S5 EP9 Dallas: 5 Dollars A Barrel- The" How To Scam A Schemer " Episode

Send us Fan MailJ.R. Ewing has never met a scheme he didn’t think he could outmuscle, but “Five Dollars a Barrel” is where Dallas reminds us that pride is expensive and timing is everything. We’re breaking down Dallas Season 5 Episode 9 with all the vintage primetime soap opera mess intact: oil hoarding, bad bets, and the slow realization that nobody is rushing to buy what J.R. is selling. When the phones stop ringing and the bill collectors start calling, the king of Ewing Oil suddenly looks a lot less untouchable. On the personal side, Sue Ellen is stuck managing the emotional fallout of Dusty Farlow’s bruised ego. A simple trip to get her hair done turns into accusations, jealousy, and a deeper fight about identity, intimacy, and control. We also hit a quick but memorable Mitch storyline at the hospital that raises eyebrows and leaves questions, because Dallas loves to drop a strange scene and keep it moving. Then the stakes widen. A Knots Landing crossover brings Gary Ewing back to Texas just long enough to deliver a razor-sharp reminder of who J.R. is when things don’t go his way. While family power plays simmer, Bobby Ewing follows a paper trail tied to Kristin’s trust and makes a decision that gets morally complicated fast. And looming over it all is Cliff Barnes, assembling the “we hate J.R.” committee into something far more dangerous: a business plan. If you love Dallas recaps, 1980s TV drama, and the corporate warfare side of soap operas, this one is a must. Subscribe for more vintage TV recaps, share this with a fellow primetime soap fan, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the moment where you think J.R. finally realizes he might lose?