In 2012, the TNT cable network formally brought back the blockbuster prime-time soap Dallas, 21 years after it ended its original run. Episodes returned to Southfork Ranch, and reintroduced several of the original cast members, including Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing, the late Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, and Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing; the reboot also brought in new characters as the "next generation" of Dallas heavyweights. These included Bobby's adopted son Christopher Ewing (Jesse Metcalfe), J.R. and Sue Ellen's son John Ross Ewing III (Josh Henderson) , Christopher and John Ross's childhood friend Elena Ramos (Jordana Brewster) and Christopher's bride Rebecca Sutter (Julie Gonzalo). In no time at all, intrigue and double-crosses began to materialize on the ranch, involving Christopher's plans for alternative energy drilling, Christopher and John Ross's rivalry for Elena's attentions, possible hidden motives harbored by Rebecca, and much more. That season contained 10 installments and debuted on June 13, 2012; all of the episodes appear in full in this box set, as they originally aired.

The second season of Dallas chronicles the lead-up to and aftermath of the death of the villainous J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman.