The 1988 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 29th season in the National Football League. They failed to improve on their 7–8 record from 1987, finishing at 3–13 and missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. This was the Cowboys' second worst season to that point in their history, surpassing only their winless inaugural season in 1960. Also this was the final year for Cowboys head coach Tom Landry, general manager Tex Schramm and owner Bum Bright.