| 1988 Dallas Cowboys season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Bum Bright |
| General manager | Tex Schramm |
| Head coach | Tom Landry |
| Home field | Texas Stadium |
| Local radio | KRLD–AM 1080 |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–13 |
| Division place | 5th NFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | RB Herschel Walker |
The 1988 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 29th season in the National Football League. The team failed to improve on their 7–8 record from 1987, finishing at 3–13 and missing the playoffs for a third consecutive season. The 3–13 record in the 1988 season was the Cowboys' second worst season to that point in team history, surpassed only by its winless inaugural season in 1960.
The 1988 season was the final year for head coach Tom Landry, general manager Tex Schramm, and owner Bum Bright. It also featured the rookie season debut of Michael Irvin, one of the franchise's most accomplished players and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.[citation needed]