s Masterpiece,” a special “Dallas” episode that TNT will telecast on Monday, March 11. Raise a glass of bourbon (and don’t forget the branch!) as we...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Afton Cooper’s 5 Greatest Hits
Dallas idol Audrey Landers’ new album “Dallas Feels Like Home” includes songs she wrote and performed during her run as Afton Cooper on the original “Dallas,” as well as a special tune from her guest...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 35 Greatest Moments (So Far)
Icons, one and all “Dallas” debuted 35 years ago today. To commemorate its anniversary, here’s my list of the franchise’s 35 greatest moments. Gripping grin 35. J.R. meets his match. “Dallas’s” first...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 10 Reasons TNT Should Renew Dallas
Tanned. Rested. Ready. “Dallas” fans know who killed J.R. and what happened to Pam, but one question remains unanswered: Will TNT renew the show for a third season? To help the good people at TNT make...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Sue Ellen’s 10 Most Memorable Moments (So Far)
Mourning star As the indomitable Sue Ellen Ewing, Linda Gray has captivated television audiences since “Dallas’s” 1978 debut. Sue Ellen Week continues with this list of the character’s greatest moments...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: What’s In and What’s Out for Dallas in 2014?
Two thousand fourteen is here, and that means it’s time to gaze into Dallas Decoder’s crystal ball to see what the new year holds for “Dallas” fans. Here’s what we think will be in and what will be...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 5 Ewings Who Had Multiple Southfork Weddings
First couple, second wedding In “The Return,” “Dallas’s” third-season opener, Pamela (Julie Gonzalo) says she’s “feeling a little shy” about having another wedding at Southfork. Sue Ellen’s response:...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 5 Women Who Spied for Cliff Barnes
Welcome to the club, honey Say what you will about Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval), but the man knows how to get women to spy on the Ewings for him. In “The Return,” TNT’s third-season “Dallas” opener,...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: The Original Dallas’s 8 Ewing Barbecues, Ranked
Upholding tradition The Ewings throw another Southfork barbecue in “Trust Me,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode. Here’s a list of every barbecue from the classic show’s era, ranked in order of preference....
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 15 Reasons You Should Be Watching Dallas
Watch and love What’s that, you say? You’re not watching the new season of “Dallas”? Well, put down that bottle of stupid pills and listen up. Here are 15 excellent reasons to start tuning in to the...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Classic Dallas’s 8 Southfork Weddings, Ranked
The tradition continues John Ross and Pamela (Josh Henderson, Julie Gonzalo) eloped on “Dallas” last season, but they’ll get a traditional Southfork wedding in “Lifting the Veil,” TNT’s latest episode....
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Dallas’s 5 Hottest Rolls in the Hay
Barnburner The only thing the Ewings love more than a dip in the pool is a roll in the hay. In “Lifting the Veil,” TNT’s most recent “Dallas” episode, Christopher and Heather (Jesse Metcalfe, AnnaLynne...
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