On “Dallas,” The Ewings are definitely united in the wake of the oil rig explosion, and the deaths of Christopher and Pamela’s twin babies. But will they go down together? While it’s been fun watching John Ross and Christopher fighting over Ewing Energies, they’ve come together against a common enemy more powerful than anyone realized. Cliff Barnes in collusion with both the governor and Ryland Harris.

Sue Ellen discovered that Ryland was the governor’s biggest campaign contributor not long before the next phase of their master plan against the Ewings was realized. First, the investigation into the explosion by TESHA decided Ewing Energies was completely at fault, fining the company $1 billion. This despite Ken Richards telling Sue Ellen that there were two explosions distinctly heard.

Then came the big one. The Ewings received information that the government had seized the Henderson Well under eminent domain.

“If we can’t pump oil, we can’t pay the fine or the bank,” Sue Ellen said.

“This is what they’ve been building toward, Cliff and Ryland,” Christopher realized. “They want to see us lose everything.”

Gossip and Gab ended the episode very nervous for the Ewings, wondering how they were going to get out of this one. As for Entertainment Weekly, they were shocked that they could hate Steven Weber, who plays the governor, so much.

See how the united Ewings respond as “Dallas” continues on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on TNT.

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  • “666 Park Avenue”

    <strong>”666 Park Ave.,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/666-park-avenue-canceled_n_2147290.html”>ABC pulled the plug</a> on this supernatural drama earlier in the season.

  • “The Bachelor”

    <strong>”The Bachelor,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: While ratings may have dropped, “The Bachelor” will likely see another season on ABC as tabloids and viewers still care about the comings and goings of contestants.

  • “Body of Proof”

    <strong>”Body of Proof,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: ABC is keen on this Dana Delany drama, but the ratings for this upcoming third season will be the true test.

  • “Castle”

    <strong>”Castle,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed.

    <strong>Why</strong>: Strong ratings and a dedicated viewership will keep “Castle” on the schedule.

  • “Dancing With the Stars”

    <strong>”Dancing With the Stars,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The series is hurting in the ratings … by “DWTS” standards. It’s still a strong player for ABC, but the new season hasn’t premiered yet.

  • “Don’t Trust The B—- In Apt. 23”

    <strong>”Don’t Trust The B—- In Apt. 23,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/22/apartment-23-canceled-dont-trust-the-b_n_2528858.html”>ABC pulled the low-rated comedy</a> from it schedule and the stars took to Twitter to announce the cancellation.

  • “Family Tools”

    <strong>”Family Tools,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Too soon to tell

    <strong>Why</strong>: This ABC comedy has yet to debut, but a May 1 premiere date doesn’t look great.

  • “Grey’s Anatomy”

    <strong>”Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: America still loves McDreamy and the goings on at Seattle Grace. Expect “Grey’s” to return.

  • “Happy Endings”

    <strong>”Happy Endings,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: Always the bubble show, never the surefire renewal hit. “Happy Endings” has suffered from many ratings ailments, including bad scheduling (<a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/happy-endings-friday-abc_n_2683091.html”>it’s moving to Friday night</a>) and lack of promo. But this ahmahzing show has some serious fans that could keep it afloat for another season … maybe on another network (a la “Cougar Town.”)

  • “How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest Of Your Life)”

    <strong>”How To Live With Your Parents (For The Rest Of Your Life),” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Too soon to tell

    <strong>Why</strong>: The ABC comedy starring Sarah Chalke has yet to debut, but its late season bow doesn’t exactly bode well for its future.

  • “Last Man Standing”

    <strong>”Last Man Standing,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Viewers still love Tim Allen! Paired with “Malibu Country,” “Last Man Standing” has been performing well on Friday nights and <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/jonathan-taylor-thomas-last-man-standing-home-improvement_n_2686307.html”>will soon see Allen’s “Home Improvement” co-star Jonathan Tyler Thomas</a>.

  • “Last Resort”

    <strong>”Last Resort,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/last-resort-canceled-abc_n_2147316.html”>ABC killed the Shawn Ryan drama</a> in late 2012.

  • “Malibu Country”

    <strong>”Malibu Country,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: “Malibu Country” has been performing well on Friday nights. Lesson: Never underestimate the star power of Reba.

  • “The Middle”

    <strong>”The Middle,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Now in its fourth season, “The Middle” is still pulling in more than 8 million viewers an episode as the anchor of ABC’s Wednesday comedies.

  • “Mistresses”

    <strong>”Mistresses,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Too soon to tell

    <strong>Why</strong>: The drama, which is based on the UK series of the same name, just got a Monday, May 27 premiere date. Though the scheduling struggle doesn’t bode well, the ABC drama does have Alyssa Milano and “Lost” alum Yunjin Kim leading the foursome.

  • “Modern Family”

    <strong>”Modern Family,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: A fan favorite and Emmy darling, “Modern Family” will be back and will make ABC lots of money in syndication.

  • “Nashville”

    <strong>”Nashville,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: Critical acclaim doesn’t always equate to rating success. The show has stabilized in Nielsen ratings, but its future really depends on the strength of ABC’s drama pilots.

  • “The Neighbors”

    <strong>”The Neighbors,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: One of the few “hits” of the season, “The Neighbors” has found an audience and kept it pretty steadily week after week (<a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/11/abc-shows-fall-tv-2012-2013_n_1581796.html”>much to our dismay</a>).

  • “Once Upon a Time”

    <strong>”Once Upon a Time,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: A ratings hit in its second season, “Once Upon a Time” is almost sure to be back for a third season full of fairytale adventures.

  • “Private Practice”

    <strong>”Private Practice,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Ended

    <strong>Why</strong>: The “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff said goodbye in January 2013.

  • “Red Widow”

    <strong>”Red Widow,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Too soon to tell

    <strong>Why</strong>: The show has a late February debut on ABC.

  • “Revenge”

    <strong>”Revenge,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: “Revenge” has fallen out of critical favor and seen lower ratings in its new Sunday night home. But none of ABC’s freshman dramas are doing well, so that works in the show’s favor.

  • “Rookie Blue”

    <strong>”Rookie Blue,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The Canadian co-production will return for a fourth season on ABC during the summer of 2013.

  • “Scandal”

    <strong>”Scandal,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Shonda Rhimes has another hit on her hands. Now in its second season, “Scandal” has benefited from word-of-mouth and has been rising in the ratings (even recently beating out its lead in “Grey’s Anatomy”). A likable star — Kerry Washington — and continued buzz will keep “Scandal” on the schedule.

  • “Suburgatory”

    <strong>”Suburgatory,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: The series started Season 2 off strong in the ratings, but its audience has slowly eroded. Its not the worst-performing ABC sitcom, but its buzziness has died down as well.

  • “Zero Hour”

    <strong>”Zero Hour,” ABC</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: The Anthony Edwards vehicle debuted to 6.3 million viewers with a 1.3 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, making it <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/15/zero-hour-ratings_n_2695800.html”>the least-watched premiere for a scripted series in ABC’s history</a>. Things only got worse from there.

  • “2 Broke Girls”

    <strong>”2 Broke Girls,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS renewed “2 Broke Girls” in March of 2013.

  • “The Amazing Race”

    <strong>”The Amazing Race,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: As an Emmy and fan favorite, “The Amazing Race” has been a strong player for CBS.

  • “The Big Bang Theory”

    <strong>”The Big Bang Theory,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Now in its sixth season, “Big Bang” is reaching series-high ratings. Even up against reality powerhouse “American Idol,” “The Big Bang Theory” has been delivering with crazy high numbers in the 18-49 demographic, beating out what was once Fox’s juggernaut.

  • “Blue Bloods”

    <strong>”Blue Bloods,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The Tom Selleck-fronted police drama is a strong ratings performer for CBS on Fridays.

  • “Criminal Minds”

    <strong>”Criminal Minds,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: As one of CBS’s strong procedural players, the series has been steady in the ratings and will likely be renewed to help anchor a night and launch a new drama.

  • “CSI”

    <strong>”CSI,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Of the two “CSI” shows on the air, “CSI” is the stronger player in the TV landscape. The show is nowhere near its earlier ratings, but Ted Danson signed on for more and the show will be back.

  • “CSI: NY”

    <strong>”CSI: NY,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: The spinoff series will be entering Season 10 in the 2013-2014 season. The ratings have faded over the years, but they’re still pretty stable, especially for Fridays. It’s a toss up, depending on how well CBS’s development slate goes.

  • “Elementary”

    <strong>”Elementary,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: One of the very few freshman series hits during the 2012-2013 TV season, CBS is very keen on this modern-day take on Sherlock Holmes. The audience has been steady and the network even gave it the post-Super Bowl timeslot.

  • “Golden Boy”

    <strong>”Golden Boy,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Too soon to tell

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS certainly has a handsome star at the front of this cop drama, but its late season entry and Friday timeslot could be a hint toward CBS’s confidence in the show.

  • “The Good Wife”

    <strong>”The Good Wife,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: A former ratings champ, “The Good Wife” has slipped to series low ratings on Sunday nights. Blame football overrun, fan-detested storylines or too many guest stars, but “The Good Wife” has star power and critical praise, plus its nearing a good syndication sweet spot.

  • “Hawaii Five-0”

    <strong>”Hawaii Five-0,” CBS

  • “How I Met Your Mother”

    <strong>”How I Met Your Mother,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS handed out a ninth and final season to this comedy with the entire cast returning. Expect to meet the mother, finally.

  • “Made In Jersey”

    <strong>”Made In Jersey,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS pulled the plug on this legal drama very early on in the season because of low ratings.

  • “The Mentalist”

    <strong>”The Mentalist,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: “The Mentalist” has fallen to mediocre ratings — by CBS standards — but it was nonetheless renewed in March of 2013.

  • “Mike & Molly”

    <strong>”Mike & Molly,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The ratings are down a little bit from last year, but Melissa McCarthy’s star continues to rise.

  • “NCIS”

    <strong>”NCIS,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS reached a deal with series star Mark Harmon in early 2013, keeping the No. 1 show in America around for a Season 11.

  • “NCIS: LA”

    <strong>”NCIS: LA,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: Viewers love their “NCIS,” in any form. The ratings have been strong and the network is producing a backdoor spinoff pilot for this spinoff show. A full night of “NCIS” could be in CBS’s future.

  • “Partners”

    <strong>”Partners,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Canceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: Low ratings and unfavorable reviews led to the <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/16/partners-canceled-cbs_n_2145832.html”>early demise</a> of this CBS comedy.

  • “Person of Interest”

    <strong>”Person of Interest,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The series has developed a nice-sized audience, bigger than its first season.

  • “Rules of Engagement”

    <strong>”Rules of Engagement,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Honestly, who knows

    <strong>Why</strong>: This comedy has been on the bubble since it premiered … yet is now in its seventh season. It’s too soon to look at the numbers for this season, but the show has been a midseason success for CBS in the past. However, series co-star <a href=”http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/02/07/cbs-orders-comedy-pilot-starring-patrick-warburton/”>Patrick Warburton is attached to star in a new pilot</a> … for CBS.

  • “Survivor”

    <strong>”Survivor,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: A strong player for the last 13 years, “Survivor” will be back. But due to its <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/survivor-ratings-lowest-premiere-ever_n_2687591.html”>most recent premiere ratings</a>, we might not see it during the fall season, though a midseason or summer return — with some new gimmick — is definitely in the cards for the reality series.

  • “Two and a Half Men”

    <strong>”Two and a Half Men,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Likely to be renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS wants another season of this bawdy hit, it’s just a matter of getting its stars to sign back on.

  • “Undercover Boss”

    <strong>”Undercover Boss,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Renewed

    <strong>Why</strong>: The show is enjoying life in syndication and its Season 4 numbers are better than most of its third season.

  • “Unforgettable”

    <strong>”Unforgettable,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: Uncanceled

    <strong>Why</strong>: CBS canceled the Poppy Montgomery drama last season … and then revived it! Season 2 premieres Sunday, July 28.

  • “Vegas”

    <strong>”Vegas,” CBS</strong>

    <strong>Status</strong>: On the bubble

    <strong>Why</strong>: Despite star power, the series hasn’t been a breakout hit in the ratings. CBS previously canceled “Unforgettable” (then uncanceled it) last season when it was doing about the same as “Vegas.”