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The Mystery of “Who Shot J.R.” Revealed On This Day - November 21, 1980

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On this day, November 21, 1980, the mystery of “Who Shot J.R.?” was finally solved on Dallas. After months of speculation, it was revealed that Kristin Shepard, Sue Ellen Ewing’s sister, was the one who pulled the trigger.

This iconic episode became the highest-rated TV episode in history at the time, drawing over 83 million viewers in the United States alone. The cliffhanger captivated the nation and solidified Dallas as one of the most iconic television shows of all time.

Were you among the millions who tuned in to find out who shot J.R.? How do you think this cliffhanger shaped the future of TV storytelling?
 
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