Dallas (1978)

The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.

Genres: Soap, Drama, Family

What to watch after Dallas

• Dynasty (2017) — Same feel: dramatic, manipulative
• The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) — Don McDougall directed both
• Laverne & Shirley (1976) — Two steps away in the credits
• Bonanza (1959) — Same subject: ranch
• Dirty Sexy Money (2007)
• Greenleaf (2016) — Similar consistency, episode to episode