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LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- SUMMARY

TNT has renewed "Dallas" for a third season. Produced by Warner Horizon Television, 15 episodes have been ordered, slated to launch in early 2014.

"'Dallas' has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," said Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character, J.R. Ewing, this year, 'Dallas' has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted."

"Dallas" launched on TNT last summer and ranked as basic cable's No. 1 new drama of 2012 with key adult demos. In its second season, "Dallas" has averaged 3.8 million viewers in Live plus-7 delivery, with 1.6 million adults 25-54 and 1.4 million adults 18-49

REVENGE: At a press conference with "Night-line," Victoria is forced to reveal she had a son named Patrick who she gave away so she could attend art school in Paris. Charlotte finds a new gal pal. Declan is stunned when he sees Charlotte making out with her new friend. Nolan, no longer a suspect in Padma's murder, searches for the Falcon. It turns out the Falcon is Ester Lee, a computer wizard. Thanks to some manipulation from Nolan, Lee is arrested by the FBI. Jack wonders why Conrad is spending time with the governor's wife. Daniel asks Emily to marry him.

Aiden tells Emily that if she has to watch her marry Daniel, he will wait for her until she is free. Jack is disgusted when he sees Emily with Daniel and seemingly back in the Grayson fold. Victoria tells Nolan she will return him to the head of NolCorp if he finds her son.

SNEAK PEEK: Nolan is in trouble.

SCANDAL: Nearly catatonic after being held in a storage locker, Huck keeps murmuring the words "752." In flashbacks, it is revealed that Huck was hired by the CIA to torture and kill "enemies of the state." At first, Huck — who is forced to take the assignment — hates the work. Eventually, he grows to enjoy it and even keeps watches from his victims. When Charlie, who works with Huck, learns he is married and has a child, he says he has to get rid of them. When Huck tries to escape, he is captured and placed in a hole. For months, he is asked if he has a wife and child. When he answers "yes," the torture continues. Eventually, Huck is brainwashed and says no, he does not have a family. Now homeless and living by the Metro stop, Huck thinks he knows the woman and boy who give him a dollar. The time on the clock says 7:52. At first, Huck tells Olivia he is not certain he really had a family, but he decides that he did. Hospitalized after an altercation with Jake, Olivia tells Fitz they may love each other, but she cannot go down that road again. Moving out of the White House with Teddy, Mellie says he must chose between her and Olivia. Jake lies to Fitz and claims a mystery man caused Olivia's accident. Cyrus and Charlie have a connection.

SNEAK PEEK: The mole hunt continues.

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