On this day May 15, 1987, CBS aired the dramatic season 10 finale of Dallas titled Fall of the House of Ewing. The episode delivered one of the most intense and emotional cliffhangers of the series when Pamela Ewing’s car spun out of control, crashed into a tanker truck and exploded in a massive fireball. The shocking moment left fans stunned and sparked widespread speculation about her fate.
Pamela, played by Victoria Principal, had been a central figure throughout the series, and the fiery crash brought a tragic and uncertain end to her storyline. The scene was one of the most visually intense moments in the show’s long run and added to Dallas’s reputation for high stakes drama and unforgettable season finales.
As season 10 came to a close, the future of Pamela’s character remained a mystery, and viewers were left wondering if she would survive or if Dallas had just said goodbye to one of its most beloved characters.
Fun fact: Victoria Principal left the series after this episode aired, and her departure was later explained through a brief return and an emotional exit in the following season.
Pamela, played by Victoria Principal, had been a central figure throughout the series, and the fiery crash brought a tragic and uncertain end to her storyline. The scene was one of the most visually intense moments in the show’s long run and added to Dallas’s reputation for high stakes drama and unforgettable season finales.
As season 10 came to a close, the future of Pamela’s character remained a mystery, and viewers were left wondering if she would survive or if Dallas had just said goodbye to one of its most beloved characters.
Fun fact: Victoria Principal left the series after this episode aired, and her departure was later explained through a brief return and an emotional exit in the following season.
