Sue Ellen and Pamela fear the worst about their husbands when they receive news that the Ewing Oil plane has crashed.

Sue Ellen is devastated when after having an affair with Cliff, she learns she's pregnant and does not know who the father is.

Miss Ellie worries that her marriage will fall apart when she believes she has breast cancer. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen has a fling with Dusty, the cowboy; and Alan furthers J.R.'s plan.

Miss Ellie must cope with Jock and Lucy's poor reaction to her mastectomy. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen meets up with Dusty at a hotel.