Elizabeth "Liz" Adams is a fictional character that appeared in the later seasons of the popular American television series ''

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'', played by actress

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from 1990 to 1991. She first appeared in the season 13 episode " The Southfork Wedding Jinx" and remained in the series during the final season.

Storylines

Liz arrives in

as an old friend of

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's and meets

Cliff Barnes Clifford "Cliff" Barnes, portrayed by Ken Kercheval, is a fictional character from the American television series ''Dallas''. Cliff is a longtime rival of the Ewing family, particularly J.R. Ewing, with whom he shares one of the most iconic feud ...

. Liz's recently deceased brother left her an oil company and she wishes to sell it. Cliff tries to convince her to stay in Dallas and has her meet with WestStar boss

Carter McKay Carter McKay is a fictional character that appeared in the later seasons of the popular American television series ''Dallas'', played by George Kennedy from 1988 to 1991. The character reappeared in the reunion movies '' Dallas: J.R. Returns'' (19 ...

. Liz and Carter instantly recognize each other and Liz tells Cliff she knew Carter when she lived in New York but his name wasn't Carter McKay. Later, McKay and Liz mutually agree to not discuss their past now that they are both in Dallas. It transpires that Liz and Carter knew a dangerous criminal known as Johnny Dancer. Liz was a government agent and acting as his girlfriend in order to turn him in. Liz is pressured by her former employer to continue their plan. Liz obeys but Johnny is murdered and Liz, Carter and Cliff become suspects. When Carter is arrested and charged with Johnny's murder, Cliff admits he killed Johnny in self-defense. Later, Liz sells her oil company to

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in exchange for getting Cliff the Energy Czar job in Washington. However, when Cliff discovers this he breaks up with Liz and she disappears from Dallas.

Trivia

Barbara Stock previously appeared in ''Dallas'' playing Heather Wilson in season 5 for 2 episodes.

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