On this day May 18, 1984, the season seven finale of Dallas aired on CBS with the dramatic episode titled End Game. In true Dallas fashion, the episode delivered high tension and shocking moments as Bobby Ewing found himself caught in the crossfire of a failed assassination attempt aimed at his brother J.R. Ewing. The episode left fans on edge and set the stage for even more turmoil in the seasons to follow.
At the time of this finale, Dallas had firmly established itself as a cultural phenomenon. It was the number one show in America in 1981, 1982 and again in 1984, known for its over the top drama, intense family rivalries and unforgettable cliffhangers.
The series continued to define prime time television in the 1980s, and End Game was yet another example of why millions tuned in each week to follow the lives of the powerful and manipulative Ewing family.
Fun fact: The final scene of the episode was shot with multiple angles to keep the ending a secret from even the cast and crew until it aired.
At the time of this finale, Dallas had firmly established itself as a cultural phenomenon. It was the number one show in America in 1981, 1982 and again in 1984, known for its over the top drama, intense family rivalries and unforgettable cliffhangers.
The series continued to define prime time television in the 1980s, and End Game was yet another example of why millions tuned in each week to follow the lives of the powerful and manipulative Ewing family.
Fun fact: The final scene of the episode was shot with multiple angles to keep the ending a secret from even the cast and crew until it aired.
