Miss Ellie puts together a homecoming barbecue when she learns that Jock is coming home from South Africa. However, the plans are put on hold when the family receives a devistating phone call.

As J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend.

J.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man.

J.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch.

Not knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth.

Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.

Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.

After Pam leaves Southfork it gives J.R. an opportunity to alienate her more from Bobby. Rebecca's will is read following her death. Lucy and Mickey continue to grow closer. J.R. makes a deal in the Caribbean. Clayton admits that he's dating Miss Ellie.

Katherine plots to make sure that Bobby sees Pam with Mark Graison. Holly isn't happy about J.R.'s Caribbean oil dealings. Clayton sells the Southern Cross and moves closer to Miss Ellie.

Bobby and Ray attempt to stop J.R.'s deal to ship oil to Cuba. Sue Ellen is concerned that her personal life could ruin J.R.'s chances if he enters politics. Donna believes that greed is motivating Mickey's interest in Lucy. Cliff rebounds from his mother's death.

J.R. attempts to gain permission to travel to Cuba. Holly wants to hurt J.R. and Sue Ellen's marriage. Lucy starts to model again. Weather ends up threatening to hurt Bobby's Canadian venture. Ray offers his assistance in the fight for Ewing Oil.

After having arrived in Cuba, J.R. attempts to get his $40 million back. Katherine confronts Cliff about the drill bit Bobby requires. Miss Ellie quizzes Clayton about his relationship with Sue Ellen. Ray informs Aunt Lil that Jock was his real father and not Amos. Things heat up between Mark and Pam.

J.R.'s infidelity sees Sue Ellen beginning to drink again. Miss Ellie wants to know if Clayton has feelings towards Sue Ellen. Pam returns from France wanting to know what is going on between Bobby and Katherine. Cliff still refuses to allow Bobby to have the needed drill bit he requires.

J.R. works out that Holly's desire to pay him in installments is because of Bobby. Pam wants a divorce. Aunt Lil believes that it could have been better had Mickey died in the accident. Clayton wants Miss Ellie to travel with him. A fire breaks out at Southfork after Ray and J.R. fight.

Bobby attempts to rescue those trapped in the fire at Southfork. Mickey opens his eyes.

Sue Ellen wants autonomy from J.R. Pam and Bobby talk about getting back together. Clayton wants Bobby to look after Miss Ellie.

Katherine attempts to convince both Bobby and Pam to get a divorce. Sue Ellen looks help in dealing with John Ross' mental health issues.

Pam and Bobby begin divorce proceedings. Peter starts to become smitten with Sue Ellen. Lucy attempts to comfort Mickey; J.R. continues to play Bobby in their contest to control the company.

Mickey's depression increases Ray ends up taking some drastic action after Micjey's health deteriorates. Pam considers an offer to team with Cliff and Mark. Cliff wants Sly to spy for him.

Ray ends up being charged with Mickey's murder. Punk reveals who the winner is in the battle for Ewing Oil. Holly attempts to pursue a relationship with Bobby.

Ray's murder trial gets under way. Bobby runs into Jenna Wade. Sue Ellen's interest in Peter causes jealousy from J.R.

Ray learns his fate as his trial for the murder of Mickey comes to an end. Pam isn't happy to see Jenna at the Oil Baron's Ball.

Cliff's comments about Jock and Digger don't sit to well with the Ewing family. After Jenna and Bobby spend the night together, Katherine is upset at not being Bobby's date. J.R. wonders if Charlie could be Bobby's daughter.

In an effort to hold onto Bobby, Katherine attempts to bribe Jenna. JR is concerned that Sue Ellen and Peter have become more than friends but Sue Ellen is keeping her distance.

JR's secretary is forced by Cliff into spying for him. After JR finds out he turns Sly into a double agent. Bobby and Pam continue to fight their feelings for each other.

Miss Ellie and Clayton return home for the annual Southfork barbecue. JR manages to get one over on Cliff. Katherine vows to get rid of Jenna.

J.R. is determined to break up Ellie and Clayton's engagement. Jenna is not happy after Bobby buys her a boutique to secure her own independence.

Sue Ellen reminds JR that they have an open marriage as she desperately attempts to stay away from Peter.

Sue Ellen is told by JR to finish her affair with Peter because he wants another baby.

Sue Ellen is left upset after she sees Peter with Lucy. Ellie decides not to marry Clayton.

Mark asks Pam to marry him. Edgar is discovered unconscious in his hotel room.

JR and Peter find out that Sue Ellen miscarried as a result of the accident. Mark pressures Pam for an answer to his marriage proposal.

Jenna is quizzed by Bobby about Charlie's father. Peter considers having a baby with Sue Ellen.

Jenna tells Bobby the reasons why she named him as the father on Charlie's birth certificate.

The winning bidder of the oil contract is revealed. Sue Ellen hears a confession from Peter.

Miss Ellie sets a wedding date to marry Clayton. Katherine attempts to convince Pam to marry Mark.

JR attempts to destroy Peter. Pam finally gives Mark an answer to his marriage proposal.

Jenna wants Bobby to sort out the way he is feeling. Lucy wonders why Peter won't go on a date with her.

Lucy works outs that Peter and Sue Ellen have been seeing one another. JR and Jessica make plans to stop the wedding.

Clayton warns his sister to stay away from JR. Sue Ellen wonders why Pam agreed to marry Mark.

JR manages to trick Katherine. Cliff realises the severity of his current situation.

JR ends up realizing that his mother could be in grave danger after he takes a look into someone's past.

The tensions increase at the Ewing's ranch as the search for Miss Ellie and Jessica continues.

Afton finds Bobby shot in J.R.'s office. Lucy suspects J.R. framed Peter. Ray tries to warn J.R. against Randolph. Sue Ellen and J.R. have a new "marital arrangement" after the showdown with Peter. Lucy, J.R., and Sue Ellen rush to Dallas Memorial where Bobby undergoes an operation. J.R. realises the killer was after him. Tract 340 comes in and Cliff is delighted. The bullet wound blinds Bobby. Marilee is angry with J.R. after Cliff strikes oil. Afton suspects Cliff shot Bobby. Jenna and Pam meet by Bobby's hospital bed. An attempt is made on J.R.'s life. Afton leaves Cliff. Pam stops Katherine from going into the hospital to see Bobby. Marilee seduces Cliff. Bobby is sceptical about J.R. "watching" the Ewing Oil business while he's away. J.R. and Bobby learn that the killer is still at large.

Bobby informs Jenna that marriage is off the cards unless he manages to regain his sight. Cliff ends up being arrested for attempted murder.

Pam vows to ruin JR. The Ewing family receives sad news about Jock's brother Jason.

Katherine is discovered attempting to kill Bobby and is taken off to jail. JR meets his niece Jamie.

Cliff meets Dandy Dandridge, who reminds him of his late father. J.R. manages to get his hands on a copy of Pam's will to plan in case she dies. Bobby is offered support from April. Sue Ellen is approached with help for her business. Miss Ellie feels Clayton is doing too much.

Christopher runs away desperate to see Pam. Charlie wants Jenna and Ray to get married. J.R. meets a potential new business partner. Clayton continues to be at odds with Miss Ellie.