Since first hitting the small screen in 1978, Dallas enthralled audiences for decades to come. From Bobby beating J.R., to consequential cocktail scenes, and of course, the shocking cliffhanger that changed television history, fans tuned in week after week, fascinated by the Ewing family's latest twist and turns. 

From behind-the-scenes snaps, to stills and promotional photos, here are 24 mesmerizing pictures from Dallas, the most 1980s show about Texas, ever.