bonnie dean 2008-12-20

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

does the fast realease of 11 and the realease of knots 2 mean enything? they drag us along so slow and now , bang, bang, i am not complainging just wondering what they are up to.

Clavinbot 2008-12-19

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

As I said before and I as I will hold fast to, I love all of Dallas, all of it, and this season is no exception. Now, people are going to trash this season and subsequent ones for a variety of reasons, but the most common one is the absence of Victoria Principal. Now, if she was your favorite character, I understand and there is no point in arguing. However, if she didn't matter that much to you, and you prefer the other characters, such as JR and Cliff and Bobby, then you should be quite pleased, and in fact her departure is very interesting dramatic stuff. Basically you have that, also Susan Howard is gone, and Dack Rambo, all departed, and this allows the show to pursue some interesting dramatic angles-it could move the pieces around in new, fresh ways, such as have Bobby explore other women, have Ray and Jenna form a couple, and be overall an interesting parallel to the things that stayed the same, such as JR cheating and busting up his marriage to Sue Ellen yet again. Cliff Barnes has a dramatic year coping with the loss of his sister and making amends with the Ewings, minus JR, and Clayton and Ellie have a good dramatic year, yet stay together to provide some sameness and security to the show. If some of these changes had happened earlier, I think people would have praised them as good drama-it's just that Dallas hung the classic cast together so long, it was viewed as a downturn when cast members left. Today a show would probably do it sooner on purpose just to keep things interesting, and I think a re-viewing of the later seasons by all will make many realize that this is actually exciting stuff-watching a sort of great family have trouble and fall apart, and watch to see who will be the last man standing from it all. So, in short, I love it, I think it's exceptional, Leonard Katzman and David Paulsen turned out another classic year. Also Starring Sheree J Wilson as April Stevens, Charlene Tilton as Lucy Ewing Cooper, Morgan Brittany as Katherine Wentworth, Bert Remsen as Harrison "Dandy" Dandridge, Andrew Stevens as Casey Denault, Leigh Taylor-Young as Kimberly Cryder, Karen Kopins as Kay Lloyd, and Jack Scalia as Nicholas Pearce.

V. K. Manglaveras 2008-12-19

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Dallas 11nth (dvd) season is still great and marks the beginning of the end of this show. From this season ratings begun to fell rapidly (the 11nth season was the first which was not in the nielsen's top 20 since the time of the 1978-1979 second season), and original cast members begun to flee from the show. This was the last season for steve kanaly and priscilla presley while victoria principal and susan howard were gone from the previous season. Next season will be the last for linda gray also. As far as ratings concerns, Season 11 was #22, season 12 was #30 and the last two seasons were out of the top 40 so dallas was canselled in may 1991 after 14 seasons. It was resurrected 5 years after in 1996 with the movie JR RETURNS and in 1998 we had the final installment called WAR OF THE EWINGS so in order to have the complete dallas dvd collection we wait for the last 3 seasons to be released together with the 3 tv movies (JR RETURNS, WAR OF THE EWINGS and the prequel 1986 movie THE EARLY YEARS).
Until then enjoy the 11nth season which is still great full of scemes and a nasty as always JR...

Dallas Fan 2008-12-17

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

The epic soap saga of those entertaining and battling oil-rich Texans returns with more back-stabbing, infighting and family feuding in this Season 11 DVD of all the passion, powerplay and malice in Dallas. This season has some good brand new stories but also a couple of mediocre ones as well as Pam's weak exit storyline. Larry Hagman dons his trademark Texan Stetson for another great portrayal as that devilish rogue J.R. Ewing who is nastier and meaner this season as he wheels and deals to get back his beloved Ewing Oil.

In this eleventh season Bobby won't help J.R. get Weststar so his big brother cooks up a nasty scheme (one of J.R.'s best against family) but it all backfires and a hot-headed Bobby takes violent revenge on J.R. in the Southfork pool ("You son of a bitch! You don't deserve to live.") At the Southfork barbecue this year more sparks fly and a sinful past returns to haunt a shocked Bobby. Hollywood legend Howard Keel, the star of many classic film musicals, is good as always as the hot-tempered Clayton Farlow whose marriage to Miss Ellie is spiced up when he befriends the beautiful young Laurel who learns to "never say never to J.R. Ewing" after J.R. blackmails her to sleep with him. It's crime time in Dallas as Sue Ellen and her lover Nicholas burst into J.R.'s apartment where a fight ensues with tragic consequences and culminating in a rehashed end-of-season cliffhanger.

Morgan Brittany stars as the memorable Katherine Wentworth who disappointingly returns only for a couple of episodes, a young pre-superstar Brad Pitt has a small role as Charlie's boyfriend Randy, Charlene Tilton returns in the penultimate episode as Lucy, and Linda Gray's real-life daughter plays Sue Ellen's secretary. The Emmy-winning and legendary Barbara Bel Geddes, who starred in 15 major Broadway productions (she was the original Maggie "the Cat" on Broadway in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955), continues to demonstrate her amazing and natural acting abilities and in one moving scene she gives a classic and emotional performance when Miss Ellie has a showdown with Clayton at his office. Linda Gray continues her fine portrayal of the conniving Sue Ellen who this season becomes a big thorn in J.R.'s side.

Arch-villain J.R. is up to much blackmailing and sinister plotting as he weaves a tangled web in his scheme to exact his ultimate revenge on Weststar which has cleverly interwoven subplots involving Sue Ellen, Bobby, Cliff, April and Kimberly. There's plot-twists, passion and pouting between Sue Ellen and her dashing lover Nicholas Pearce who becomes a victim of J.R. and Sue Ellen's deadly power game. This is Priscilla Presley's final season where Ray and Jenna have a lackluster storyline of problems with disobedient teenager Charlie, although matters heat up for Ray in his near-fatal philandering (a "Fatal Attraction" rip-off plot). The legend that is Larry Hagman won the Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Prime Time Lead Actor and for Outstanding Prime Time Villain during this season. This dark eleventh season is produced by DALLAS veteran David Paulsen (Writer, Director & Story Editor of DVD Seasons 6, 7 & 8). There are 3 seasons left to be released on DVD of the world-famous Texas oil opera.

Next on DALLAS in the light-hearted and action-packed Season 12 DVD has Southfork playing host to explosions and gun battles in a Western-style range war, and the bitter feud between J.R. and Sue Ellen continues.


*** The following guide of Season 11's 30 episodes is full of spoilers ***

252. AFTER THE FALL: EWING RISE - Bobby's dreams of happiness are shattered as Pam's life hangs in the balance after her explosive car crash. Miss Ellie is disappointed that losing Ewing Oil hasn't changed J.R. Cliff makes a scene at the hospital. J.R. and Sue Ellen get close. J.R. gets new offices and plans to rebuild his empire. Bobby must face Christopher and explain about Pam. Bobby bursts into tears over Pam while J.R. consoles him.
J.R.: "If you thought I was tough before, you ain't seen nothin' yet."

253. AFTER THE FALL: DIGGER REDUX - J.R. uses strong-arm tactics to force a guy to do him a favor. Sue Ellen has a terrible fight with Oswald and angrily throws him out of her office. J.R. sneakily examines Pam's Will which foreshadows a scheme. Sue Ellen meets devilishly handsome stockbroker Nicholas Pearce [Jack Scalia] who has bedroom eyes for her. Cliff befriends Dandy, an old drunk who is reminiscent of his father Digger. Fugitive Katherine Wentworth shockingly returns to Dallas and visits Pam in the hospital.
J.R.: "Never is a funny word. I just never like to use it myself!"
Katherine to Pam: "I'm going to have everything that was yours. So sleep on little sister...sleep on."

254. THE SON ALSO RISES - A shocked Bobby confronts Katherine Wentworth at the hospital and her return sends shockwaves through the Ewing household. J.R. and Bobby have a fight over Katherine. A confused and angry Christopher vanishes from Southfork which sends the ranch into further turmoil. J.R. receives some fascinating information from his private detective. A tearful Cliff talks to a bandaged Pam about how badly he feels for mistreating her. J.R. meets Casey Denault [Andrew Stevens] to deviously use as a frontman to reclaim his business power in Dallas.
J.R. [to Jock's portrait]: "They think they got us beat, Daddy. But I'm still your son...and this is still our town!"

255. GONE WITH THE WIND - J.R. and Casey Denault put on a great act for the cartel folks to convince them that they dislike each other. Sue Ellen embarks on a business trip to Los Angeles with the suave Nicholas Pearce. Miss Ellie finds Clayton in the exercise room over-exerting himself and they have their daily yelling session. Things are moving along nicely for J.R. after he prompts Casey into underhanded action. Bobby is hit with a startling discovery when he enters Pam's hospital room.

256. THE LADY VANISHES - Bobby and Cliff scour Texas to unravel the mystery surrounding Pam, fearful that the mystery figure may be involved. J.R. welcomes an intriguing lady from his past, as well as good news from Casey. Sue Ellen is almost overwhelmed by the exciting and fast-paced Nicholas Pearce. Cliff is upset with Bobby for not having turned Katherine over to the police. Pam leaves a farewell letter for Bobby and Christopher.

257. TOUGH LOVE - A frustrated and furious Bobby goes on a rampage leaving it up to J.R. and Ray to stop him from destroying a bar full of cowboys. Crafty J.R. pulls one of his classic double-crosses on a dear old friend. Casey learns how to do business the "J.R." way with Marilee Stone. Dandy's tale of oil-rich land piques a despondent Cliff's interest. J.R. uses Serena to find out information on Weststar boss Wilson Cryder. The Ewings learn to live with what Pam asked for in her last letter. Bobby has an icy meeting when a beautiful and mysterious lady "accidentally" bumps into him.
J.R. to Wilson Cryder: "You just joined the crowd of people who have lived to regret underestimating J.R. Ewing."

258. LAST TANGO IN DALLAS - J.R. receives valuable inside information regarding Weststar. Bobby learns of additional news regarding Pam while he and Christopher befriend an attractive young woman, unaware of her big secret. Nicholas attempts to lure April into his financial web of successful women. Dandy talks Cliff into looking for oil. J.R. finally meets Sue Ellen's business advisor, the handsome Nicholas Pearce. Ray proposes to Jenna. Clayton's heart condition causes problems at the Oil Barons' Ball.

259. MUMMY'S REVENGE - Devious J.R. is plotting his comeback and secretly begins an investigation into Weststar chief Wilson Cryder and his wife Kimberly [Leigh Taylor-Young]. Clayton undergoes surgery and J.R. tries to comfort a scared and nervous Miss Ellie. Casey is tired with sleeping with Marilee Stone for J.R. Sue Ellen is worried over Nicholas' strange behavior. J.R. has a sneak peek at a piece of mail for Bobby from Pam. Christopher and Bobby spend time with Lisa. Pam's latest action shocks Bobby.
J.R.: "If Clayton lives, he lives. If he dies, he dies. He never should've married my Mama in the first place."

260. HUSTLING - While Sue Ellen is having her problems with Nicholas Pearce, J.R. conveniently "bumps" into Kimberly Cryder, wife of his nemesis Wilson Cryder. Bobby decides not to fight the divorce and asks the family to regard Pam a closed subject. The bills start piling up on Cliff as Dandy's oil rig continues to come up dry. Sue Ellen has her first fight with Nicholas Pearce. Marilee Stone tries to hit on Bobby. April investigates Nicholas' past. J.R. plays games with Wilson Cryder and becomes interested in his wife.

261. BEDTIME STORIES - Ray and Jenna announce their marriage to the Ewings. Cunning J.R. begins to woo the formidable Kimberly Cryder in his quest to conquer Weststar. Nicholas and Sue Ellen renew their good working rapport. Bobby has an encounter with his beautiful old friend Tammy. April digs deeper into her investigation of Nicholas. J.R. has a confrontation with Nicholas about Sue Ellen. Bobby rebuffs J.R. in joining forces with him to fight Weststar. Lisa turns out to be Jeff Faraday's sister - little Christopher's real aunt. J.R. gets a tempting offer from Kimberly.

262. LOVERS AND OTHER LIARS - J.R., with the unwitting help of April, continues to pursue Weststar as well as Kimberly Cryder. Sue Ellen seeks a night of passion from Nicholas after learning of J.R.'s philandering. Frustrated and furious at Cliff shutting down the oil rig, Dandy takes control with a shotgun. Bobby spends time with April. Lisa brings Christopher to Southfork where Bobby angrily confronts her. J.R. learns that Weststar's biggest shareholder is Kimberly's father, Dr Styles.
Sue Ellen: "Sex and hotels...what a combination." - as she spots J.R. kissing Kimberly in a hotel glass elevator.

263. BROTHERS AND SONS - In the face of defeat, Cliff and Dandy are the benefactors of incredible news. Cliff sends a life-size cardboard cutout of himself with a voice recording to J.R. to tease him. Jenna has pains over her past feelings for Bobby. Sue Ellen explains to Nicholas that J.R. betrayed her. J.R tests Casey's business aggressiveness. With Bobby as best man, Ray and Jenna finally exchange wedding vows. Nicholas angrily confronts April. At the Ewing barbeque Dandy pulls a gun on Cliff, J.R. and Kimberly put on an act in front of Sue Ellen, J.R. and Cliff tease each other, and Lisa gives Bobby the shock of his life.

264. BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE A CHILD? - Bobby, who seeks legal counsel in order to fight Lisa, also attempts to explain the confusion to a pained Christopher. Sue Ellen steels herself for revenge on J.R. when she organizes a dinner for them with Kimberly and Wilson Cryder and does her best to make everyone else feel uncomfortable. Cliff and Miss Ellie have a touching meeting at a park. Casey also maneuvers for his offensive against J.R. Ray and Jenna walk in on an embarrassed Charlie and her boyfriend Randy [Brad Pitt]. Sue Ellen vows revenge on J.R. The mysterious benefactor behind Lisa Alden's pursuit of Christopher is revealed.
J.R.: "I've been called a lot worse, honey."
Sue Ellen to Nicholas: "I'm going to stay with J.R. till I find out how I can hurt him the most. And believe me, it will be something that J.R. Ewing will never forget."

265. DADDY'S LITTLE DARLIN' - Bobby fears that the truth about how he got Christopher may come out at the trial. J.R., who learns of Casey's disloyalty, plots to teach the young upstart a lesson while he continues to badger Kimberly to set up a meeting between him and her powerful father. Bobby relives the illegal deal with Jeff Farraday. Sue Ellen tells J.R. she finds Nicholas attractive. April and Bobby make up and she kisses him. J.R. meets Kimberly's father and is surprised by his plan.

266. IT'S ME AGAIN - J.R. demands an act of faith from Kimberly before he leaves Sue Ellen. Cliff socializes with a woman who is acting as a spy for J.R. Jenna reveals some deeply hidden feelings to a surprised Bobby. Ray again catches Charlie and Randy in a compromising situation. Nicholas withdraws from Sue Ellen's account. J.R. makes a promise to John Ross to get Ewing Oil back. April learns that Nicholas may be connected to the mob. J.R. uses his spy's information against Cliff.

267. MARRIAGE ON THE ROCKS - J.R. and Sue Ellen's marriage takes a turn for the worse after Kimberly leaves her husband and demands that J.R. follow suit. Bobby accosts Lisa who is still unwilling to give up her fight for Christopher. J.R. and Nicholas have a confrontation over Sue Ellen. Cliff is forced into buying Weststar stock by the conniving J.R. Clayton continues to meet with the young and beautiful Laurel Ellis. Sue Ellen decides to mix business with pleasure when she has a night of passion with Nicholas.

268. ANNIVERSARY WALTZ - J.R. eavesdrops on a conversation between Cliff and Lisa. Laurel admits that Clayton may be in love with her. J.R. continues to fit the correct pieces into his puzzle of Weststar Oil to regain Ewing Oil, but may meet some surprising competition. April ignores the warnings from her private eye regarding his investigation of Nicholas. Clayton embarrasses himself in front of the family when he completely forgets his and Ellie's anniversary. Charlie has a serious fight with Jenna. Bobby learns of J.R.'s recent act of skulduggery which leads to a violent confrontation between the two brothers with Bobby attempting to drown J.R. in the Southfork pool.
J.R.: "I'll show you what kind of an animal I could be."
Bobby yelling at J.R.: "You son of a bitch! You don't deserve to live."

269. BROTHERLY LOVE - The Ewings get scared of Bobby's temper as he violently deals with J.R. in the pool. Sue Ellen suspects that J.R. may want to get rid of her to win control of Weststar. Vowing revenge on J.R., Bobby goes after the thing his brother loves most. Sue Ellen, seeking her own brand of retribution against her husband J.R., heats up her relationship with Nicholas. J.R. orders Lisa to get out of Dallas. Nasty J.R. blackmails April after threatening to tell Bobby that they were both lovers and he gives her his famous devilish grin.
J.R.: "You can look at his pictures..." - when Lisa says she really cares about Christopher. Lisa to J.R.: "You bastard."

270. THE BEST LAID PLANS - Sue Ellen and Bobby join forces to stop J.R. getting control of Weststar. Clayton finds comfort from a supportive Laurel while Miss Ellie walks into a shock. J.R. and Kimberly concoct a scandalous surprise for Sue Ellen. April wants to cut her ties to J.R. Sue Ellen explains to Nicholas her strategy about divorce. Ray angrily throws Bobby out of his house. April realizes that J.R. was right when she talks to Bobby about Holly Harwood and he admits that he would never sleep with a woman that J.R. slept with. Casey continues to romance Sly with hopes of garnering valuable information on J.R. Sue Ellen moves back to her room at Southfork and leaves J.R. disappointed that she doesn't want a divorce.
J.R.: "Don't go away mad!" - after he blackmails April.

271. FARLOW'S FOLLIES - J.R. and Kimberly's scheme to rid themselves of Sue Ellen backfires. Bobby goes to Washington to try and get the Ewing Oil name back. Miss Ellie retreats into a drunken rage after she spies Clayton and Laurel together for the second time. David Shulton borrows money from Clayton. April tells Bobby that she slept with J.R. and that he's blackmailing her over it. Sly dates Casey. Lisa pursues her lawsuit against Bobby. J.R. and Kimberly's father vow war against each other.

272. MALICE IN DALLAS - J.R. and Bobby almost come to blows but Miss Ellie angrily stops them. April puts both her and Nicholas' life in jeopardy after her snooping reveals his true identity. Upset at the prospect of Clayton having an affair, Miss Ellie flees Southfork. David Shulton encourges Laurel to use Clayton and his money. Bobby and Sue Ellen testify at the custody trial and Christopher has a heart-rending talk with the Judge.

273. CRIME STORY - J.R. wants Casey to keep meeting with Kimberly so as to spy for him against her. Jenna forbids Charlie to go out with Randy. Nicholas gets April scared with his mob connections. David Shulton tries to blackmail Clayton but Clayton bitch-slaps him and threatens his life. J.R. influences Cliff to hang on to his Weststar stock. Bobby tells April that they're not right for each other after he learnt that she slept with J.R. Nicholas tells Sue Ellen he will have to disappear. April gets abducted.

274. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD - April is forced to reveal Nicholas' real identity. J.R. prepares for the battle with Kimberly's father but Kimberly fears for her father's failing health. J.R.'s scheme forces Cliff to turn to pills in an effort to calm his frayed nerves. J.R. is rebuffed by Ray. Nicholas is interrogated and beaten up. Kay Lloyd comes to Dallas and spends time with Bobby. Miss Ellie confronts Clayton about Laurel and orders him to leave Southfork.
Miss Ellie to Clayton: "No, you go home and get your things. I want you out."

275. DEAD RECKONING - J.R. is delighted that Miss Ellie kicked Clayton out of Southfork. Clayton comes to the ranch and argues with Ellie about his friendship with Laurel. Charlie resents being forced to leave Dallas. Clayton erupts into a vengeful rage when David Shulton reveals Clayton's tryst with Laurel to Miss Ellie. Frustrated with J.R.'s insensitivity, Casey meets another victim of his scheming - Cliff Barnes. Bobby's budding romance with Kay continues to blossom. Clayton is arrested for the murder of David Shulton.

276. NEVER SAY NEVER - Cunning J.R. sets his sights on the beautiful and innocent Laurel Ellis. In their effort to win back the Ewing Oil name, Kay introduces Bobby to a powerful but unscrupulous senator. Clayton and Miss Ellie face the prying eyes of Dallas. Clayton's arrest for murder provides J.R. with ammunition to lure Laurel into his stable of conquests. Connie gets turned down by Ray. J.R. lashes out at Miss Ellie for letting Clayton back into the house. J.R. rebuffs Kimberly's offer and vows to take Weststar away from her father.
J.R. to Laurel: "Never say never to J.R. Ewing." - after Laurel tells J.R. she will never sleep with him.

277. LAST OF THE GOOD GUYS - J.R. continues to tease Clayton about Laurel and the homicide charge. Sue Ellen teams up with Kimberly against J.R. Bobby strikes a deal with the Washington senator to get the Ewing Oil name back. Nasty J.R. uncovers the evidence to clear Clayton's name in the homicide case but he blackmails Laurel to sleep with him first. Kimberly's father fights for his beloved Weststar, as well as for his life, after getting entangled with J.R. and his deadly power game.
Laurel to J.R.: "You bastard. I can't stand you."
J.R.: "Oh Mama, you have no idea what getting Clayton off the hook meant to me!" - after J.R. blackmailed Laurel into bed.

278. TOP GUN - Kimberly furiously arrives at Southfork and lashes out at J.R. for her father's death. Laurel divulges J.R.'s sexual blackmail plot to an angry Clayton. Connie refuses to be dumped by Ray. Clayton confronts J.R. about Laurel and tells him he is "filth". J.R. gets ready to take over Weststar but he gets a few surprises at the meeting of Weststar stockholders.
A furious Kimberly shouting at J.R.: "My father's dead. You bastard, you killed him."

279. PILLOW TALK - J.R. lashes out at Sue Ellen for defeating him and she moves out of Southfork for good. Cliff vows revenge on J.R. using Jeremy Wendell. J.R. throws some of Sue Ellen's belongings over the balcony narrowly missing her and he orders her to get off Southfork. Nicholas supports Sue Ellen in her fight for John Ross. J.R. cruelly gets rid of Casey. Bobby and Kay wonder how to keep their long-distance romance going. Cliff offers his gas line to Jeremy Wendell in an effort to rid himself of J.R.'s stranglehold. Nasty J.R. places John Ross in a hideaway school to keep Sue Ellen away from their son. Connie takes revenge on Ray.
Sue Ellen angry at J.R.: "You bastard. You're using my son against me."
J.R. to Casey: "The only thing you know about 'Class' is that it starts with a 'C'. Now get outta here."

280. THINGS AIN'T GOIN' TOO GOOD AT SOUTHFORK, AGAIN - Ray gets wounded by a psychotic Connie. Sue Ellen arrives at Southfork to regain John Ross but is turned back by a triumphant J.R. and his Sheriffs. Bobby gets a conditional right to use the Ewing Oil name again. J.R. moves out of Southfork after he has a fight with Miss Ellie and Clayton. Ray tells Jenna about his affair with Connie. Lucy [Charlene Tilton] returns to Southfork from Atlanta and complains to Miss Ellie about her marriage to Mitch. Cunning J.R. masterminds a scheme of his own against the infamous Jeremy Wendell concerning his recently acquired gas field.

281. THE FAT LADY SINGETH - J.R. triumphantly gets the Ewing Oil property back from Jeremy Wendell. Sue Ellen and Nicholas search for John Ross who J.R. has hidden away in a school. Lucy meets the intriguing Casey and they date. A battle may be brewing when J.R. discovers the owner of the coveted Ewing Oil name is none other than Bobby. Jordan Lee shocks Cliff when he reveals he saw Pam. J.R. and Lucy exchange insults. Ray and Jenna decide to leave Dallas. Bobby stubbornly refuses to go find Pam with Cliff. An angry Sue Ellen and Nicholas confront an obstinate J.R. in demanding the return of John Ross but Nicholas tragically gets killed in a fight with J.R. Sue Ellen fires gun shots at J.R. and then reports a double murder to the police.
J.R. [to Jock's portrait]: "I did it, Daddy. I got my son. And I got back my company. Nobody's going to stop me now. Nobody!"
J.R. to Lucy: "You've got a nasty mouth...just like that tramp mother of yours."
Sue Ellen angry at J.R.: "Where is my son, you bastard."