Dallas Season 3 Episode 19 Sue Ellen's Choice
- TV-NR
- February 1, 1980
- 42 min
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7.3 (154)
Sue Ellen's Choice is the 19th episode in the third season of the popular TV series Dallas that first aired on February 28, 1980. The episode revolves around Sue Ellen's character, played by Linda Gray, who is faced with a tough decision that could change her life forever.
In the previous episode, Sue Ellen had reunited with her former lover, Cliff Barnes, and they had spent a night together. Cliff, who is an enemy of the Ewing family, had promised Sue Ellen that he would help her get revenge on her ex-husband, J.R. Ewing. However, Sue Ellen realizes that she still has feelings for J.R., and this puts her in a difficult situation.
At the beginning of the episode, Sue Ellen is seen visiting a psychiatrist who advises her to take control of her life and make her own decisions. This advice prompts her to make a bold move and leave the Southfork Ranch, which is the home of the Ewing family. Sue Ellen moves into a luxurious apartment in Dallas and starts a new life away from her ex-husband and his family.
Meanwhile, J.R. is trying to win Sue Ellen back and offers her a job at his oil company. However, Sue Ellen is hesitant to accept the job offer, as she wants to stay independent and not rely on J.R. for financial support. J.R. also tries to sabotage Cliff Barnes' plans of buying oil fields in the hope of getting closer to Sue Ellen.
As the episode progresses, Sue Ellen becomes torn between her feelings for J.R. and her desire for independence. She meets with Cliff Barnes again and he asks her to join him in his quest to bring down J.R. and the Ewing family. Sue Ellen is faced with a tough decision of choosing between revenge and her love for J.R.
In the final scene, Sue Ellen goes to a bar where J.R. is waiting for her. They exchange some words, and J.R. tries to convince her to come back to him. Sue Ellen realizes that she cannot live without J.R. and they kiss, rekindling their relationship.
Sue Ellen's Choice is an intense episode that showcases the complex relationships between the characters of the show. It explores themes of love, revenge, and independence, with Sue Ellen being the central figure caught up in the midst of it all. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience eagerly waiting for the next episode to see how Sue Ellen's decision will impact the Ewing family.