TV drama Dallas is a big hit all over again in the U.S.

Almost seven million viewers tuned in to catch up with the oil-crazy Ewing family, who ruled the television world in the 1980s, when the show returned to TV on Wednesday night (13Jun12).

The new series features returning stars Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy and Larry Hagman, as well as newcomers to the Southfork Ranch Jesse Metcalfe, Josh Henderson, Brenda Strong and Jordana Brewster.