Dallas (1978 TV series) season 1

Dallas is an American prime-time television soap opera that premiered on CBS on April 2, 1978. The first season consisted of five episodes, originally conceived as a five-part miniseries. It introduced the central characters of the Ewing family, focusing primarily on the marriage of Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy) and Pamela Barnes (Victoria Principal), which causes friction between the Ewing and Barnes families due to their long-standing feud.

The season establishes the setting of Southfork Ranch, the sprawling Ewing family home and oil empire headquarters near Dallas, Texas. Key characters introduced include J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), the ambitious and ruthless eldest son; Miss Ellie Ewing (Barbara Bel Geddes), the matriarch of the family; Jock Ewing (Jim Davis), the powerful patriarch; and Gary Ewing (David Ackroyd), J.R. and Bobby's troubled brother.

The storylines revolve around family conflicts, power struggles, and the burgeoning oil business. The season explores the animosity between J.R. and Bobby due to their differing personalities and ambitions, and the tension caused by Pamela's presence within the Ewing household. The episodes delve into the complex relationships within the family and the external forces that threaten their wealth and legacy. Season 1 laid the groundwork for the long-running series, establishing the core characters, settings, and conflicts that would define Dallas for years to come.