Diggers Daughter
First episode of Dallas as Bobby brings Pamela home to Southfork
broadcast:  April 2, 1978

Lessons
Pamela takes Lucy under her wing.
broadcast:  April 9, 1978

Spy in the House
Pamela learns not to cross J.R. Ewing
broadcast:  April 16, 1978

Winds Of Vengeance
At Southfork the Ewing women are taken hostage.
broadcast:  April 23, 1978

Barbeque
Past feuds are rekindled at the Ewing barbeque with tragic results.
broadcast:  April, 30, 1978

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Season One:

Bobby surprises Pam by asking her join him on a business trip to Las Vegas. During the trip they are shocked to find brother Gary working at the hotel they are staying at. Lucy has been busy as well. While at a cattle auction with Jock and Ray, she ditches out with Pam's cousin Jimmy, Ray is not pleased. It turns out Jimmy is just her drive, he takes her to the diner her mother is working at. Lucy has been secretly visiting Valene. As Lucy and Val catch up, Bobby talks a reluctant Gary into returning to Southfork for a visit. Pam understands his reasons not too, but Gary eventually agrees.  When Bobby calls Miss Ellie with the news, she gives a stern warning to both Jock and J.R. Jock is not pleased with her words and says that "Gary is his son too." J.R begins to plot Gary's downfall even before he returns.  While attempting another seduction of Ray in the stables, they see Bobby and Pam return with a 'stranger'. Both trigger in to who the man is, and Lucy runs to the house to be reunited with her father.  Lucy surprises both her parents by bringing them together at the diner. After a lengthy discussion, Gary talks Valene into returning to Southfork as well. Valene does, but is still fearful of J.R, remembering how he ran her out of Texas many years ago.

broadcast: Sept. 23, 1978 written by: David Jacobs directed by: Irving J. Moore
NOTE: Rating: 56/65 12.5/23

7. Reunion (2)
guest stars: David Ackroyd (Gary Ewing) Sarah Cunningham (Aunt Maggie) Joan Van Ark (Valene Clements Ewing) David Wayne (Digger Barnes)

J.R's efforts to rid the family of Gary ... again, begin to work. J.R pretends to help his younger brother, by including him in some Ewing Oil business. The business, however, is with a company doomed for failure, and Gary begins to feel the stress. Valene realizes what J.R is up to, but is unable to stop it.  Pam has trouble of her own. A drunken Digger showed up at Southfork, while recovering from his binge, he tells Pamela he will no longer acknowledge her as his daughter because she is married to a Ewing.  Gary falls victim to J.R's plan, and can no longer take the pressure. He leaves Southfork early in the morning. Valene catches him before he goes, but cannot talk him into staying, not even for Lucy. J.R attempts to blackmail Valene into leaving as well by paying her off. Both depart Southfork, leaving Lucy without parents once again.

broadcast:  Sept. 30, 1978  written by: David Jacobs directed by: Irving J. Moore
Rating: 59/68 12.8/25

8. Old Acquaintance
guest stars: Morgan Fairchild (Jenna Wade) Peter Mark Richman (Maynard Anderson) Laurie Lynn Myers (Charlie Wade) Nicki Flacks (Melissa Anderson) Richard Anthony (Waiter) Lisa LeMole (Susan)

Jenna Wade, Bobby's former love, returns to his life. She is trouble, and she and her daughter need his help. Bobby believes her daughter, Charlie, might be his, but Jenna will not confirm. J.R see's this as an opportunity to rid Southfork of Pam, and encourages Jenna to go after Bobby. Bobby's help seems a little too much for Pam, who confronts Jenna and meets Charlie. Pam's fears prove to be unfounded as Bobby loves her, and decides Jenna is only someone from his past.

broadcast: Oct. 7, 1978  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Alex March

9. Bypass
guest stars: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Ed Nelsen (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) Dan Ammerman () Ann Ford () Rick Thomas () Dorothy Foster () Greg Michaels () Carter Mullally () Jaki Morrison ()

Bobby questions his role at Ewing Oil.  J.R's way of business does not sit well with him. Jock does not support this, and confronts J.R. During the discussion, Jock suffers a heart attack. Bobby deals with his father's illness, by joining Ray working at Southfork. Jock knows J.R is not telling him everything, and wants Bobby back to keep things on the straight and narrow at Ewing Oil, the company he started. While in the hospital, Jock finds out he needs open heart surgery. All the Ewing's are there to support the patriarch of the family. The operation goes fine, and when Jock is conscious, he wonders about Bobby's role in the company. Bobby does not give his daddy the answer his father would have wishes. J.R has Ewing Oil all to himself once again, just exactly the way he wants it.

broadcast Oct. 14, 1978   written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Corey Allen
NOTE: Rating: 52/65 14.3/26

10. Black Market Baby
guest stars: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Taila Balsam (Rita Briggs) James Whitmore Jr. (B.J. "Buzz" Connors) Gaetana Campbell (Barbara Walsh) Glenn Morshower () David Ellzey () Benito Rizo () Francis Rizo ()

Sue Ellen is fearful Pam will produce the next Ewing heir before her. Sue Ellen is desperate, and decides to adopt. When she encounters obstacles, she decides a quicker method is required, and goes to extremes with a 'black market' baby.  This deal is going to cost Sue Ellen cash, and decides she should meet the mother. Sue Ellen forms a maternal relationship with Rita Briggs, the mother of the unborn child. Sue Ellen's plan is almost ruined by a meeting between herself, Rita and Pam, but Pam is only worried about Sue Ellen. The plan falls apart of course by the doing's of J.R. He finds out about the deal and ships Rita out of the state. He wants an heir as much as Sue Ellen, but tells her it has to be "our child, not somebody else's".

broadcast:  Oct. 15, 1978 written by: Darlene Craviotto directed by: Lawrence Dobkin
NOTE: Rating: 42/65 15.9/23

11. Double Wedding
guest stars: Robin Clarke (Ed Haynes) Sarah Cunningham (Aunt Maggie) David Wayne (Digger Barnes) Charles Hallahan (Harry Ritlin) Randy Moore () Norma Young () Peggy Wood () Desmond Dhooge (Harvey (Drunk)) Al Avons () Ann Ford () Lisa LeMole (Susan)

Ed Haynes shows up in Dallas, causing conflict in Bobby and Pam's marriage. Pam was married to Ed, something she failed to tell Bobby. Ed tracks down Digger, and gets him drinking, using some of the info from the old man in his con. J.R of course uses the opportunity to stick it, again, to Pam. Ed was in the Vietnam war when Pam got the divorce, and claimed he never got the divorce papers, and claims that he and Pam are still married. Once Bobby and Pam are on to the scam, they convince Haynes that Pam was kicked out of the Ewing family, at the same time, Bobby tracks down Hayne's partner, and gets his hands on a copy of the annulment papers. Both men leave town.

broadcast: Oct 21, 1978  written by: Jim Inman and Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Paul Stanley
NOTE: Rating: 48/65 15.1/30

12. Runaway
guest stars: Greg Evigan (Willie Guest) Bernadette Whitehead () Ray LePere () Dave Beidleman () Joe D. Anderson () Jim Gough () Terry F. Cook () Tim Yarbro () Kenneth Barry ()

It's Lucy Ewing's birthday. Sue Ellen is planning the music, Pam brings her home dresses, and J.R is planning the guest list. Lucy is not pleased. She tries to convince Grandaddy Jock to let her invite her mother. Jock says he does not want Valene on the ranch given how she left the last time. Lucy tries to explain that J.R lied, and her mother never took the bribe J.R offered, but he stands firm. Lucy leaves Southfork in the middle of the night, taking a guitar, and J.R's car with her. Eventually she is picked up by a con man, Willie Guest, who includes Lucy in some of his thefts and scams. He is thrilled to have latched on to one of the rich Ewing's. Lucy wants out, but Guest kidnaps her, forcing her to stay with him. Bobby, and the police track them down, and eventually Lucy returns safely to Southfork.

broadcast: Oct. 28, 1978 written by: Worley Thorne directed by: Barry Crane
Rating: 35/59 17.2/30

13. Election
guest stars: Don Starr (Jordon Lee) Joshua Bryant (Peter Carson) Allen Case (Martin Cole) Norman Bartold () Madeleine Fisher () Meg Gallagher (Louella) Michael Heit () Dick Whittington (Jack Jackson) Jim Ferrier ()

Pam finds herself once again in the middle, between her brother and the Ewing family. Cliff Barnes is in a race for state senator, and the Ewing's, especially J.R, are not happy. Pam puts her full support behind Cliff, but is tricked by J.R into giving damaging information away. J.R attempts to convince Pam the media will have a ball if they find out Cliff is gay. Pam argues back about how ridiculous that is and shares information about a past girlfriend that Cliff had. It turns out the woman died having an illegal abortion, and J.R is confident the voting public will not look to favorably on this. Cliff is ruined, and Pam vows to make J.R pay for what he did to her brother.

broadcast:  Nov. 5, 1978  written by: Rena Down directed by: Barry Crane
NOTE: Rating: 48/62 15.5/26

14. Survival
guest stars: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Trey Wilson (Johnnie) Andy Jarrell (Kin Jackson-Reporter) Bill McLaughlin () Karen Austin (Dailey) Art Bradford ()

During a storm, the Ewing plane with both J.R and Bobby on board crashes. The news gets to Miss Ellie first, who worried about his heart condition, insists the news be kept from Jock. As J.R and Bobby fight for survival, the Ewing women contemplate life with them in it. Sue Ellen is worried her place at Southfork is not secure without a Ewing heir. She comes across Lucy trying to get in touch with Gary, and argues with the young girl. Lucy taunts back that Sue Ellen will never have Southfork without a child of her own. Miss Ellie confronts a reporter who comes to Southfork, and Jock overhears and is furious that the news has been kept from him. News of J.R and Bobby's survival comes to the family.

broadcast: Nov. 12, 1978 written by: D.C. Fontana and Richard Fontana directed by: Irving J. Moore
NOTE: Rating: 18/57 21.0/38

15. Act of Love
guest stars: Nicolas Coster (Joe) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Leone James () Julie Parrish () Peggy Brown () Liberty Godshall (J.R.'s Mistress) Evelyn Guerrero ()

When J.R was feared dead in the plane crash, Sue Ellen turned to Cliff Barnes for support. The relationship progressed, and while J.R is away again, the affair goes further. Bobby and Pam's relationship is tested as well. He wants her to help with business, she wants to pursue business of her own at the store. Sue Ellen finds out she is pregnant, and drops Cliff fast.  J.R is suspicious of the pregnancy, given how suddenly it occurs after seven years of marriage.

broadcast: Nov. 19, 1978  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Corey Allen
NOTE: Rating: 41/56 16.2/25

16. Triangle
guest stars: Kate Mulgrew (Garnett McGee) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Edward Call (Sam Gurney) Larry French (Dick Norton) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Harry Middlebrooks () Michael Dudikoff (Joe Newcomb) John Chilton () Penni Pearson ()

Pam, Bobby and Lucy join Ray out for a night of country music. Ray has become serious about country singer Garnett McGee. When Jock leaves Ray some land on Southfork, he pops the question to Garnett. Lucy wants to follow Garnett's lead and become a country singer, but the family acts like she wants to be a hooker! Garnett wants more than Ray can offer, and hooks up with J.R who puts together a music contract for her. Lucy comes to Ewing Oil, in the hopes of getting J.R to help her with her own music career. She finds the contract for Garnett, and spills the beans to Ray. Ray is furious and heads for Garnett's. He finds J.R with her, and a fight begins. Lucy, fearing what might occur, tells Pam and Bobby about what she did. Pam sends Bobby to save the day, and he stops Ray before he can kill J.R.

broadcast: Nov. 26, 1978 written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Vincent McEveety
Rating: 39/61 17.7/28

17. Fallen Idol
guest stars: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Richard Kelton (Guzzler) Sandy Ward (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (WIllie Joe Garr) Nancy Bleier (Connie) Michael O'Dwyer () Nancy Adrian (Waitress) Ed McCready () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)

Bobby Ewing decides a new venture in is order. His old buddy Guzzler Bennett returns to Dallas, and want Bobby to join him in the construction business. Hitch is, they want to bid a shopping mall on Southfork. Miss Ellie wants no part of a shopping center on Southfork, and J.R has that land in mind for future oil drilling. Guzzler's selfish ways also put a strain on Bobby's relationship with Pam. Bobby is out of luck all the way around on this one.

broadcast: Dec. 3, 1978 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Vincent McEveety
NOTE: Rating: 23/65 21.9/35

18. Kidnapped
guest stars: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Stephen Davis (Will Hart) Paul Koslo (Al Parker) Kelly Jean Peters (Fay Parker) Robert F. Hoy () Nancy Bleier (Connie) Liberty Godshall (J. R.'s Mistress) Terry Jastrow () Byron Clark ()

Kidnappers going after J.R Ewing, end up taking Bobby instead. The kidnappers want to use Cliff Barnes as the go between, but J.R cannot stay out of it. J.R overhears Cliff setting up a time to do the switch and he and Ray try to save Bobby. They do, but not before shooting the kidnappers, and almost killing Cliff in the process.

broadcast: Dec. 17, 1978 written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Lawrence Dobkin
NOTE: Rating: 18/64 22.1/38

19. Home Again
guest stars: Gene Evans (Garrison Southworth) Melinda Fee (Cathy Baker) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Michael McManus (Matt) Charles Wilder Young (Charlie Waters) Gary Lee Davis () John Dayton () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)

Ellie's brother Garrison, presumed dead, shockingly shows up at Southfork. Ellie, knowing the ranch was supposed to be his, tells the family she will be giving Southfork to Garrison. The family is not happy, and J.R of course, insults Garrison causing the old man, who does not want Southfork to fight back. All the Ewing's fears about losing Southfork are not grounded, for Garrison's nurse, Cathy Baker, explains to Ellie that Garrison is very sick, and only returned to the ranch to die.

broadcast: Jan. 7, 1979 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Don McDougall
NOTE: Rating: 11/59 25.7/39

20. For Love or Money
guest stars: Martha Scott (Patricia Shepard) Colleen Camp (Kristin Shepard) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Toni Berrell () John Petlock (Dan Marsh) Barbara Tarbuck () Nancy Bleier (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) M.E. Lorange () Frank Farmer ()

Sue Ellen's mother and sister arrive in Dallas, and just in the nick of time. Sue Ellen catches J.R with another woman, and moves in with her family. She also hooks up again with Cliff for support. J.R is not happy, but finally decides he wants his wife home, even if the baby she is carrying is not his!

broadcast:  Jan. 14, 1979  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
NOTE: Rating: 33/62 19.6/30

21. Julie's Return
guest stars: Fern Fitagerald (Marilee Stone) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Richard Roat () Kenneth White () John Lamont () Tain Bodkin () Frank Arno () Richard Bergman () Helen Baron ()

Jock is getting tired of being treated like an invalid. J.R uses his father heart attack to keep him out of Ewing Oil. Ellie attempts to keep all stress out his life. When Julie Grey, Jock's former secretary arrives back in Dallas, Jock is thrilled to spend a lot of time with her. She does not treat him like the family, and two renew their relationship. Fearing Jock is having an affair with Julie, he tells his mother. Miss Ellie tries to stop what is going on, but Jock leaves to see Julie. He gives her an expensive gift, and says that it will have to be a going away present. Once Jock leaves, J.R show's up at Julie's door. Julie promises to keep causing trouble for J.R, but he tells her not to count on it.

broadcast: Jan. 16, 1979  written by: Rena Down directed by: Les Martinson
NOTE: Rating: 32/63 19.9/39

22. The Red File (1)
guest stars: Sandy Ward (Jeb Aames) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) James L. Brown (Sgt. Harry McSween) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Jordan Charney (Lieutenant Sutton) John Petlock (Dan Marsh) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Michael Cavanaugh (O'Neill) Charles Wilder Young (Charlie Waters) Ray Culella () Eloise Hardt (Julie's Neighbor)

J.R is not happy that Cliff is back in public office. He attempts to use Julie to get info about Cliff. She is tired of J.R, and decides she will actually help Cliff. She calls him and leaves him a message that she will fill him in on all the Ewing's secrets. Cliff heads to Julie's but does not find her. After a run in with Ames and Garr from the cartel, Julie ends up dead, having fallen from the roof of her building. J.R uses his influence to have Cliff booked for the murder.

broadcast:  Feb. 2, 1979  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 30/56 18.6/32

23. The Red File (2)
guest stars: Meg Gallagher (Louella) Sandy Ward (Jeb Aames) Tina Louise (Julie Grey) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) Charles Siebert (Sloan) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Walter Brooke (Cole Young) Woodrow Parfrey (Doctor who examined Julie's Dead Body) John Harkins (Judge Potter) Jordan Charney (Lieutenant Sutton) Gary Allen () Sean Fallon Walsh () Michael Quinn () John Petlock (Dan Marsh)

Pam is sure that J.R is framing Cliff, and leaves Bobby and Southfork. Bobby holds J.R responsible, and promises to get to the bottom of things. Bobby goes to see Cliff, to see if he can help. Cliff is not happy to see any of the Ewing's, and tells Bobby the only thing that can help is if the real killers are caught. Bobby is on the trail, and finds a key in Cliff's mail which was sent from Julie before her death. The key leads Bobby to Julie's file of Ewing information. One of the things Bobby finds is a fake codicil to Jock's will. Bobby thinks that J.R killed Julie. J.R shares with Bobby the name of the person who was taping Julie's phone for him, and through this man, they are led to Willie Joe and Jeb. Once the real killers are identified, Cliff is released. Bobby hopes this might bring Pam home, but she is not ready.

broadcast:  Feb. 9, 1979  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 18/62 21.7/38

24. Sue Ellen's Sister
guest stars: Colleen Camp (Kristin Shepard) John McLiam (Wally) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Barbara Tarbuck (Cliff's Secretary) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee)

Cliff tries to get Ewing information out of Sue Ellen, but she is not interested in helping him. He then tries Pam, who is hurt and angry about being used by her brother in the Ewing/Barnes feud. Meanwhile, with Pam away from Southfork, Kristin makes a play for Bobby. Lucy sees right through Kristin, as does J.R, but he encourages the relationship.

broadcast:  Feb. 16, 1979  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Irving J. Moore
NOTE: Rating: 23/64 21.1/36

25. Call Girl
guest stars: Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Veronica Hamel (Leanne) Fred Beir (Ben Maxwell) Mark Wheeler (Kit Mainwaring) Claude Earl Jones (Matt Henderson) Buck Young (Cartel Member) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Heidi Hagman (Girl Who Works At Health Spa) Peter Lucia () David Darlow () Peter Nyberg ()

While still separated from Bobby, Pam makes friends with a model from 'the store', Leanne Rees. Leanne happens to be a former prostitute, and J.R smells a plan. He creates a photo opportunity in which Pam looks like she too is into the world's oldest profession. Bobby finds out about J.R's scheme, and although not in J.R's plan, it actually brings Pam and Bobby back together. Bobby brings Pam back to Southfork which does not please his brother.

broadcast:  Feb. 23, 1979  written by: Rena Down directed by: Les Martinson
NOTE: Rating: 37/58 17.1/29

26. Royal Marriage
guest stars: Linden Chiles (Chris Mainwaring) Mark Wheeler (Kit Mainwaring) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Jay W. MacIntosh (Mrs. Mainwairing) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) Buck Young (Cartell Member) Kenneth White () Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Dante D'Andre () Chuck Winters () Joan Blackwood ()

J.R is thrilled when Lucy becomes engaged to Kit Mainwaring. It will mean a potential business merger with Mainwaring Oil, which would be beneficial to Ewing Oil, and J.R. Unfortunately, Kit Mainwaring is gay. He eventually confesses this to Bobby, and then to Lucy. Lucy is heartbroken, but stands by Kit, and holds the secret. Only she and Bobby know the truth.

broadcast:  Mar. 9, 1979  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom
NOTE: Rating: 20/65 21.2/37

27. The Outsiders
guest stars: John McIntire (Sam Culver) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Shelley Juttner () Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Clint Ritchie (Bud Morgan) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Kim Alexander () Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) William Wellman, Jr. ()

Sam Culver is someone J.R thinks is important! But Sam's wife, Donna Culver, is fooling around with Ray Krebbs. Bobby and Pam run into them one night while out, and Pam is worried about Ray being hurt again. Ray is not concerned, he is love with Donna, and not Pam, Lucy or J.R is going to get in the way.

broadcast:  Mar. 16, 1979 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Dennis Donnelly
NOTE: Rating: 28/68 19.0/35

28. John Ewing III (1)
guest stars: Ellen Greer (Dr. Krane) Peter Horton (Wayne) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dougan) Steffen Zacharias () Ed Kenney () Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Chad M. Roche () Michael Griswold () Nicholas Shields () Merry Elkins () John Moser ()

Lucy's a wreck after her breakup with Kit, and turns to drugs! Sue Ellen's battle with the bottle continues, despite her pregnancy. Despite efforts from Ray and Bobby, Lucy keeps on using, and one day when the addict and drunk are alone at Southfork, they have a meeting in which Sue Ellen ends up falling down the stairs. Lucy seems to have learned her lesson, but J.R decides to put Sue Ellen, against her wishes in a sanitarium.

broadcast:  Mar. 23, 1979  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 35/55 14.1/27

29. John Ewing III (2)
guest stars: Peter Horton (Wayne) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Ellen Geer (Dr. Krane) Michael C. Gwynne (Dr. Rogers) Dimitra Arliss (Hatton) Dawn Jeffory (Annie Driscoll) Alan Rachins () Heidi Hagman (Receptionist at Sanitarium) Phillip Littell () Nancy Pearlberg () Nicholas Shields ()

Sue Ellen is not happy in the sanitarium. Bobby visits her, and thinks that Cliff is the father of the baby. J.R visits, which does not make Sue Ellen any happier. She bribes a nurse for alcohol, and leaves, only to end up in a car accident. Sue Ellen ends up in the hospital with the baby's life in danger. Cliff, thinking he is the father, rushes to the hospital!

broadcast:  April 6, 1979  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating:28/57 16.9/31

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Season Two:

30. Whatever Happened to Baby John? (1)
guest stars: George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Sheila Larken (Prscilla Duncan) Sandy Ward (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Jeanna Micahels (Connie) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Woody Eney () Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Joe Bratcher (Harry Shaw) Maureen Lee () Holly Smith () Kimberly Roten () Debi Storm ()

Sue Ellen returns home from the hospital, but is not a thrilled new mom! The family worries she is sinking into depression, not caring about anything, including her new baby. J.R begins to mentor Dallas' newest lawyer, Alan Beam. The rest of the family, minus Sue Ellen, take frequent trips into the hospital to visit John Ross, still to weak to come home. Unfortunately, this does not go on for long because J.R. and Sue Ellen learn from a group of reporters that John Ross has been kidnapped!!!

broadcast: Sept. 21, 1979  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 19/61 21.1/35

31. Whatever Happened to Baby John? (2)
guest stars: Sheila Larken (Priscilla Duncan) Sandy Ward (Jeb Ames) John Ashton (Willie Joe Garr) John O'Leary (Dr. Freilich) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Barbara Tarbuck () Jordan Charney (Detective Rollins) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Jocelyn Brando (Mrs. Reeves)

Though Bobby thinks Cliff may have take John Ross, this ends up not being true. J.R thinks some of his thugs may have taken the child, but they are all wrong. Pamela ends up solving the kidnapping mystery by remembering a woman she saw staring at the babies in the hospital. Pam remembers a woman, Sheila Larken, who she saw many times when she visited the hospital. It turns out Sheila lost her baby, and her husband ran out on her, leaving her desperate and alone, so she stole John Ross. The baby is finally returned to it's natural parents ... too bad Sue Ellen is not overly emotional about the outcome ...

broadcast: Sept. 28, 1979  written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 12/65 22.2/40

32. The Silent Killer
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) William H. Bassett (Dr. Paul Hollister) Georgann Johnson (Dr. Carol Grovner) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Lea Catucci () Jocelyn Brando (Mrs. Reeves)

None of the Ewing's are really excited when Sue Ellen's sister and her mother arrive at Southfork for a visit. Though they know that John Ross may be his son, Cliff and Pam decide to keep the families genetic disorder a secret. J.R starts to take a deeper look at Sue Ellen's baby sister ...

broadcast: Oct. 5, 1979 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore
NOTE: Ratings: 31/67 18.5/31

33. Secrets
guest stars: Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Joan Van Ark (Valene Ewing) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) William H. Bassett (Dr. Paul Hollister) Meg Gallagher (Louella Lee) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Jocelyn Brando (Mrs. Reeves)

Pam continues to worry about her family's health and its possible effects on John Ross, and her pregnancy. Valene returns to town, determined to have Lucy forgive her. She enlists Bobby's help, but Lucy is not receptive. It is not until Bobby speaks with Lucy, and Lucy overhears J.R try to railroad Valene out of town again before the mother and daughter finally come to terms with their past and make up.

broadcast: Oct. 12, 1979 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Rating: 15/58 21.2/35

34. The Kristin Affair
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Don Starr (Jordan Lee)

Pam tells Bobby about her pregnancy. But she says nothing about her disease. J.R. mortgages the Southfork Ranch for his drilling in Asia. He's very interested in his sister-in-law Kristin.

broadcast: Oct. 19, 1979  written by: Worley Thorne directed by: Irving J. Moore

35. The Dove Hunt
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Robert J. Wilke (Tom Owens) Stephen Gierasch (Ben Masters) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Thomas Callaway (Dan Owens)

J.R. and Jock get wounded by sniper fire when two of Jock's enemies from the past catch up with them during a hunting trip to Louisiana.

broadcast: Oct. 26, 1979  written by: D.C. Fontana and Richard Fontana directed by: Leonard Katzman

36. The Lost Child
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barmes) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Ronnie Scribner (Luke Midden) Med Flory (Cal McBride) Ronnie Schribner (Luke Middens) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) James Chandler () Ken Farmer ()

Sue Ellen is unhappy with her marriage to J.R. and she looks for psychiatric help. Pam has an accident - she falls down from her horse and loses her baby one more time. She tells Bobby about her hereditary disease

broadcast: Nov. 2, 1979  written by: Rena Down directed by: Irving J. Moore

37. Rodeo
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Rhonda Box () Kenneth Barry () James Bodean ()

Sue Ellen meets cowboy Dusty Farlow during a Southfork rodeo event.  He's the son of a rich Texas rancher. J.R. is jealous of Sue Ellen and he makes it very clear to Dusty. Digger comes to the rodeo to see John Ross. But there is no fight with Jock this time around.

broadcast: Nov. 9, 1979 written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Leonard Katzman

38. Mastectomy (1)
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Jane Kean (Mitzi) Carolyn Coates (Nurse)

Miss Ellie discovers a medical problem with her breast. She doesn't tell Jock because in the past he left his first wife Amanda because of her disease. Miss Ellie undergoes an operation to have her breast removed. Sue Ellen meets Dusty again and again.

broadcast: Nov. 16, 1979  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

39. Mastectomy (2)

Miss Ellie's tumor is completely removed along with her breast. But she falls into a serious depression. She's afraid of losing Jock. J.R. keeps trying to get rid of Cliff and uses Alan Beam to do it.

broadcast: Nov. 16, 1979 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

40. The Heiress
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Laura Johnson (Betty Lou) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Walker Edmiston () Charles Cooper ()

To frustrate Cliff's plans against the Ewing's, J.R. hires young lawyer Alan Beam as his spy. Lucy discovers the conspiracy but J.R. manages to turn things around again to make it look like he and Alan hate each other. Bobby hears about J.R.'s plans in Southeast Asia and about the mortgaging of Southfork Ranch.

broadcast: Nov. 23, 1979 written by: Loraine Despres directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

41. Ellie Saves the Day
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Michael Laurence (McGraw) Jimmy Weldon () Eda Zahl ()

J.R.'s family is shocked to learn Southfork has been mortgaged. The drilling in Asia runs into serious trouble because of a typhoon and the banks demand their loan back. Miss Ellie saves the situation by releasing part of the ranch for drilling but she has to go against her father's last will to do it. At the end of the episode she tells J.R: 'I may never forgive you for this J.R.'.

broadcast: Nov. 20, 1979  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis and E. Michael directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom

42. Mother of the Year
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Ted Markland () Jocelyn Brando (Mrs. Reeves)

J.R. thinks Sue Ellen is an unfit mother. She seeks psychiatric help. At the last minute, Ewing Oil succeeds in starting drilling in the Asian fields.

broadcast: Dec. 7, 1979 written by: Rena Down directed by: Larry Hagman

43. Return Engagements
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Joan Van Ark (Valene Ewing) Terry Lester (Rudy Millington) Andra Akers (Sally Bullock) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Michael Horsley ()

Miss Ellie's sadness over Gary's birthday ends when she learns he and Valene are back in Dallas and plans to remarry.

broadcast: Dec. 14, 1979  written by: David Jacobs directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom

44. Love and Marriage
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Susan Howard (Donna McCullum Culver) Mel Ferrer (Harrison Page) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver)

Pam takes care of Sue Ellen's baby for a few weeks. Because she doesn't have a child of her own, she can't stand Sue Ellen's coming back to her baby. There's an argument with Bobby about his return to Ewing Oil. Ray Krebbs meets Donna Culver.

broadcast: Dec. 21, 1979  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Alexander Singer

45. Power Play
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Laura Johnson (Betty Lou Barker) Michael Prince (Jonas Smithers) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis)

Lucy secretly meets Alan Beam. But all he is interested in is her family's money. He proposes to Lucy. But this is just an intrigue of J.R.'s who wants to get rid of Lucy who, as he says, 'is her daddy's only tie to Southfork'. Pam is promoted at her job once again and problems in her marriage are on the rise.

broadcast: Jan. 4, 1980  written by: Jeff Young directed by: Leslie H. Martinson

46. Paternity Suit
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Stanley Grover (Dr. Miles) Stephen Keep (Barry Lester) Martina Deignan (Deborah Johns-Dallas Press)

Digger tells a reporter that John Ross could be his grandchild. The Ewing's sue Digger Barnes for defamation. And Cliff goes to court as well - to determine the baby's paternity. A blood test finally determines: J.R. is the baby's father.

broadcast: Jan. 11, 1980  written by: Loraine Despres directed by: Harry Harris

47. Jenna's Return
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Mel Ferrer (Harrison Page) Don Porter (Matt Devlin) Francine Tacker (Jenna Wade) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Alba Francesca () Joan Welles ()

This episode featured the return of Bobby's ex-girlfriend Jenna Wade.

broadcast: Jan. 18, 1980 written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Irving J. Moore

48. Sue Ellen's Choice
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Francine Tacker (Jenna Wade) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Chuck Hicks () Fred Lerner ()

Bobby wants to save his marriage and asks Pam for help but she replies: 'I don't think I can'. Pam feels guilty because she can't have a baby. Sue Ellen wants a divorce. J.R. says he will never allow her to take John Ross away from him. Because Sue Ellen knows she can't fight J.R. on this, she decides to leave Dusty.

broadcast: Feb. 1, 1980 written by: Camille Marchetta directed by: Leonard Katzman

49. Second Thoughts
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Laura Johnson (Betty Lou Barker) Chris Coffey (Greg Forrester) Robert Rockwell (Mitchell) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis)

J.R. keeps pressuring Alan Beam to marry Lucy very soon. Cliff resigns from the OLM to run in the elections for Congress but J.R.'s intrigue is a success and Cliff runs out of campaign money all of a sudden. For the moment, he is finished professionally and has nowhere to go. Bobby feels sorry for Cliff and decides to do some job hunting for him. This provokes a furious reaction from J.R. Jock frustrates J.R.'s plans for Lucy and Alan by offering Alan a legal partnership in Dallas. Now J.R. tries to stop the marriage because there's no longer anything in it for him.

broadcast: Feb. 8, 1980 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Irving J. Moore

50. Divorce - Ewing Style
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Don Porter (Matt Devlin) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) John Christy Ewing (Tom Fuller) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

J.R. hears about Cliff's new job at the district attorney's office. He tries to make Sue Ellen look like she's been drinking again. Sue Ellen hires a 'privacy eye' to prove J.R.'s infidelity to her but J.R. bribes the detective who alters the reports which now say nothing bad about J.R. This makes Sue Ellen look paranoid and obsessive in front of the family.

broadcast: Feb. 15, 1980 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

51. Jock's Trial (1)
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Don Porter (Matt Devlin) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Nicolas Coster (Lyle Sloan) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Chris Coffey (Greg Forrester) Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley) David Cryer () Al Hopson () Dan Priest () Dennis Holahan () Joel Lawrence () Faith Quabius () Don Furneaux ()

A skeleton is found on Southfork. Cliff runs the investigation into possible murder. Jock is arrested. Sue Ellen drinks again as she hears about Dusty's death in a plane crash.

broadcast: Feb. 22, 1980  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

52. Jock's Trial (2)
guest stars: Keenan Wynn (Willard "Digger" Barnes) Don Porter (Matt Devlin) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demarest) Nicolas Coster (Lyle Sloan) William Watson (Hutchinson "Hutch" McKinney) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Warren Munson () David Cryer () Susan Keller () Kale Browne () Jo Ann Astrow () Jack Hamage () Hans Howes ()

Jock is released on bail. Digger is dying and confesses to having killed the man whose skeleton was found on the ranch. It turns out it was Hutch McKinney -- a man with whom Digger's wife Rebecca had an affair. Digger killed him in a rage upon finding out about the affair. Pam learns that it was Hutch who was her real father. All these years she thought it was Digger ... Digger dies but before that, he tells Pam that he has always cared for her, just like she was his own daughter.

broadcast: 29-Feb-1980  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

53. The Wheeler Dealer
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Lesley Woods (Amanda Lewis Ewing) Ron Hayes (Hank Johnson) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Sarah Cunningham (Aunt Maggie Monahan) Geoffrey Scott () Ed Kenney () Robert Ackerman (Wade Luce) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) Robert Phalen () Jan Stratten () Ken Scott ()

When J.R. learns of a possible revolution in Southeast Asia, he decides to sell off 75% of his oil well holdings there. Kristin and Alan scheme to try and gather information to ruin J.R. The family visits Jock's first wife, Amanda, who believes that Bobby is really Jock. Pam tries in vain to find information on her mother. Going through Digger's papers, Cliff finds a contract giving Digger royalties on an oil field which Bobby just reopened.

broadcast: March 14, 1980  written by: Barbara Searles directed by: Alexander Singer

54. A House Divided
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Ron Heyes (Hank Johnson) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Christopher Coffey (Greg Forrester) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) James L. Brown (Harry McSween) Ann Nelson () Susan Keller () John Hart () Kale Browne ()

The cartel members and J.R.'s banker are financially ruined after the nationalization of the Asian fields. Seth Stone, one of the cartel members, kills himself. J.R. threatens to drive Kristin and Alan Beam out of town and he wants to put Sue Ellen back into the sanitarium. Pam and Bobby leave Dallas when Bobby learns that J.R. shut down an oil field to stop Cliff from having his portion of revenge based on an agreement between Digger and Jock which Cliff has found among Digger's papers. Then as the episode draws to a close J.R. is shot.

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Season Three:

55. No More Mister Nice Guy (1)
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Peter Donat (Dr. Miles Pearson) Joan Van Ark (Valene Ewing) Michael Alldredge (Detective Horton) Christopher Coffey (Greg Forrester) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis)

J.R. lies to close to death as the Ewing family awaits news of his fate and the police search for clues and suspects. All hope for J.R. to regain consciousness and the possibility that he will be able to identify his assailant.

broadcast: Nov. 7, 1980  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

56. No More Mister Nice Guy (2)
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Randolph Powell (Alan Beam) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Peter Donat (Dr. Miles Pearson) Michael Alldredge (Detective Horton) Royce D. Applegate (Detective Crabbe) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby)

J.R undergoes the helplessness of paralysis as Bobby takes over Ewing Oil with Jock's blessing. Sue Ellen feels guilty that she may have shot J.R. in a drunken stupor and the list of suspects grow.

broadcast: Nov. 9, 1980  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

57. Nightmare
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Michael Alldredge (Detective Horton) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Christopher Coffey (Greg Forrester) Don Starr (Jordan Lee)

J.R. fights to overcome the helplessness of paralysis as Bobby finds that his efforts to run Ewing Oil are thwarted by J.R., even from his hospital bed. Miss Ellie finds the gun in the immediate family.

broadcast: Nov. 14, 1980 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Irving J. Moore

58. Who Done It?
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) John Lehne (Kyle Bennett) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Gregory Walcott (Jim Redfield) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver)

Sue Ellen's fingerprints are identified on the gun that was used to shoot J.R. and is arrested. Feeling abandoned by the family, her bail is posted by an unknown source and she seeks solace from Kristin.

broadcast: Nov. 21, 1980  written by: Loraine Despres directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTES: 2nd highest rate show in TV history! 
Breaks records by drawing a 53.3 rating and a 76 share Approximately 41,470,000 people watched this episode

59. Taste of Success
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Warren Vanders (Harry Owens) Michael Bell (Les Crowley) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Gregory Walcott (Jim Redfield) Tom Taylor (Martin Purcell)

As Ewing Oil's president, Bobby finds the power intoxicating, which promotes apprehension in both Pam and J.R. Bobby works hard to buy a refinery, something Jock has always wanted and which J.R. could never accomplish.

broadcast: Nov. 28. 1980  written by: Robert J. Shaw directed by: Irving J. Moore

60. The Venezuelan Connection
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Joanna Cassidy (Sally Bullock) William Windom (Amos Krebbs) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Richard Herd (John Mackey) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Ted Gehring (Brady York)

J.R. and Bobby are in conflict over who is running Ewing Oil which puts Jock in the middle. Lucy introduces Mitch, her new boyfriend, to her friends with disastrous results.

broadcast: Dec. 5, 1980 written by: Leah Markus directed by: Leonard Katzman

61. The Fourth Son
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Joanna Cassidy (Sally Bullock) William Windom (Amos Krebbs) Ted Gehring (Brady York) John Crawford (Mort Wilkinson) Jeanna Michaels (Connie)

Ray Krebbs' father, Amos, whom he hasn't seen or heard from since he was three shows up at Southfork with some very disturbing news for the entire Ewing family. An oil tanker sinks worth over 600,000 gallons and is not insured.

broadcast: Dec. 12, 1980  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore

62. Trouble at Ewing 23
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Warren Vanders (Harry Owens) Richard Herd (John Mackey) Michael Bell (Les Crowley) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella Caraway) John Furlong (Pilot)

An extortionist threatening to blow up Ewing 23 gives J.R. opportunity to put a halt to his fading fortunes with the company and the family by out-maneuvering Bobby.

broadcast: Dec. 19, 1980  written by: Louis Elias directed by: Leonard Katzman

63. The Prodigal Mother
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Richard Herd (John Mackey) Michael Bell (Les Crowley) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Trent Dolan (Baxter Kirby)

Pam believes she has at last found her mother, but all hopes of a reconciliation are dashed by the woman. Lucy proposes marriage to Mitch and J.R. stumbles into a scheme which he intends to use to put Bobby in trouble with Jock.

broadcast: Jan. 2, 1981  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Irving J. Moore

64. Executive Wife
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Michael Bell (Les Crowley) Ted Gehring (Brady York) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell)

J.R. encourages Jock to consummate a business deal, fully aware that this will conflict with Bobby's plans. Pam feeling a poor second to Bobby's work, receives the attention she is lacking, from a business associate named Alex Ward.

broadcast: Jan. 9, 1981  written by: Rena Down directed by: Leonard Katzman

65. End of the Road (1)
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Harry Carey Jr. (Red) Anne Francis (Arliss Cooper) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella Caraway)

Mitch's sister and mother arrive for the upcoming wedding and J.R. takes an immediate interest in Afton, which worries Sue Ellen. Bobby finds himself in a tough position after he enters an oil drilling agreement.

broadcast: Jan. 16, 1981  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore

66. End of the Road (2)
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Ted Gehring (Brady York) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Joan Van Ark (Valene Ewing) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Anne Francis (Arliss Cooper) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Jeanna Michaels (Connie) Meg Gallagher (Louella Caraway) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis)

At Lucy and Mitch's wedding, Sue Ellen makes a play for an old boyfriend to get even for J.R.'s 'interest' in Mitch's sister. Bobby resigns as president of Ewing Oil and Miss Ellie accuses Jock of behavior for which she can never forgive him.

broadcast: Jan. 23, 1981  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore

67. Making of a President
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Noble Willingham (Justin Carlisle) Jerry Hardin (Elroy Askew) Robert Sampson () Ron Hayes (Hank Johnson) Ivan Bonar () Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Anne Francis (Arliss Cooper)

J.R. hires a high-pressure public relations woman named Leslie Stewart to improve his tarnished image as he resumes the reins of Ewing Oil. Sue Ellen discovers Pam having a rendezvous with Alex.

broadcast: Jan. 30, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom

68. Start the Revolution With Me
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Len Birman (Claude Brown) Ron Hayes (Hank Johnson) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Martin West (Phil McKenna)

J.R.'s campaign for power puts him further under the influence of Leslie Stewart who, much to his frustration, keeps him at arms length. He moves ahead with his plans to topple the Southeast Asian government which confiscated his foreign oil wells.

broadcast: Feb. 6, 1981 written by: Rena Down directed by: Larry Hagman

69. The Quest
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Len Birman (Claude Brown) Woody Eney (Appleton) Ron Hayes (Hank Johnson) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Anne Francis (Arliss Cooper) John Lehne (Kyle Bennett)

J.R. uses his influence to make sure that Cliff Barnes does not get chosen for public office. Sue Ellen can't get anyone to believe that she is being followed and J.R. couldn't care less, so she takes matters in her own hands.

broadcast: Feb. 13, 1981 written by: Robert J. Shaw directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom

70. Lover, Come Back
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Ron Hayes (Hank Johnson) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow)

J.R.'s foreign coup brings the cartel back. Donna and Ray are reunited and plan to marry. Sue Ellen discovers that Dusty is alive but unwilling to resume their old relationship.

broadcast: Feb. 20, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore

71. The New Mrs. Ewing
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Culver Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Joel Fabiani (Alex Ward) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Robert Sampson (Justin Carlisle) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden)

Donna and Ray are married. The cold war between Jock and Miss Ellie over Takapa escalates. Bobby forms a new business alliance with Cliff Barnes, but his growing jealousy over Pam forces a confrontation with Alex Ward.

broadcast: Feb. 27, 1981 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Patrick Duffy

72. Mark of Cain
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Ellen Bry (Jean Halliman) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) David Healy (Senator) Jay Varella (Senator) Joseph Warren (Senator) Jeff Cooper (Dr. Simon Elby) Joel Brooks (Larry) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden)

As Leslie Stewart 'reels in' J.R., Bobby is caught in the middle of Jock and Miss Ellie's feud.

broadcast: March 13, 1981 written by: Leah Markus directed by: Larry Hagman

73. The Gathering Storm
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Ellen Bry (Jean Halliman) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell)

Jock threatens to sell the company if Miss Ellie divorces him, thanks to J.R.'s manipulating.

broadcast: March 27, 1981 written by: Robert J. Shaw directed by: Michael Preece

74. Ewing vs. Ewing
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Craig Stevens (Greg Stewart) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) John Randolph (Lincoln Hargrove) David Healey (Senator) John Varela (Senator) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Joseph Warren (Senator) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell)

Donna and Ray try to reconcile Jock and Miss Ellie only to find their problems run deeper than the Tapaka project. As J.R. accelerates his efforts to sell out Ewing Oil, Leslie Stewart's ex-husband shows up in Dallas.

broadcast: April 3, 1981 written by: Leah Markus directed by: Irving J. Moore

75. New Beginnings
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Stephanie Braxton (Alisha Ogden) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Monte Markham (Clint Ogden) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell)

Jock and Miss Ellie's reconciliation results in a second honeymoon and the stalling of J.R.'s scheme to sell Ewing Oil.

broadcast: April 10, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

76. Full Circle
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannery (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Ellen Bry (Jean Hallinan) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) John Randolph (Lincoln Hargrove) David Healey (Senator) Jay Varella (Senator) Joseph Warren (Senator) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) William Smithers (Jeremy Windell)

Kristin Sheppard returns from California to reveal another scheme. Sue Ellen meets Dusty again; Lucy moves out on Mitch; Cliff uses Westar's help to build a case against J.R. in connection with the Southeast Asian coup, and hands the materials over to Bobby's Senate committee.

broadcast: April 17, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

77. Ewing-Gate
guest stars: Susan Howard (Donna Krebbs) Susan Flannerey (Leslie Stewart) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) David Healey (Senator) Len Birman (Claude Brown) Jay Varella (Senator) Joseph Warren (Senator) Byron Morrow () James Hong (Ambassador) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Mary Crosby (Kristin Shephard)

J.R. faces the possible loss of Ewing Oil and a jail sentence for his role in the Asian oil scandal. Cliff finds the body of a dead woman in the Southfork pool.

broadcast: May 1, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: This was Jim Davis last episode.  Jim, who played Jock Ewing, died in real life 5 days before this episode aired.

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Season Four:

78. Missing Heir
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) William Lucking (Deputy Matland) Herbert Rudley (Howard Barker) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

The identity of the dead woman floating in the pool is revealed as Kristin.  The police question Cliff and J.R. who accuse each other of murdering Kristin: Cliff says he figures JR pushed her over the balcony into the pool; JR says he walked out on to the balcony and saw Cliff trying to drown her. In light of the fact that the balcony railing is broken, the police decide to take both J.R. and Cliff in for questioning. Bobby arrives and J.R. tells him that Pam took John Ross to Abilene as he and Cliff are taken away. Sheriff Washburn arrives and tells J.R. that the Dallas ADA has told him about the deal that was cut when Kristin admitted to shooting him and he figures that J.R. had the best motive for wanting Kristin dead.

broadcast: Oct. 9, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

79. Gone, But Not Forgotten
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Herbert Rudley (Howard Barker) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Lane Smith () Bruce French (Jerry Macon)

J.R. and Cliff testify at the inquest. A grieving Sue Ellen takes action to put an end to her marriage.  J.R.'s henchmen grab John Ross and take Sue Ellen out of the way. Fortunately, Dusty foresaw J.R.'s scheme and his ranch hands apprehend J.R.'s guys. Dusty tells Sue Ellen he's made arrangements for her and her son to be protected. He takes her to the connecting flight as they see J.R. looking down at them from above.

broadcast: Oct. 16, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

80. Showdown at San Angelo
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Bruce French (Jerry Macon)

J.R. uses Miss Ellie to gain access to the Southern Cross Ranch and his son as Sue Ellen has misgivings about building a new life with Dusty. J.R. convinces Miss Ellie to call Sue Ellen and make arrangements to see John Ross, which she does. The Southfork helicopter arrives in San Angelo the next day, bringing Miss Ellie, and J.R. not far behind. Sue Ellen suspects he's up to something, which he denies, and she reminds him that he's surrounded by armed men. Miss Ellie and Clayton meet for the first time and agree that while they're on opposite sides of the John Ross debate, the fight is not theirs. Sue Ellen denies J.R.'s offer of a quick, painless divorce in exchange for his son.  J.R. and Miss Ellie play with John Ross, J.R. tosses a ball towards the helicopter. When John Ross chases it, J.R. hands him to Miss Ellie and nudges her towards the waiting chopper. He tries to convince her to take him aboard, reminding her that Jock says he belongs at Southfork. Miss Ellie refuses to be part of it, giving the boy back to Sue Ellen.

broadcast: Oct. 16, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore

81. Little Boy Lost
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Barry Nelson (Arthur Elrod) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Edward Winter (Dr. Frank Waring) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Donegan Smith (John Jackson) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Herbert Rudley (Howard Barker) Liam Sullivan () Arthur Malet ()

As they prepare to do battle for temporary custody of John Ross, J.R. concocts a scheme to undermine Sue Ellie's chances. But the 'wheels of justice' do not turn in J.R.'s favor this time around. Miss Ellie warns J.R. against any mud-slinging against Sue Ellen and personally attends the hearing to ensure it doesn't happen. Clayton tells the judge that Sue Ellen's been providing an unfit environment for John Ross by living in sin with Dusty at the Southern Cross Ranch. Arthur replies that Sue Ellen and Dusty have never shared a bedroom, and he has affidavits to affirm it, which Clayton laughs off. Arthur then tells the court that Dusty is impotent, which comes as a complete shock to Clayton and J.R.. So, Arthur argues, Sue Ellen is showing her son the purest of emotions - true love and self-sacrifice. Faced with this, the judge has no choice but to award custody to Sue Ellen - along with $5000 per month in alimony and $1000 per month in child support.

broadcast: Oct. 30, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

82. The Sweet Smell of Revenge
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Edward Winter (Dr. Frank Waring) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday)

J.R. tells Jock that he has a new plan: he'll get the Farlow's to throw Sue Ellen off the Southern Cross Ranch by blocking all of the oil shipments to their refineries. He gets Phyllis and Sly to drop everything and get him appointments to see all of the Farlow's suppliers. J.R. manages to get three of Clayton's suppliers to agree to his plan.  Bobby gets the police to search for Pam. They search for hours but don't find her until somebody finally spots her on top of a tall building, preparing to jump. Bobby quickly arrives at the scene, blocks a fire engine and a police car, and heads up to get her. He tries to talk her away from the edge of the roof, but she takes a step closer and starts screaming. Bobby manages to grab her just in time and takes her to Dallas Memorial Hospital.  Bobby receives a letter with a picture of Kristin and her baby. He is contacted by the sender, who says he has more information for sale, if Bobby wants it.

broadcast: Nov. 6, 1981 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Irving J. Moore

83. The Big Shut Down
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Edward Winter (Dr. Frank Waring) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Phillip R. Allen (Lloyd Bettinger)

Clayton Farlow refuses to give in to J.R.'s demands. Bobby makes arrangements to buy more information regarding the identify of the father of Kristin's baby. Pam wonders where her psychiatric treatment will cause her to end up.  Pam tells Bobby that she's afraid he'll leave her for someone who can give him a family, but Bobby assures her that that would never happen. Farraday calls Bobby and asks to meet. He tells Bobby that he was Kristin's lover and companion in California, and that he knows where the baby is. He can't meet the financial burdens of a child, so he figures that Bobby might be able to find a good family - especially since he knows the father. In exchange for Bobby's cash, Farraday gives him a birth certificate and copies of checks Kristin received in California. He promises to contact Bobby again. Bobby examines the information and finds that the checks came from Jordan Lee, who is strangely unavailable at his office for further comment. Meanwhile Pam meets her sister Katherine for the first time and Sue Ellen finds Clayton out near his old ranch house, which he tells her he destroyed after his wife Amy died while he was away on a business trip. Miss Ellie arrives in the Southfork chopper to see John Ross. Dusty tells Clayton he just found out that the refineries have stopped receiving oil and Clayton starts to investigate why.

broadcast: Nov. 13, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

84. Blocked
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Joseph Warren (Senator Dickson)

Bobby talks to Jordan, who hesitantly admits having an affair with Kristin. He tells Bobby that he told Farraday to take a hike when he tried to blackmail him. Later Jordan shows Bobby the results of a blood test confirming that he couldn't be the father of Kristin's baby. J.R. calls Clayton and arranges a meeting. Jock calls and J.R. assures him that the plan is going perfectly and John Ross will be back at Southfork when Jock returns from South America. J.R. tells Clayton that his terms are very reasonable - he'll sell Clayton back all of the oil, as soon as he throws Sue Ellen and John Ross off of the Southern Cross Ranch. Clayton says that Sue Ellen would never return to Southfork, but J.R. says that's not important right now. Clayton refuses the offer, because Sue Ellen means so much to Dusty. He then tells J.R. that the price of crude dropped heavily that morning - one dollar a barrel so far, and likely to drop further. He tells J.R. that there might not be a Ewing Oil when Jock returns.

broadcast: Nov. 20, 1981 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

85. The Split
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Robert Symonds (Martin Porter) Bernard Behrens (Harold Haskell) David Tress (Walter Sherr) Joan Van Ark (Valene Ewing)

Miss Ellie receives a shocking legal document from Jock which affects the future of Ewing Oil. Jock continues on his mission in South American for the State Department. J.R. has a confrontation with Dusty at the Cotton Bowl stadium.  Lucy returns from Houston as Miss Ellie brings in the mail, with a package from Jock. With the family gathered, Miss Ellie reads his message which refers to a legal document dividing the voting shares of the company: Miss Ellie gets 30, J.R. gets 20, Bobby gets 20, Gary gets 10, Ray gets 10, and John Ross gets 10. Miss Ellie controls John Ross's shares while he is away from Southfork; J.R. gets them if he is on the ranch.

broadcast: Nov. 27, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

86. Five Dollars a Barrel
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Edward Winter (Dr. Frank Waring) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Lee De Broux (Billy Bob McCoy) Robert Symonds (Martin Porter) David Tress (Walter Sherr) Sally Kemp ()

J.R. is forced to Cliff's demands for Ewing property after Cliff buys the bank notes on J.R.'s $200 million loan and threatens foreclosure. J.R. plots unsuccessfully to acquire Gary and Ray's voting shares. Pam is allowed to leave the hospital for a brief visit to Southfork.

broadcast: Dec. 4, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore

87. Starting Over
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Barry Nelson (Arthur Elrod) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Ed Gilbert (Paul Winslow)

Miss Ellie wants to help Ray out of his financial problem and uncovers J.R.'s scheme in the process. J.R. consults a broker in New York about selling Ewing stock. Sue Ellen says a good-bye to Dusty. Bobby buys Kristin's baby thinking J.R. is the father. Bobby unintentionally surprises Pam with one thing she's always wanted-- a baby.  Miss Ellie tells Donna what happened at the bank. As they pull out of the driveway in Donna's car, J.R. arrives at the ranch. Miss Ellie gets out of the car to confront him, ruining Bobby's plan. She follows him inside and they start arguing about what he's done. Bobby arrives home with Christopher and decides he wants to be dubbed for a few moments before he enters the house. As he stands in the hallway listening to J.R. and Miss Ellie argue, Pam comes down the stairs, overjoyed to find that Bobby finally managed to obtain a child they can adopt. Bobby sadly watches as his plan comes to naught.

broadcast: Dec. 11, 1981 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

88. Waterloo at Southfork
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Barry Nelson (Arthur Elrod) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Patricia McCormack (Evelyn Michaelson) Herbert Rudley (Howard Barker) David Tress (Walter Sherr) Wiley Harker (Judge)

Pam is taking care of Christopher, the new baby, while Bobby secretly investigates legal possibilities of adoption. A determined Miss Ellie confronts J.R. about his recent schemes involving Ewing Oil funds. She agrees to back him as president of Ewing Oil on the condition that he not persecute Sue Ellie during the divorce hearing. Meanwhile. J.R. plots to have Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother but eventually loses another battle for custody over John Ross. Ray is forced to pull out of his development deal. Jock continues in South America.

broadcast: Dec.18, 1981 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Irving J. Moore

89. Barbecue Two
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Edward Winter (Dr. Frank Waring) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Bernard Behrens (Harold Haskell)

After the divorce hearings, Sue Ellen moves into her new apartment with John Ross. Mitch makes progress in his medical profession. A cable from Jock announces his arrival from South America and Miss Ellie plans a barbecue as a homecoming. The whole family awaits Jock's arrival and even Rebecca Barnes-Wentworth, Clayton Farlow, and Cliff get invited. The happy scene is shattered by a phone call for Miss Ellie who tells a stunned J.R. of the terrible tragedy. Jocks chopper has crashed in South America and Jock is feared dead.

broadcast: Jan. 1, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

90. The Search
guest stars: Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) George Cooper (Lee Evans) Francisco Lagueruela (Julian) Garret Pearson (Medic) Connie Ramirez (Stewardess) Richard Chaves (Radio Man)

J.R, Bobby, and Ray fly to South America to join in the investigation at the site of the crash of Jock's helicopter. Bobby searches the lake and surfaces with Jock's golden lion medallion and shows it to Ray and J.R. He's prepared to call off the search at that point but Ray and J.R. are determined to keep looking despite the ever-decreasing odds. Bobby breaks the news to Miss Ellie that they didn't find Jock. J.R. is overcome and heads out on to the balcony with the medallion, a sullen look on his face, as Bobby and Ray tell Miss Ellie the story.

broadcast: Jan. 8, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

91. Denial
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Diane McBain (Dee Dee Webster) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jim McKrell (Henry Webster) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Peter Brown (Tom Flintoff)

Jock's death devastates J.R., Ray, and Lucy the most. J.R. seeks consolation with Serena but feels very depressed and neglects Ewing Oil business. Bobby takes over most of the operations. Miss Ellie is pressured by family lawyer Harv Smithfield and by Bobby but refuses to allow Jock's will to be read and to have Jock declared legally dead. She says: "as long as I believe he's alive, he's alive". Sue Ellen meets a new man named Tom but he comes on too strong and she rebuffs his advances. Ray refuses to go into another deal with Punk Anderson because he feels devastated by Jock's death. Donna and Ray drift apart because of Donna's success in publishing a book about the late Sam Culver. J.R. tells Sue Ellen he will never let her take John Ross away from him, despite the recent divorce.

broadcast: Jan. 15, 1982 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Victor French

92. Head of the Family
guest stars: Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Gretchen Wyler (Dr. Dagmara Conrad) Diane McBain (Dee Dee Webster) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Jim McKrell (Henry Webster) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan)

Ray neglects his ranch duties and is reprimanded by Bobby. Clayton offers his friendship to Sue Ellen. Bobby tells Miss Ellie that if J.R. continues his neglect of Ewing Oil business, he may have to step in as president but Miss Ellie disagrees. Lucy gets an offer for a modeling portfolio. Bobby tells Pam that they got Christopher through private adoption and that his parents were a couple from Louisiana who had been killed in a car crash. Sue Ellen sees Cliff. Donna decides to write another book on the late Sam Culver.

broadcast: Jan. 22, 1982 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Patrick Duffy

93. The Phoenix
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Susan Damante-Shaw (Carolyn Carter)

J.R. finally returns to the business and brings John Ross into the office for the first time. Bobby has a fist fight with Ray over Ray's negligence in running the ranch. Pam is concerned about whether Christopher came from a healthy family and pressures Bobby to tell her about who Christopher parents were. J.R. is afraid the reading of Jock's will is going to divide Ewing Oil shares in a way he won't like. Lucy's photographer friend Roger starts following her. Cliff gets Afton a singing job. Ray has an extra-marital affair with a girl from the bar. J.R. sleeps with Marilee Stone and convinces her to talk the cartel into doing business with Ewing Oil again.

broadcast: Jan. 29, 1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Harry Harris

94. My Father, My Son
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Claude Earl Jones (Wally Hampton) Bruce French (Jerry Macon) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Ron Tomme (Charles Eccles) Patricia McCormack (Evelyn Michaelson)

J.R. pressures Donna to talk Ray into giving up his voting shares. J.R. sees Cliff and Sue Ellen together in a restaurant, hires a detective to keep Sue Ellen's house under surveillance, and tells Afton he's in love with Sue Ellen. Donna leaves for Laredo to do research for her book. A lawyer tells Bobby he will have to ask Sue Ellen for permission to adopt Christopher because Sue Ellen is the sister of Christopher's mother. Lucy learns Mitch is dating Evelyn Michaelspon and, feeling abandoned. turns to Roger. J.R., John Ross, and Sue Ellen spend time together in a fun park and J.R. invites Sue Ellen to dinner at Southfork. She refuses after some hesitation.

broadcast: Feb. 5, 1982 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Larry Hagman

95. Anniversary
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barbara Babcock (Liz Craig) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Claude Earl Jones (Wally Hampton) Jenny Sherman (Geraldine Crane) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Ron Tomme (Charles Eccles) Patricia McCormack (Evelyn Michaelson)

J.R. hatches a plot against Cliff with the help of Wally Hampton, chairman of one of the biggest conglomerates in the Southwest. If Cliff accepts Hampton's offer for chief Operating Officer, he will have to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rebecca is reluctant to see Cliff go but leaves the choice up to him. Evelyn Michaelson confronts Lucy (who is separated from Mitch) and tells her she wants Mitch. Donna discovers Ray in bed with the girl from the bar, thanks to another plot by J.R. Bobby buys Pam an aerobics business. J.R. tries to win Sue Ellen back. He shows her a video from the late 1960's where Sue Ellen is 20 years old, appearing in the Miss Texas contest. That is how they first met because J.R. was one of the judges in the contest

broadcast: Feb. 12, 1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Joseph Manduke

96. Adoption
guest stars: Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Ron Tomme (Charles Eccles) Robert Alan Browne (Breslin) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan)

Sue Ellen accepts J.R.'s invitation to dinner at Southfork. Pam and Bobby are shocked the most to see her back at the Ewing residence. Lucy's photographer friend Roger gets increasingly obsessed with her and gets mad when she doesn't want to talk with him. J.R. has Ray arrested, comes to jail, and makes him sign a statement giving up his 10 voting shares in Ewing Oil. Ray signs and says "Go to hell, J.R." Ray tells Donna he wants to cut all his ties to the Ewing's and that he wants a divorce. Donna tells Ray he will have to file himself because she's not ready to give up on him. She goes to the bar to confront Bonnie, Ray's girlfriend, and punches her in the face. Cliff discovers that J.R. and Wally Hampton collaborated on framing him. He confronts J.R. about it. Cliff also tell J.R. he plans to marry Sue Ellen. Cliff wants the cartel to do business with him but Marilee Stone and Jordon Lee say the timing is bad because they're already in a deal with J.R. Bobby asks Sue Ellen for an affidavit disclaiming any interest in Christopher and stating she doesn't know who the father is. Sue Ellen tells Bobby J.R. is the father. The court grants Pam and Bobby temporary managing conservator ship over Christopher, which is a necessary legal step before full adoption. Roger gets mad at Lucy when she tells him she wants their relationship to be professional, not personal. Sue Ellen gets mad at J.R. because she thinks he is Christopher's father and she thinks she had to lie on the affidavit saying she doesn't know who the father is.

broadcast: Feb. 19, 1982 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Larry Hagman

97. The Maelstrom
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Bruce French (Jerry Macon) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Lindsay Bloom (Bonnie Robertson) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan)

Sue Ellen tells Clayton that Kristin and J.R. were lovers. Ray recovers from Jock's death and reconciles with Donna. J.R. learns Bobby paid Sue Ellen a visit and accuses him of poisoning her mind against him. Mitch pressures Lucy for divorce. Lucy turns to Roger. Jeff Farraday asks Bobby for a meeting, J.R. meets Cliff's half-sister Katherine. J.R. tells him to find everything he can about Kristin's child and get him a copy of the birth certificate as he turns to watch Pam, Bobby, and Miss Ellie playing with Christopher.

broadcast: Feb. 26, 1982 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Patrick Duffy

98. The Prodigal
guest stars: Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Bill Erwin () Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan)

Rebecca gives Cliff autonomy in running Wentworth Tool and Dye, which upsets Katherine. Donna learns during her book research that the late Sam Culver and Jock had Sam's uncle Jonas Culver committed to a mental institution to get his oil-rich land. Jonas later killed himself. J.R. gets Christopher's birth certificate from California. Clayton wants to find out from Afton whether Cliff is worthy of Sue Ellen. Katherine meets with J.R. about how to stop Cliff. J.R. plots to have Cliff buy worthless land. Farraday blackmails Bobby. Roger tells Lucy she can never have pictures with anybody else and threatens her. Pam tells Roger to stay away from Lucy.

broadcast: March 5, 1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

99. Vengeance
guest stars: Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Arthur Malet (Mr. Forest) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver)

J.R. thinks he is Christopher's father. Clayton goes overseas on vacation. Bobby finds Farraday murdered. Sue Ellen accuses J.R. of destroying her friendship with Clayton. Donna and Miss Ellie clash over Donna's discovery of Jock's involvement in Jonas Culver's death. Cliff thinks he's on the verge of striking oil and asks Sue Ellen again to marry him. J.R. tells Bobby he's Christopher's father and demands Bobby's loyalty on Ewing Oil business in return for keeping the matter secret. Roger kidnaps Lucy. J.R. tells Sue Ellen that Cliff is heading for disaster on the Wellington property. Police take Bobby in for questioning about Farraday's murder. Harry McSween arrives at J.R.'s office and shows him Christopher's pre-adoptive record, including Sue Ellen's affidavit. J.R. realizes that that was what Bobby and Sue Ellen were discussing and it must be the reason she turned cold against him. With all the information he has amassed, he tells his master plan in a soliloquy to Bobby: he plans to blackmail Bobby for his twenty voting shares in Ewing Oil so that, with John Ross's shares, he'll have majority control of the company

broadcast: March 12, 1982 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore

100. Blackmail
guest stars: Robert F. Hoy (Detective Howard) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Art Hindle (Jeff Farraday) Jonathan Goldsmith (Joe Smith) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Tom Stern (Detective White)

Miss Ellie calls Bobby to let him know that Lucy's missing. Bobby informs the police and Donna and Ray come over to Southfork to be with Miss Ellie - only Miss Ellie doesn't want to say anything to Donna. Two police detectives come to Bobby's office. He assumes they're looking for Lucy but they actually want to ask him about Jeff Farraday's murder.

broadcast: March 19, 1982 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

101. The Investigation
guest stars: Robert F. Hoy (Detective Howard) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Dennis Redfield (Roger Larson) Jonathan Goldsmith (Joe Smith) Jack Collins (Russell Slater) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Arthur Malet (Mr. Forest) Tom Stern (Detective White)

Rebecca learns Cliff has been withdrawing large amounts from Wentworth Tool and Dye. Police question Bobby about Farraday. Bobby and Pam rescue Lucy from Roger. Lucy is taken to the hospital where Mitch shows up to visit her. Lucy decides to go ahead with the divorce. Cliff is facing financial ruin and tries to borrow money from Sue Ellen but she tells him to get lost. She tells him she feels used by him. Sue Ellen tells Pam about Cliff's situation and about the conversation she had with him. Farraday's associates show up at Bobby's office thinking Bobby had drug deals with Farraday. They offer him continuous drug supplies.  It turns out they killed Farraday during a confrontation over his failure to come up with money. J.R. tells Sue Ellen she belongs at Southfork.

broadcast: March 26, 1982 written by: Bruce Shelly directed by: Irving J. Moore

102. Acceptance
guest stars: Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Jonathan Goldsmith (Joe Smith) Robert F. Hoy (Detective Howard) Tom Stern (Detective White)

Rebecca fires Cliff from Wentworth Tool and Dye over the recent embezzlement. Bobby helps the police catch Farraday's murderers by arranging a fake cocaine buy. Miss Ellie becomes increasingly withdrawn over Jock but finally accepts his death. Punk Anderson wants to establish a memorial scholarship for Jock at the Southern Methodist University. J.R. sends roses to Sue Ellen's place every day. Mitch leaves Dallas and Lucy behind and moves to Atlanta. Cliff feels rejected and abandoned by everybody. Afton tries to console him. Miss Ellie gives Donna the go-ahead on her book.

broadcast: April 2, 1982 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Michael Preece

103. Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
guest stars: Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Susan Adams () James Griffith () Robert F. Hoy (Detective Howard)

Marilee Stone tells Cliff that J.R. used her to get Sue Ellen back. Bobby tells Pam the truth about Christopher. They fly to Los Angeles and learn that Kristin miscarried J.R.'s baby, that Farraday and Kristin were married, and that Farraday is Christopher father's. Clayton comes back from vacation. J.R. and Sue Ellen plan to marry and break the news to the family. Lucy tells Muriel she was raped by Roger. Rebecca comes to Southfork the next day and tells Miss Ellie that Cliff is comatose at Dallas Memorial because of J.R.'s setup. Sue Ellen and J.R. overhear as Rebecca promises to destroy the Ewing family for what they've done to her son. J.R. defends himself to Miss Ellie, saying that Cliff's greed drove him to suicide, and he's not responsible for Cliff's stupidity. Miss Ellie threatens to remove him as President of Ewing Oil but J.R. responds that she probably won't be able to do that.  Sue Ellen comes to Cliff's room to find Afton and Rebecca there. Afton has only cold words for her as Rebecca escorts her out of the room. Sue Ellen blames herself for everything and prays for Cliff to get better. J.R. arrives not long after, and tries to make Sue Ellen believe that it wasn't their fault. Sue Ellen responds that it is their fault, and she won't marry J.R. if Cliff dies.

broadcast: April 9, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore

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Season Five

104. Changing of the Guard
guest stars: Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Paul Carr (Ted Prince)

Miss Ellie, Bobby, and Lucy vote to have J.R. removed as president of Ewing Oil. J.R. learns Christopher is not his baby. Rebecca, Afton, and Pam visit Cliff who is in a coma in the hospital. Ewing Oil gets new offices. Bobby meets oil woman Holly Harwood. Lucy learns she is pregnant with Roger's baby. J.R. accepts Holly's offer to run Harwood Oil.

broadcast: Oct. 1, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

105. Where There's a Will
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Robin Strand (John Baxter) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Paul Carr (Ted Prince) Charles Napier (Carl Daggett)

J.R. tries to see Jock's will by using Serena and blackmailing Harv Smithfield's son-in-law. Cliff recovers in the hospital and gets a visit from Sue Ellen. Ray gets a letter from Aunt Lilly about Amos Krebbs' ill health. Lucy tells Pam about her pregnancy. Cliff leaves the hospital. Sue Ellen is having second thoughts about marrying J.R. and visits Clayton at the Southern Cross Ranch. Marilee offers Cliff a job.

broadcast: Oct. 8, 1982 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

106. Billion Dollar Question
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Frank Marth (Dr. Grovner) Dennis Lipscomb (Nelson Harding)

Lucy has an abortion. Cliff cautiously accepts Marilee's job offer. The Ewing's get an invitation for another Oil Barons Ball. J.R. pressures Miss Ellie to open Jock's will and tries to use an IRS agent to put pressures on Bobby. Miss Ellie decides to socialize again. Holly Harwood rebuff's J.R's sexual advances. Ray gets news of Amos Krebbs' death. J.R. visits Sue Ellen at Clayton's ranch. Clayton learns Dusty is coming back.

broadcast: Oct. 15, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

107. The Big Ball
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dale Robertson (Frank Crutcher) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Melody Anderson (Linda Farlow) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Dusty questions Sue Ellen about her and J.R. Ray and Donna go to Amos Krebbs' funeral. J.R. continues to secretly run Harwood Oil. Dusty introduces his new wife Linda to a shocked Sue Ellen. Ray meets his rebellious cousin Mickey Trotter. Sue Ellen leaves Southern Cross Ranch. Pressured by J.R., Punk Anderson announces the Jock Ewing Scholarship at the Oil Barons Ball. Miss Ellie decides to have Jock declared legally dead.

broadcast: Oct. 22, 1982 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

108. Jock's Will
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Dale Robertson (Frank Crutcher) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Peter Hobbs () Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing)

Pamela urges Lucy to go back to work. Ray and Donna continue in Kansas. Ray learns Mickey is hiding a criminal conviction from his mother. J.R. and Sue Ellen set the wedding date. Ray brings Mickey to Southfork. Bobby testifies in court about the search for Jock in South America. The court declares Jock legally dead. The reading of Jock's will sets the stage for a year long battle between Bobby and J.R. for control of Ewing Oil.

broadcast: Oct. 29, 1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

109. Aftermath
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Paul Napier (Harold Boyle) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan) J. Patrick McNamara (Jarrett McLeish) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

The aftermath of the reading of Jock's will, and the beginning of the battle for control of Ewing Oil between J.R. and Bobby.

broadcast: Nov. 5, 1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman

110. Hit and Run
guest stars: John Larroquette (Mr. Colton) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Dale Robertson (Frank Crutcher) Nicholas Hammond (Bill Johnson) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) Fay Hauser (Annie) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) J. Patrick McNamara (Jarrett McLeish) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Martha Smith (Carol Driscoll) Paul Carr (Ted Prince) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

The battle for control of Ewing Oil gets tougher every day. Cliff becomes president of Barnes/Wentworth Oil. Ray discovers Mickey gambling with ranch hands. Lucy works with a woman photographer. The McLevish brothers see Bobby moving too slow and go to Cliff instead but eventfully Pam surprisingly helps Bobby secure the Canadian deal.  Widower Frank Cructher offers Miss Ellie his friendship. With Cliff running an oil company, Pam is torn between Rebecca and the Ewing's. J.R. schemes to get an oil variance. Lucy's lawyer's warns her that Mitch may be after some of her money in the divorce settlement.

broadcast: Nov. 12, 1982 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Michael Preece

111. The Ewing Touch
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dale Robertson (Frank Crutcher) Nicholas Hammond (Bill Johnson) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) Albert Salmi (Gil Thurman) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) John Larroquette (Phillip Colton) Fay Hauser (Annie) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) J. Patrick McNamara (Jarrett McLeish) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) John Carter (Carl Hardesty) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

J.R. blackmails Walt Driscoll and gets his variance. Miss Ellie tries to make peace with Rebecca. Christopher's adoption becomes final and the family celebrates. Cliff gets mad at Pamela for helping Bobby secure the Canadian deal. J.R. pumps oil at full capacity despite a surplus. Ray finds Mickey in a bar instead of working and tries to teach him a lesson of responsibility. Miss Ellie brings Frank Crutcher to dinner at Southfork. J.R. tries to sabotage Bobby's operations.

broadcast: Nov. 19, 1982 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Leonard Katzman

112. Fringe Benefits
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Dale Robertson (Frank Crutcher) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Albert Salmi (Gil Thurman) Michael Prince (John Macklin) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Jack Collins (Russell Slater)

Bobby's Canadian deal is delayed due to weather problems. J.R. and Sue Ellen get ready for their wedding. Pam and Sue Ellen become closer despite the rivalry between their husband's. J.R. questions Miss Ellie about Frank Crutcher. J.R. tries to see Sue Ellen to get a refinery deal but the scheme backfires and it's Cliff who gets the deal in the end, with Afton's help. The cartel sides with Cliff. Pam tells Bobby that Jock's will is ruining the family and asks him to give up the battle.

broadcast: Nov. 16, 1982 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Michael Preece

113. The Wedding
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Parley Baer (Minister Brown) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

It's December 3, and J.R. and Sue Ellen remarry. Cartel members stay away. Mickey and Lucy meet. Ray warns Mickey to stay away from Lucy. Jordon Lee pressures Bobby to stop J.R.'s uncontrolled pumping. J.R. makes an unsuspecting Holly sell some of her assets to his dummy corporation named Petro State. Punk Anderson, as administration of Jock's estate, warns J.R. to play by the rules or he'll stop him. Miss Ellie tells Clayton he reminds her of Jock. Bobby accuses J.R. of using Jock's will to destroy Ewing Oil. Afton fears Cliff is still in love with Sue Ellen. Donna agrees to serve on the Texas Energy Commission and gets Miss Ellie's blessing to do so, even if it means she will be the one to stop J.R.

broadcast: Dec. 3, 1982 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Leonard Katzman

114. Post Nuptial
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Nicholas Hammond (Bill Johnson) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Parley Baer (Minister Brown) Jon Cypher () Gerry Gibson () Ivan Bonar () Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Cliff makes a scene at the wedding and then fights with J.R. in the pool. Rebecca encourages the cartel to put the screws to J.R. Holly reveals to Bobby that J.R. owns 25 percent of her company. Another man tries to take advantage of Lucy. Donna fears her membership on the Texas Energy Commission will cause more problems in the family. Bobby suspects J.R. is selling oil to an embargoed country and confronts J.R. about it.

broadcast: 10-Dec-1982 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

115. Barbecue Three
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) James Karen (Elton Lawrence) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Julio Medina (Henry Figueroa) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Lucy rebuffs Mickey's advances.  The Texas Energy Commission votes to rescind J.R.'s variance. Holly tells Bobby she suspects J.R. has been using a dummy corporation. J.R. opens a chain of cut-rate gas stations. Estimates put the number of station owned or controlled by J.R. in Dallas and northeast Texas in excess of 200. Faced with J.R.'s cheap gas, the Texas Energy Commission rescinds it's previous decision. Bobby accuses J.R. of gaining short-term profit at the expense of Ewing Oil's long term resources. For the first time, Bobby tells Pam that he fears he may lose the contest with J.R. Holly tells Bobby she wants to be on his side in the battle with J.R. Angry oilmen led by Cliff and the cartel confronts J.R. at the Ewing barbecue but Bobby, Ray, and Miss Ellie stick up for the Ewing family. Miss Ellie decides to stop the battle for Ewing Oil by going to court to break Jock's will.

broadcast: Dec. 17, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

116. Mama Dearest
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Donald Moffat (Brooks Oliver) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Paul Carr (Ted Prince) James Karen (Elton Lawrence) Julio Medina (Henry Figueroa) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Miss Ellie's decision to contest Jock's will cause further divisions in the family. J.R. warns Miss Ellie he will fight her in court. Bobby reluctantly sides with J.R. Pamela sides with Miss Ellie. Harv Smithfield refuses to represent Miss Ellie because of his legal and moral loyalty to Jock. Bobby accuses Pam of fighting him on Miss Ellie's side. An angry J.R.s confronts Clayton who visits with Miss Ellie at Southfork. J.R.'s cut-rate gas stations get more media attention. Miss Ellie's new lawyer suggests it might be necessary to question Jock's mental competency at time the will was made. Cliff moves into a new place. Afton questions Cliff about marriage.

broadcast: Dec. 31, 1982 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Patrick Duffy

117. The Ewing Blues
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) John Beck (Mark Graison) Donald Moffat (Brooks Oliver) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Lane Davies (Craig Gurney) Scott Palmer (Farley Criswell) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Miss Ellie has second thoughts about overturning Jock's will. Donna fells frustrated with the Texas Energy Commission and considers quitting but Ray encourages her to stay on. The media label J.R. 'the king of cut-rate gas'. Pamela meets Mark Graison who immediately feels attracted to her. Afton gets mad at Cliff for not taking the marriage issue seriously. J.R. gets a punch in the face from Ray over Donna's involvement in the Texas Energy Commission. J.R. blackmails Holly over Harwood Oil business. Mark Graison uses a pretext to see Pam for breakfast. Lucy and Mickey continue exchanging insults. Holly wants to get rid of J.R. and asks Bobby for help. J.R. and Sue Ellen appear on television where J.R. publicly says Bobby is too weak to run Ewing Oil. Miss Ellie decides to break Jock's will after all.

broadcast: Jan. 7, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: David Paulsen

118. The Reckoning
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Donald Moffat (Brooks Oliver) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) James Karen (Elton Lawrence) Julio Medina (Henry Figueroa) Fred Carney (Judge Howard Mantee)

J.R. and Bobby unite against Miss Ellie in her effort to overrule Jock's will. Pam's siding with Miss Ellie causes more tensions with Bobby. If Miss Ellie wins in court, the old will of 15 years ago shall become effective. Sue Ellen discovers Mark Grasion's obvious interest in Pamela and tells J.R. who tries to use Mark to break Pam and Bobby up. Ray and J.R. have another confrontation. J.R. and Bobby try to convince Punk Anderson to be on their side in the court battle over the will. Mark becomes very interested in Pam. Sue Ellen questions Pam about her marriage and Mark. Miss Ellie testifies in court that Jock was mentally incompetent when he wrote the codicil to the will but in the end she loses the court case.

broadcast: Jan. 14, 1983 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Bill Duke

119. A Ewing is a Ewing
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Paul Mantee (General Cochran) Charles Napier (Carl Daggett) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) April Clough (Wendy) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Cliff plots to tempt J.R. with a political office. Mark Graison continues to try to impress Pam. J.R. gets a visit from a Air Force general concerning Harwood Oil's cancelled contracts with the military. J.R. asks Sue Ellen to ask Clayton to refine his oil but the plan backfires because Clayton gets mad at Sue Ellen and J.R. Bobby sees George Hicks of the Texas Energy Commission and J.R. talking and suspects Hicks has been bought by J.R. Miss Ellie goes to Galveston to get away from it all and runs into Clayton. J.R. tries to romance Holly but she pulls a gun on him and threatens to kill him if he ever touches her again. Miss Ellie has a good time with Clayton in Galveston. Bobby plots to play dirty with George Hicks.

broadcast: Jan. 28, 1983 written by: Frank Furino directed by: Larry Hagman

120. Crash of '83
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Albert Salmi (Gil Thurman) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) April Clough (Wendy) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Charles Napier (Carl Daggett) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Jack Collins (Russell Slater) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

J.R. gets suspicious of Clayton Farlow's intentions toward Miss Ellie. Hicks is questioned by Bobby about him and J.R. and denies having ever met J.R. Ray is worried about Mickey's influence on Lucy. J.R. gets a call from Walt Driscoll who is in the Cayman Islands. Bobby blackmails Hicks to make him change his vote on J.R.'s variance. Pam is disgusted when Bobby tell her about blackmailing Hicks. Afton receives news of a crash of the Wentworth jet.

broadcast: Feb. 4, 1983 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Bill Duke

121. Requiem
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Priscilla Pointer (Rebecca Wentworth) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Arlen Dean Snyder (George Hicks) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Ryan MacDonald () Richard Kuss () John Ingle ()

After the plane crash Rebecca dies, with Pam at her bedside. Clayton accuses J.R. of being responsible for Rebecca's death. The Texas Energy Commission rescinds J.R.'s variance and J.R. gets mad at George Hicks who tell him he was blackmailed by Bobby. Cliff takes the blame for Rebecca's death and seeks consolation from Afton. Katherine arrives from New York and accuses Donna of being responsible for J.R.'s losing his variance. J.R. pushes his Caribbean deal. Mark Grasion attends Rebecca's funeral but J.R. stays away. Pam tells Bobby she can't.

broadcast: Feb. 11, 1983 written by: Linda B. Elstad directed by: Larry Hagman

122. Legacy
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) Michael Currie (Sam Reynolds) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Karlene Crockett (Muriel Gillis) Tom Rosqui () Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Pam leaves Bobby and Southfork, to J.R.'s delight, and moves into a hotel. The cartel celebrates J.R.'s losing his variance. J.R. tells Mark Grasion that Pam and Bobby split up. J.R. vows to keep selling cut-rate gas, despite the loss of the variance. Mark Grasion visits Pamela at the hotel. Rebecca's will is read and Pam, Katherine, Cliff, and even Afton get their shares. Lucy and Mickey becomes friends. Cliff and Katherine reconcile. J.R. and Walt Driscoll continue collaborating on the Caribbean deal. Clayton tells Sue Ellen that he used to be in love with her but now he's seeing Miss Ellie. J.R. offers Bobby a 'compromise solution' to the battle for Ewing Oil but Bobby rejects the offer. J.R. succeeds in making Bobby look in front of the family like he wants an all-out war.

broadcast: Feb. 18, 1983 written by: Robert Sherman directed by: Patrick Duffy

123. Brothers and Sisters
guest stars: John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

J.R. could go to jail for shipping oil to Cuba. Clayton sells Southern Cross Ranch and gets closer to Miss Ellie. Holly wants J.R. out of Harwood Oil. J.R. gets letters of support from TV viewers. Katherine arranges for Bobby to see Pam and Mark Grasion together in a restaurant. J.R. is forced to pay $1000.000 to Walt Driscoll's contract man. Mark Grasion purses Pam. J.R. is very happy to see Katherine pursuing Bobby, Donna, Ray, and Dave Culver wonder whether J.R. could run for a seat in the US Congress if he does the battle with Bobby. Miss Ellie helps Clayton find a Dallas home. Bobby tells Pam again that he's determined to win Ewing Oil. J.R. tells Walt Driscoll he's ready to sell 1 million barrels to Cuba.

broadcast: Feb. 25, 1983 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Larry Hagman

124. Caribbean Connection
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) E.J. Andre (Eugene Bullock) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Donna accuses Mickey of being interested in Lucy for her money. Katherine tries to persuade Mark Grasion to stay close to Pamela. Clayton continues to look for a house in Dallas. Bobby and Ray uncover J.R's illegal Caribbean deal. If the State Department finds out about the deal with Cuba, this could be the end of Ewing Oil. Mark continues to see Pam. Cliff finally recovers from his depression over Rebecca's death and buys a company from Mark. J.R. considers going into politics but Sue Ellen fears her past alcohol problems and affairs with Dusty may complicate things.

broadcast: March, 4, 1983 written by: Will Lorin directed by: Patrick Duffy

125. The Sting
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Henry Darrow (Garcia) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Russ Marin (Matthew) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Bobby and Ray bust J.R.'s Caribbean deal and Driscoll gets arrested. Clayton Farlow meets Mark Grasion. Miss Ellie and Clayton wonder whether Pam is getting serious about Mark. J.R. continues his affair with Serena, even after being remarried to Sue Ellen. Pam tells Bobby she doesn't feel guilty about seeing Mark. J.R. learns he will have to go to Cuba to claim his $40 million. Walt Driscoll is left to rot in jail and vows revenge on J.R. Mickey kisses Lucy for the first time. Katherine offers to help J.R. fight Cliff. Mickey brings Lucy to a motel room. J.R. confronts Bobby and Ray about the sting. Ray bails Driscoll out of jail with J.R.'s money. Bobby has a fight with Mark over Pam. Cliff has big plans for Barnes/Wentworth. Holly learns that both her oil and her money is in Cuba and she vows revenge on J.R.

broadcast: March 11, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Larry Elikann

126. Hell Hath No Fury
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) John Reilly (Roy Ralston) Fay Hauser (Annie) John Anderson (Richard McIntyre) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Tom McFadden (Jackson's Partner) William Bryant (Jackson) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

J.R. gets ready for his trip to Cuba. After suffering a $17 million loss, Holly Harwood tells Bobby that she's determined to get the Ewing brothers out of her life.  Lucy enjoys modeling again and continues to see Mickey. Clayton Farlow keeps on seeing Miss Ellie. Bobby runs into more weather problems on his Canadian deal. J.R. encourages Katherine to move in on Bobby. Holly declares a truce with J.R. and tries to seduce him. Bobby and Pam spend a night together but when he wants her to go back to Southfork, she tells him that the night was "just a moment", and so they break up again. J.R. tries to force Walt Driscoll to tell him the name of his contract man in the Caribbean. J.R. and Sue Ellen appear on television again where he sets the stage for his Cuban trip. Ray offers Bobby his financial support in the battle with J.R.  Mark Grasion continues to see Pam. Bobby tells Donna and Ray that it's to late to save his marriage. Katherine urges Mark to take Pam to France. Holly tells Sue Ellen of her relationship with J.R. The State Department ok's J.R.'s trip to Cuba. Sue Ellen finds proof of J.R.'s marital infidelity.

broadcast: March 18, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Ernest Pintoff

127. Cuba Libre
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Henry Darrow (Garcia) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) John Anderson (Richard McIntyre) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Hansford Rowe (Andrew Forrest) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Britt Leach () Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

J.R. goes to Puerto Rica and learns he'll have to go to Cuba to claim his $40 million. Mark Grasion and Pamela vacation in France. Aunt Lil misses Mickey and decides to come over from Kansas for a visit but Mickey is not thrilled. Sue Ellen is in denial over J.R. 's relationship with Holly. She questions Bobby about J.R. and Holly. Bobby and Cliff clash over the Canadian deal and Pam's marriage to Bobby. Punk Anderson questions Clayton Farlow about his intentions toward Miss Ellie. Donna also asks Miss Ellie about her feelings for Clayton. Sue Ellen confronts Holly. Aunt Lil is worried that Mickey and Lucy could be getting serious about each other. At the Riviera, Pam tells Mark she needs time alone. Katherine offers Bobby her help with the Canadian deal but Cliff interferes. Sue Ellen and Clayton reconfirm their friendship. Aunt Lil tells Mickey that he and Lucy have nothing in common. J.R. gets arrested upon arrival in Cuba.

broadcast: March 25, 1983 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Robert C. Thompson

128. Tangled Web
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) William Bryant (Jackson) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Nate Esformes (Senor Perez) Tom McFadden (Jacksons Partner) Dennis Holahan (George Walker)

In Cuba, J.R. successfully claims his money from Señor Perez after he is released from jail. Katherine fights with Cliff over letting Bobby's Canadian partners use their drill bit prototype. Afton tries to warn Pam, still in France, about Katherine. Ray reveals to his Aunt Lil that Jock Ewing was his natural father. Miss Ellie asks Clayton about his relationship with Sue Ellen. Holly confronts Sue Ellen again. She doesn't believe what she's saying until she goes to her house and finds J.R. in bed with her.

broadcast: April 1, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Nicholas Sgarro

129. Things Ain't Goin' Too Good at Southfork
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Sue Ellen starts drinking again and Clayton finds her in his bed. Pamela comes back from France and questions Bobby about him and Katherine. Walt Driscoll disappears. Miss Ellie finds Clayton with Sue Ellen. Katherine tells Pam there's nothing going on between her and Bobby. Cliff tells J.R. he will not let Bobby have the drill bit. Clayton tries to persuade Sue Ellen to talk to J.R. about the incident with Holly. A drunk Sue Ellen tells Miss Ellie that Clayton is the only man that she ever loved. Cliff asks Pam to side with him on the drill bit. Sue Ellen angrily confronts J.R. about Holly. Mickey and Sue Ellen are involved in a car accident.

broadcast: April 15, 1983 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Gunnar Hellstrom

130. Penultimate
guest stars: John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Joe Maross (Dr. Blakely) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

After the car crash, Mickey and Sue Ellen are taken to the hospital but Sue Ellen is released shortly. Mickey is in a coma and may have suffered neurological injury. Lucy blames Sue Ellen and her drinking for Mickey's condition. Pam tells Bobby that she still loves him even though she has feelings for Mark. Clayton accuses J.R. of driving Sue Ellen back to the bottle. Bobby blames Holly for Sue Ellen's condition. Mark keeps pressuring Pamela for a commitment. Sheriff Washburn tells J.R. that Sue Ellen had three times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood at the time of the crash. Pam tells Christopher that she loves Bobby but that she can't live with him. J.R. makes Holly an offer to get out of Harwood Oil for $20 million. Sue Ellen regrets having remarried J.R. At the Cattlemen's Club, Bobby asks Holly to pay the $20 million to J.R. in installments so as not to put him too much ahead in the contest. Cliff encourages Pam to leave Bobby and be with Mark Grasion. J.R. tells Sue Ellen that the incident with Holly is to be blamed on the battle for Ewing Oil. Aunt Lil learns that if Mickey regains consciousness, he may remain paralyzed from the neck down for the rest of his life.

broadcast: April 29, 1983 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Nick Havinga

131. Ewing Inferno
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Ben Piazza (Walt Driscoll) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlen Danvers) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter)

Ray pressures Sheriff Washburn to find the hit-and-run driver. Holly wants to pay J.R. his $20 million in installments but J.R. objects, rightly detecting Bobby's hand. J.R. gets a slap in the face from Pam during an argument over her French trip. Mark convinces Pam to vote with Katherine and give the drill to Bobby. Mickey's condition continues to be very serious and Aunt Lil even goes as far as to say that perhaps it would have been better if he had died on the spot. J.R. tells Bobby that they should consider stopping the fight for control of Ewing Oil. Pam wants a divorce. Clayton convinces Miss Ellie to take a break from family problems and go away with him. Sue Ellen tells J.R. to stay away from John Ross. Katherine tries to console Bobby after he gets the news about the divorce. Ray learns that Walt Driscoll was driving the car that hit Mickey and Sue Ellen. Ray and J.R. engage in a terrible fight, causing a major fire at Southfork, Sue Ellen, J.R, .John Ross and Ray are trapped as the flames engulf the ranch.

broadcast: May 6, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

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Season Six

132. The Road Back
guest stars: John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Kay E. Kruter (Andy Sampson) John Devlin (Mr. Clouse) Dan Ammerman (Dr. Pettiman)

Bobby comes to the rescue of Ray, J.R., Sue Ellen, and John Ross during the Southfork fire. Ray continues to blame J.R. for the car crash. Sue Ellen, John Ross, and J.R. move into a hotel. Clayton wants to keep the news of the fire from Miss Ellie. At the hotel, Sue Ellen learns that J.R. gave orders to room service not to give her any liquor. Pam tries to console Sue Ellen after the fire. Katherine tells J.R. that Pam filed for divorce. J.R. tells Katherine he'd like to have her as a sister-in-law. Bobby tries to have J.R. and Ray reconciled but J.R. cleverly reminds Ray and Bobby of the sting they pulled on Driscoll and how he went to jail because of it. Sue Ellen overhears J.R. telling Pam that it was Driscoll who caused the car crash and she accuses J.R. of letting her think it was her. Mark is worried that the fire may bring Pam and Bob together. Sue Ellen questions Clayton whether he'll be joining the family. Mickey wakes up from his coma. Clayton acts as a go-between for Miss Ellie and the Ewing boys. J.R. doesn't like Clayton's involvement and thinks he is using the fire tragedy to move in on Miss Ellie. Bobby and J.R. want the contest for Ewing Oil stopped but Harv Smithfield says it's not possible because that would violate Jock's will.

broadcast: Sept. 30, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

133. The Long Goodbye
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Joe Moross (Dr. Blakely) George D. Wallace ()

Sue Ellen tells J.R. that she won't leave him but wants an 'open marriage' with separate bedrooms at Southfork. "You and I will not live as man and wife. From now on, it's separate bedrooms and separate lives." Pam wants her marriage back but with one bedroom outside of Southfork.  Bobby is torn between wanting to work it out with Pam, and not wanting to upset his mother further by moving away from Southfork. Meanwhile J.R. and Katherine are downright furious at the idea that Pam and Bobbv might make their marriage work again.  "If you want Bobby," J.R. advises Katherine, "and you do, you're going to have to work to get him. Together we have to keep the two of them from getting back  together."  J.R. goes so far as to warn Pam that he will do everything in his power to hurt Bobby and destroy Cliff if Pam comes back into the Ewing family. "If you return to Bobby, all hell will break loose. I'll call off the truce that exists between us. We'll end up in a dogfight that will make everything you've seen before look like a love match. And as for Cliff, whatever it takes, using every penny that Ewing Oil has, I will destroy him. Once and for all I will put an end to Mr. Cliff Barnes, and whoever else goes down with him, so be it."

broadcast: Oct. 7, 1983 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

134. The Letter
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "mickey" Trotter) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Diana Douglas (Dr. Suzanne Lacey) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald)

J.R. plants the seed of Pam's destruction with Katherine, who will go to any lengths to try to win Bobby. When Katherine can't talk Pam out of going back to Bobby, she decides to fake a letter—from Pam about Mark—which would throw a new light on a reconciliation. "I don t read Pam's mail" Bobby says when offered the letter. "I didn't want to read it either. I found it accidentally. But you have to hear part of it. 'Six years of marriage can not easily lie dismissed. Therefore if that means remaining with my husband when it no longer makes me happy, in order to avoid causing him pain, then perhaps that is what I have to do. I know I would be better off if Bobby just let me go, but it he doesn't. I may have to give in and return to him. His happiness should lie as important to me as my own.'  The letter has the effect Katherine intends.  Pam meets Bobby for a date—only to discover that Bobby now wants out.  "I want you to know that I'm letting you go. It's not fair to either of us like this. It' s for the best. I think it's time we both finally realized it's over."

broadcast: Oct. 14, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Nick Havinga

135. My Brother's Keeper
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Tracy Scoggins (Diane Kelly)

Katherine plays 'sister dearest' to perfection and has Pam in her grasp. She has successfully busted up Pam and Bobby's reconciliation while acting as it she were
Pam's best friend. J.R. acts like Bobby's best friend, too, never letting on that he has sabotaged the drilling in Canada to ensure that Bobby's well won't come in until the contest is over.  "Listen, Bobby," J.R. says with all sincerity, "You and I have fought like hell at times, but we're still brothers and I care about you. Take care of yourself, and when this divorce is over, we will knock 'em dead at the office. The Ewing brothers working together will just make this little old town sit up and take notice." The lawyers work out the divorce, although Katherine and J.R. are the only ones who are really happy about it. Afton tries to tell Pam that she's been set up by her own sister, but Pam refuses to believe it.  

broadcast: Oct. 21, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

136. The Quality of Mercy
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Joseph R. Maross (Dr. Blakely) Jack Collins (Russell Slater)

Pam moves into the big house her mother left and begins to entertain Mark Graison on a more serious basis. She is still unable to believe what Katherine did to her. Katherine is taking it slowly and tries to work her way into Bobby's heart by the back door. She invites him to dinner to console him after the divorce.  Mickey needs more than consoling. He's lost his will to live and has entered a very angry stage. Although Lucy has told him she will marry him and take care of him forever, Mickey realizes that their plan will never work. "Can't you understand? There's not going to be any house or any wedding. We are never going to get married. I'm useless. You can't tie yourself to me. I'm never going to get out of this alive." Mickey's depression worsens and he confides to Ray and his mother, that he wishes his life was over. His wish is not far off; he suffers cardiac arrest and then falls back into a second coma. Unable to stand the suffering, Ray helps out in the only way lie knows how. He unplugs Mickey's life-support system.

broadcast: Oct. 28, 1983 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Nick Havinga

137. Check and Mate
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Lois Chiles (Holly Harwood) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Kenneth Kimmins (Thornton McLeish) Jack Collins (Russell Slater)

Ray Krebbs is arrested for murdering his cousin, Mickey Trotter. Lil and Lucy are in a state of shock. Donna wants to hire a good attorney for her husband, but Ray says he doesn't need an attorney— he' s guilty. Donna prevails though, and brings in Paul Morgan, a leading attorney.  Meanwhile J.R. and Katherine are still plotting. Katherine learns that J.R. has never meant to end the battle for control of Ewing Oil.  "You haven't given up the battle, have you? You just tricked him into thinking you have," Katherine asks J.R.  "That'll be our little secret, won't it," J.R. smiles. "You and Bobby are going to be real happy together—some place far from here. And old J.R. is finally going to have his daddy's company all to himself."  When the final day comes to register the audits Punk Andersen reads a last letter from Jock to his sons, asking them to work together no matter who wins the contest. J.R. asks for the totals 'Just for fun' and is pleased to see he has 'won' the battle. Just as he is about to weasel out of his agreement with Bobby to share the company. Bobby's friend from the Canadian oil deal walks in with a check for some 826 million. The additional money makes Bobby the winner. Now J.R. is panicked that his brother will do to him what he had already planned to do to Bobby.  But Bobby wouldn't do a thing like that. He gracefully agrees to the share since that's what his daddy really wanted all along, and he has already given his word. "You and me together—brothers," says J.R. gleefully as he hugs Bobby.

broadcast: Nov. 4, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman

Bobby bumps into Jenna Wade again. Jenna refuses his many invitations, because she doesn't want to get hurt.  She is now waiting on tables at Billy Bob's. "Being an ex-rich girl doesn't pay the bills. I even thought I was under qualified to be an waitress, but they hired me anyway. It pays the association fees on the condo and keeps Charlie in clothes."  Bobby is so preoccupied with having rediscovered Jenna that he forgets a date with Katherine. An angry Katherine calls J.R. "This is a problem you're going to have to solve yourself. I have my own problems," says J.R.  Ray also has problems— he's about to be tried for Mickey's murder.  Ray's lawyer tells him the best defense is to make Ray look like a saint. But the state's attorney claims Krebbs "took it upon himself to play God with an innocent who couldn't defend himself".  To make Ray's case better, his attorney decides to call Lil to the stand. Ray leaps to his feet.  "No," he screams, "no! You can't do that!"

broadcast: Nov. 11, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

139. The Oil Baron's Ball
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Steven Williams (Bailiff) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Timothy Patrick Murphy (Michael "Mickey" Trotter) Kate Reid (Lil Trotter) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Richard Jaeckel (Percy Meredith) Charles Aidman (Judge Emmett Brocks) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

Once on the stand, Lil Trotter admits that she asked Ray to pull the plug on Mickey. But the judge still declares Ray guilty of manslaughter and passes sentence of five years of imprisonment, suspended.  Everyone else attends the Oil Baron's Ball, where Cliff is named Oil Man of the Year. Katherine fuels the fire between Jenna and Pam and stands back to enjoy the flames. The two women have a nasty go at each other in the ladies' room during tile ball.  As Cliff steps up to accept his award, he tells J.R. that he plans to tell the true story about Jock and Digger.

broadcast: Nov. 18, 1983 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

140. Morning After
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Shalane McCall (Charlotte "Charlie" Wade) Joe Dorsey (Ben Kesey) Tom Williams (Joe Clooney) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

In accepting his award from the Oil Barons, Cliff says that Digger deserved as much acclaim as Jock since it was Digger who found the original oil sites. Cliff's words are toxin to the Ewing's, and a fight ensues with Bobby, Mark, Ray. Cliff, and J.R. all going at it. When the boys report the fight to their mother at her vacation spot in Jamaica, Miss Ellie relates to J.R. the whole background to the Barnes-Ewing feud and how she ended up marrying Jock rather than Digger. Jenna treats Bobby's wounds after the fight and they spend the night together. Katherine wishes she was the one.  "Bobby" she smiles, "I was very disappointed when you didn't ask me to the Oil Baron's Ball."  "It never occurred to me: you're Pam's sister."  Bobby slowly begins to realize that Alton was right about Katherine, but he also realizes that he's much more interested in Jenna.

broadcast: Nov. 25, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

141. The Buck Stops Here
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) John Beck (Mark Graison) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Jack Collins (Russell Slater) Joe Dorsey (Ben Kesey) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

Although Sue Ellen and John Ross's camp counselor, Peter Richards, are very attracted to each other, Sue Ellen keeps some distance. After all, Peter is hardly more than a teenager, almost twenty years younger than she. But he's madly in love with Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen has found herself more and more responsive to him, partly owing to the loving care he has given John Ross.  J.R., who wants what he can't have and has wanted Sue Ellen since she moved into her own bedroom, fears that Sue Ellen and Peter have become lovers.  "John Ross told me everything," he tells his wife. "You were carrying on with that counselor so the whole camp and your son could see it."  "I am not carrying on." retorts Sue Ellen, "and Peter is not my lover. And if you do anything to hurt that young man, you are going to wake up one morning and find out you no longer have a wife, even in name only . . . and you  will no longer have a son. So no threats. J.R.. or I will end this mockery we call a marriage once and for all."  Sue Ellen and J.R. aren't the only couple around Southfork with problems. During the big rodeo in town and the parties after it, Pam and Bobby dance together and realize they still have some unfinished business. Katherine tries to run Jenna and Charlie out of town; and another woman makes a play for Mark Graison. Everyone rides the mechanical bull; Jenna goes for style over speed, forfeiting the competition, but then slides into Bobby's arms. Pam leaves with Mark as their relationship escalates into the bedroom.

broadcast: Dec. 2, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

142. To Catch a Sly
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Edward Mallory (Mr. Stranger) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

Cliff has blackmailed J.R's secretary, Sly, into doing some spying on his archrival. Although Sly doesn't want to do it, she is pressured into it by the threat that her convict brother will serve his full term without parole.  J. R. realizes that something is going on when he loses one deal too many—his first one—to Cliff's one-upmanship.  "J.R. is furious about losing that Kesey company to you" Sly reports to Cliff.  "Let's hope it gives him ulcers," says Cliff earnestly.  J.R. is more than furious. He's curious. He decides to bug Cliff s phone and soon discovers that Sly is the source. Rather than fire her or prosecute her, he decides to turn her into a double agent against Cliff.  "Cliff set himself up," says JR. with his famous smile. "What I'm planning to do is bring him down and bring him down very, very hard."

broadcast: Dec. 9, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

143. Barbecue Four
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Alberto Morin (Armando Sidoni) Christopher Albee (Travis Boyd) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

J.R. creates a fictitious deal—the Travis Boyd deal, to trap Cliff and passes on the information through Sly.  "Good," says J.R. "If he closes that deal, we know he stuck his head in the noose."  Sly discovers that Cliff has no influence at all on her brother's parole and really feels used. Cliff agrees to support Sly financially while she takes care of her brother.  Jenna refuses to give up her job, despite Bobby's request that she do so. He takes her to dinner at Southfork, and Jenna giddily confesses, "You're going to make me feel like part of the family", "I'm willing to risk it if you are" Bobby smiles back.  Meanwhile, Katherine is still trying to get rid of Jenna. She even goes to Rome to find out the real identity of Charlie's father. When Katherine finally gets Charlie's birth certificate in her hands, she is dismayed to find that Bobby has a stronger tie to Jenna than she had guessed: Charlie is his daughter.  Miss Ellie and Clayton return from their vacation in time for the annual Ewing family barbecue, during which they announce their engagement.  Not everyone is pleased.

broadcast: Dec. 16, 1983 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

144. Past Imperfect
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Michael Griswold (Thomas Hall) Alberto Morin (Armando Sidoni) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade)

Clayton's announcement throws Miss Ellie's sons into turmoil and fury: J.R. even hires a detective to dig into Clayton's past. Miss Ellie refuses to wear the huge engagement ring Clayton has bought for her until things settle down and the family problems can be worked out. Clayton suggests that he and Miss Ellie move off Southfork, but Miss Ellie would never seriously consider that.  Bobby buys a boutique for Jenna so that she can have her own financial independence but at the same time not have to work the long, hard hours at Billy Bobs. Instead of being thrilled, Jenna is furious and storms out.  "I will not be a kept woman!" she shouts. "I won't take handouts from you or anybody else. I am my own person, I make my own decisions, and that's the way I'm going to stay."  J.R pretends to be friendly with Clayton and orders champagne to seal their truce. When Clayton discovers J.R.'s been snooping into his past, the man erupts in fury "I was a fool to fall for that line of yours. You are as devious as you ever were".

broadcast: Dec. 23, 1983 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Larry Hagman

145. Peter's Principles
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Lee Montgomery (Jerry Hunter) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) David Gale (Melvin)

Sue Ellen learns from Peter's roommate that he left the dorm. Cliff wants the cartel to go in a deal with him on offshore tracks. It's Dusty birthday's and Clayton feels down because he's can't reach him. Little John Ross keeps asking Sue Ellen about Peter. J.R. reveals to his family that Clayton has a sister, Jessica. Afton feels neglected by Cliff. Miss Ellie fears that to take on the whole Ewing family, especially J.R., may be too much to handle for Clayton. Afton walks in on Cliff having a 'business meeting' with Marilee Stone. Sue Ellen tracks Peter down but he refuses to talk to her. Afton goes to Pam's place after she discovers Cliff with Marilee. Pam questions Cliff about his faithfulness to Afton. Ray tries to put Clayton's fears to rest about moving into Southfork Ranch. Jenna is excited about a good start for her boutique. Pamela tells Bobby she's afraid that Cliff wants the Ewing-Barnes fued to start all over again. Cliff thinks Grasion tends to be too conservative and too slow at times but he doesn't talk to Mark Grasion about it. Mark gets mad at Pamela for having met Bobby. Sue Ellen yields to Peter Richards.

broadcast: Jan. 6, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Patrick Duffy

146. Offshore Crude
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Alberto Morin (Armando Sidoni) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone)

J.R. is upset to learn that Bobby met with Pamela. John Ross wants to see Peter and keeps bugging his mother about it. Sue Ellen reminds J.R. of their 'open marriage.' Cliff Barnes buys Afton flowers and tries to make up after the incident with Marilee Stone. In Rome, Katherine Wentworth keeps investigating Renaldo Marchetta. Lucy invites Peter Richards to Southfork. Sue Ellen tries to avoid meeting with Peter. Miss Ellie questions Clayton about his sister Jessica and his other family but he's not very willing to talk. J.R. takes his first shoot at trying to influence Edgar Randolph. Bobby, Ray Krebbs, and Peter Richards have a little "swimming contest" in the Southfork pool. Sue Ellen throws J.R. out of her bedroom yet another time. Cliff gets excited about topping J.R.'s bid on the offshore tracks. Katherine return from Rome but Pam refuses to discuss with her who Charlie's father might be. Cliff encourages Marilee to invest with him. Sue Ellen tries unsuccessfully to break it off with Peter. J.R. finds something in Edgar Randolph's past with which to blackmail him.

broadcast: Jan. 13, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Ray Danton

147. Some Do . . . Some Don't
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Lee Montgomery (Jerry Hunter) Christopher Albee (Travis Boyd)

Peter has been able to talk Sue Ellen out of breaking off their affair—until she is mistaken for his mother. Then she decides the affair has to stop. J.R. agrees. He wants Sue Ellen back as a real wife and suggests they have a second child. Sue Ellen refuses.  Sly continues to set up Cliff for J.R. but Pam warns her brother about Marilee and he backs out of the offshore drilling deal.  J.R. hopes that his scheming can catch all the Barnes' in one blow. "Can you imagine, having all the Barnes clan out of my life for good?" he sneers to Sly. Katherine returns to Dallas and offers Bobby a reasonable explanation for her behavior.  "I finally realized I was just lonely and confused and I guess I transferred Pam's feelings for you to myself. I really don't know how to describe it except it was foolish of me. I don't want to throw our friendship away because of my being impetuous".  Bobby tells Katherine that they will always be friends.  Then Katherine goes running to J.R, for help in breaking up Jenna and Bobby. J.R. refuses. "I think Bobby and Jenna are a match made in heaven. Besides he's the father of her little girl."  "You don t know that for sure," says Katherine.  "I do know it. A friend of mine in Rome got the birth certificate years ago."  Katherine is flabbergasted. Mark tells Pam he is going out of town on a business trip, but actually he is staying at the Texas Medical Center. 

broadcast: Jan. 20, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

148. Eye of the Beholder
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Donegan Smith (Earl Johnson) Christopher Albee (Travis Boyd) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone)

Miss Ellie decides against marrying Clayton after all. J.R. is of course thrilled: things are really going his way. Although he is shocked to see that Bobby has become involved in the Boyd deal with Cliff. He signs the papers.  "Everything is moving in the right direction," he tells Sly. "Bobby is replacing some of our old and dying fields with the Boyd deal, and Cliff Barnes will set himself up for the biggest fall in the history of independent oil companies."  Peter agrees to go to a party with Lucy, who explains to him that she hasn't been dating since Mickey died but needs an escort for her girlfriend's party. She doesn't know about Sue Ellen, of course. Peter shyly accepts on a 'just friends basis'. When he comes to pick her up, he runs into Sue Ellen, which creates an inner turmoil for her. After all, her lover is now off with her niece, for whom he is a much more appropriate beau. This point is not lost on J.R., who comments, "I'm glad he finally settled on someone his own age. For a while there I thought I was going to have to challenge him to a duel."  At Donna's urging, Miss Ellie sits down to explain herself to Clayton. He thought she had called off the wedding because of problems with the family; instead, he is shocked to discover that she has a personal problem she has not been able to share with him and is terrified he won't understand.  "Clayton, I had surgery. I've had a mastectomy. The doctor found cancer . . . they cut off my breast. It affects the way I feel about myself so I know it will be harder on you."  "It doesn't change anything," Clayton gently assures Miss Ellie.

broadcast: Jan. 27, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

149. Twelve Mile Limit
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Joanna Miles (Martha Randolph) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Ray Giradin (Richard) Donegan Smith (Earl Johnson)

J.R. uses Sly Lovegren to sell geological reports to Cliff Barnes. J.R. can't get over Miss Ellie and Clayton's marriage. Afton goes to visit Mitch in Atlanta. Jenna tells Bobby that Charlie has fantasies about their marriage. Clayton talks with Ray Krebbs about Miss Ellie's medical problem which has recently begun to haunt her again. Edgar Randolph cracks under J.R's pressure. Mark Grasion proposes to Pamela. Detective Harry McSween digs up some 'dirt' on Clayton from the time when his first wife died. Marilee Stone pressures Cliff to give her the geological reports before she invests with him. Katherine pressures Pam to marry Mark. Edgar Randolph's wife calls Donna from Washington, concerned about her husband. J.R. questions Sue Ellen about Clayton's past. Donna and Ray find Edgar unconscious in his hotel bathroom. Edgar tries to make it look like what happened to him was an accident. Donna and Ray accuse J.R. of leading to Edgar's suicide attempt. Katherine determines that Renaldo Marchetta is in the United States.

broadcast: Feb. 3, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

150. Where is Poppa?
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Joanna Miles (Martha Randolph) Anna Gee Byrd (Dr. Jeffries) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Donegan Smith (Earl Johnson)

Edgar Randolph's wife Martha tries to discover what really happened to her husband, while Edgar is released from the hospital. Peter Richards pressures Sue Ellen to makes a commitment to him. Sue Ellen tells Peter that she and J.R. have separate bedrooms. Marilee Stone agrees to be Cliff's 'silent partner'. Bobby buys Charlie a horse. Mark Grasion pressures Pam for an answer to his marriage proposal. Afton suspects Cliff carries on his affair with Marilee. Bobby confronts J.R. about offshore drilling and Edgar Randolph. Miss Ellie tells J.R. he should start getting along with Clayton. Katherine locates Marchetta. Donna questions Paul Morgan about Edgar's past and reputation. Sue Ellen is hospitalized after an accident and Jenna Wade accompanies her to the hospital. Bobby tries to talk Clayton into becoming a partner in Ewing Oil. J.R. and Peter Richards both learn that Sue Ellen miscarried as a result of the accident.

broadcast: Feb. 10, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: William F. Claxton

151. When the Bough Breaks
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Daniel Pilon (Count Renaldo Marchetta) Anna Gee Byrd (Dr. Jeffries) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Donegan Smith (Earl Johnson) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren)

After Sue Ellen's accident, the family is concerned about her health and the miscarriage. Donna Krebbs investigates Edgar Randolph's past with the help of lawyer Paul Morgan. Bobby questions Jenna Wade about who Charlie's father is. Katherine Wentworth takes a trip to California in search of Renaldo Marchetta. Peter Richards pays Sue Ellen a visit at the hospital. Cliff Barnes asks his sister Pamela to join him in the offshore drilling venture. J.R. suspects Marilee Stone is Cliff's partner and wonders what the reasons could be. Clayton Farlow decides against investing with Ewing Oil. Sue Ellen wonders who she got pregnant with--J.R. or Peter. Pam talks to Sue Ellen about her pregnancy and miscarriage. Katherine finally finds Marchetta and has a conversation with him. Mark goes overseas on business. Ray and Donna learn that Edgar Randolph was institutionalized once. Bobby tells Jenna that he, she, and Charlie have "something very special" going. Peter wants to think he would been the father of Sue Ellen's baby. Sue Ellen breaks up with Peter.

broadcast: Feb. 17, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Nick Havinga

152. True Confessions
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Daniel Pilon (Count Renaldo Marchetta) Tricia O'Neil (Dr. Barbara Mulgravy) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Bill Quinn (Percival) Erica Yohn (Sara Mulgravy)

J.R. tries to talk Marilee Stone out of doing business with Cliff. Ray and Donna take a trip to Maryland. Cliff tries to convince Pam to join him in the offshore venture. Lucy asks Peter Richards to pose as a model with her at Southfork. Jenna Wade tells Bobby that Charlie loves him. Marchetta shows up while Bobby and Jenna have lunch. Edgar Randolph gives J.R. secret information on the bids for the upcoming lease auction. Marchetta confronts Jenna and Bobby. He announces he's Charlie's father and shows them her birth certificate with Bobby's name. Ray and Donna uncover Randolph's secret from the past which J.R. has been blackmailing him with. Katherine pays Marchetta for the meeting he had with Jenna and Bobby. Marilee Stone takes J.R.'s advice and pulls out of the offshore deal with Cliff. Katherine tries to help Pam from talking to Bobby. Jenna explains to Bobby her reasons for having listed him as the father of record on Charlie's birth certificate.

broadcast: Feb.24, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Paul Krasny

J.R. is upset to learn that Bobby and Jenna are having problems, and tries to fix things.  J.R. gets suspicious that someone is behind Marchetta showing up at this time. Bobby spends time with Pam and Christopher. J.R. uses Edgar Randolph to get what he wants at the auction. Miss Ellie wants a small wedding and insists on inviting Clayton's sister Jessica but Clayton is not too happy about it. Katherine is upset to learn that Pam has been seeing Bobby. Ray and Donna discuss the Randolph issue and what to do next. Cliff Barnes is high bidder on Gold Canyon 340. Donna and Ray confronts Randolph about his past. Randolph plans to quit the government office. Bobby accuses J.R. of lying and going back to he's old ways of running the company. J.R. uses Marilee Stone to set Cliff up on the offshore venture. Randolph and his wife Martha violently confronts J.R. Cliff is not happy with Sly's service. J.R. overhears Sue Ellen and Peter talking about her past.

broadcast: March 2, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

154. Fools Rush In
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Peter White (Ellis Newton) Barbara Cason (Iris Porter) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade)

J.R. pretends he wants Peter Richards around at Southfork for little John Ross' sake. Cliff has to come up with the balance money date on the offshore track within 12 days. Miss Ellie sets a wedding date and Clayton is delighted. Charlie Wade questions Bobby about why he's not seeing her mother anymore. Cliff tries to talk Pam into a partnership with him. J.R. blackmails Katherine Wentworth to make sure that Pam marries Mark Grasion. Pam goes to Houston from a Wentworth meeting. Miss Ellie asks Jessica over the phone to stay at Southfork for the wedding. Pam tells Sue Ellen and Katherine that she decided to turn Mark down. Bobby tries a reconciliation with Jenna but they break up again. Sue Ellen tells Bobby that because of Pam's feelings for him, she decided not to marry Mark. Cliff gets a phone call from Mark who is in the Middle East. J.R. schemes to set Cliff up using banker Vaughn LeLand. Pamela meets Mark's friend Jerry Kenderson and learns about Mark's very serious medical problems.

broadcast: March 9, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

J.R. plots to frame Peter and teach Sue Ellen a lesson. Afton hates Vaughn Leland. J.R. wants a "double wedding ceremony"--Clayton marring Miss Ellie, and Bobby marrying Jenna. Katherine learns of Mark's medical problem. Peter turns Lucy down on a modeling assignment in the Caribbeans. J.R. is nice to Peter to make him feel welcome. Peter teaches astronomy to little John Ross. Cliff borrows $227 million despite his comptroller's doubts about the loan contract. Bobby admits to Jenna Wade that he can be inflexible and self-centered. Bobby tells Jenna Pam's got a hold on him. Pam decides to marry Mark. J.R. and Vaughn Leland put on a act in front of a completely unsuspecting Cliff to make him sign the loan papers. J.R. promises Katherine Wentworth to give her the 'blackmail tape' as soon as Pam and Mark get married. Bobby is absolutely stunned and devastated to learn of Pam's decision to marry Mark. Jessica Montford arrives from London and surprises J.R. with a special gift. Cliff, Afton, Katherine, Mark and Pam celebrate the upcoming wedding. Mark has big plans for his and Pam's future. Miss Ellie is glad to discover that Jessica is still a Texan, after all these years spent overseas.

broadcast: March 16, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

Katherine wants to make sure Pam doesn't change her mind about marrying Mark Grasion. Sly Lovergren continues to work for Cliff Barnes. Lucy is determined to find out what is 'wrong' with Peter Richards because he refuses to date her. Jessica Montford makes her brother Clayton uncomfortable by bringing up stories from his past in Miss Ellie's presence. Pam tries to protect Mark from learning about his health problem. J.R. prepares Detective McSween to do some 'work' on Peter. Bobby and Mark vow to be enemies. Despites Sue Ellen's concern for Lucy, J.R. insists that Peter continue to come to Southfork. Jessica reminisces about her early years with Clayton. Charlie gets along with Christopher very well. Jenna Wade tells Bobby that she won't wait forever. Sly tells Cliff that J.R. fears Barnes/Wentworth will become bigger than Ewing Oil. Cliff is mad to learn that Westar hit oil and he still hasn't. Jessica and J.R. find out they have a lot in common.

broadcast: March 23, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

157. Blow Up
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Denny Miller (Max Flowers) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford)

Pressured by Jerry Kenderson, Pam tries to rush the wedding but Mark doesn't understand why. Vaughn Leland manipulates Cliff on J.R.'s instructions. Jessica feels she doesn't fit in with the Ewing's. J.R. asks Katherine for help in buying some Wentworth land. J.R. invites Peter to a party for Jessica. Clayton picks Ray Krebbs to be his best man at the wedding. Punk Anderson questions Jenna Wade and Bobby about whether they will get married. Through another of J.R.'s schemes, a drunk Lucy angrily confronts Sue Ellen and Peter about their 'affair' and J.R. is a witness. J.R. tries to use the 'scandal' with Lucy to make Sue Ellen move back to his bedroom. Katherine wants Bobby to teach her about the oil business. Donna gets suspicious of Jessica's intentions. J.R. and Jessica start discussing stopping the wedding.

broadcast: April 6, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

158. Turning Point
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Donald May (Wes McDowall) Denny Miller (Max Flowers) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford)

J.R. tries to question Jessica about Clayton's past. Vaughn LeLand threatens to pull the plug on money for Cliff. Clayton warns Jessica that J.R. can be dangerous. Katherine and Bobby celebrates the successful purchase of Wentworth land by Ewing Oil. J.R. overhears Clayton and Jessica talk about 'Clayton secret'. Pam is a little disappointed that Mark wants such a big wedding. Sue Ellen questions Pam about why she changed her mind and decided to marry Mark after all. Jenna tells Pam that Bobby still hasn't asked her to marry him. J.R. learn that Clayton has something to hide from his past. Cliff frantically tries to raise money, and even goes through Afton's bank books and questions the way she's been spending money. Lucy apologizes to Peter for the scene she made, and they vow to be friends again. J.R. has a showdown with Katherine and she vows to kill him. Clayton tells Donna and Ray that he thinks Jessica is just too direct and unpredictable. J.R. pays oil crewman to slow down Cliff's offshore drilling. Jessica confronts Clayton about his sale of the Southern Cross Ranch. J.R. has Peter arrested on drug possession.

broadcast: April 13, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Gwen Arner

159. Love Stories
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) John Beck (Mark Graison) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Denny Miller (Max Flowers) Bert Kramer (Peter's Lawyer) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford)

Mark insists on a big wedding. Katherine tells an unaware Bobby of J.R's 'blackmail tape' and Bobby has a showdown with her. J.R. keeps digging into Clayton's past and his wife Amy's death in San Angelo years ago. Bobby confronts J.R. about Katherine and the tape. J.R. pressures Bobby to marry Jenna Wade. Peter is in jail and he asks Sue Ellen for help in posting bail. Mark learns the truth about his health. Jenna accepts Bobby's marriage proposal. J.R. puts on an act in front of Peter and Sue Ellen. Cliff admits to Pam that he's financially ruined. Pam is devastated to learn of tragedy striking Mark.

broadcast: May 4, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

160. Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford)

The Ewing family learns of Mark Grasion's death. Bobby and Jenna holds off their announcement. Jenna fears that Mark's death may bring Bobby and Pam together. Pam gets a letter from Mark which reveals the real cause of the plane crash'. A phone call from Dusty raises the tensions between Clayton and Jessica. Clayton tells Ray and Donna the truth about Dusty and Jessica's diary. Pam and Bobby talk about their years together and the divorce. Pam learns about the letter which Katherine wrote and which led to Pam and Bobby's divorce. Pam has a showdown with Katherine. Miss Ellie and Jessica disappear and the Ewing's fear Miss Ellie is in serious trouble.

broadcast: May 11, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Gwen Arner

161. End Game
guest stars: Christopher Atkins (Peter Richards) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Priscilla Presley (Jenna Wade) Howard Keel (Clayton Farlow) Barry Corbin (Sheriff Fenton Washburn) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Billy Green Bush (Deputy Sheriff Rockwell) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford)

Tension rises at the Ewing residence as the search for Miss Ellie and Jessica continues. Clayton and J.R. have a fight over Clayton's mentally unstable sister. Bobby confronts J.R. over his plotting with Jessica to stop the wedding. Cliff seeks Jordan Lee's help in getting another crew for his offshore drilling. Miss Ellie is rescued from Jessica's clutches. Sue Ellen feels sorry for Pamela after Mark's death. Clayton and Miss Ellie decide not to postpone the wedding, despite the recent events. Clayton tries to figure out Jessica's mental state and her motive for kidnapping Miss Ellie. Pam learns that Jenna Wade and Bobby will be getting married. Clayton and Miss Ellie get married. Cliff is mad to learn that Pam left Dallas without saying where she's going.  Miss Ellie and Clayton go on a cruise to the Mediterranean. Katherine makes a scene during an angry exchange with Bobby. J.R. reveals the setup on offshore drilling to a completely stunned Cliff. Edgar Randolph reappears in Dallas vowing revenge on J.R. Cliff throws Afton out of the apartment. J.R. reveals his scheme to frame Peter Richards, and he blackmails Sue Ellen. Shots are fired in J.R's office and Bobby falls to the floor bleeding.

broadcast: May 18, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

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162. Killer at Large
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Gerald Gordon (Dr. Carter) Mitchell Ryan (Captain Merwin Fogerty) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Dennis Haysbert (Dr. Forbes) Martin E. Brooks (Edgar Randolph) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Jenny Gago (Nurse)

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 Hospital where Bobby undergoes an operation. J.R. realizes the killer was after him. Tract 340 comes in and Cliff is delighted. Bobby is blinded by the bullet wound. Marilee is angry with J.R. after Cliff strikes oil. Afton suspects Cliff shot Bobby. Jenna and Pam meet by Bob'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 skeptical about J.R. 'watching' Ewing Oil business while he's away. J.R. and Bobby learn that the killer is still at large.

broadcast: Sept. 28, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

163. Battle Lines
guest stars: Mitchell Ryan (Captain Merwin Fogarty) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland) Gerald Gordon (Dr. Carter) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III)

J.R. suspects Cliff Barnes in the shooting of Bobby and he pressures the police to find answers fast. Vaughn Leland tries to patronize Cliff but he threatens to file a complaint against Vaughn about unfair banking. Pam questions Cliff about his marrying Afton. Bobby asks Ray and Donna to check the office phones for bugs. Bobby tells Jenna they can't get married until he regains his sight. Sue Ellen is touched by J.R.'s brotherly loyalty during Bobby's incapacitation. Cliff and Sly have an honest exchange about J.R.'s setup. Bobby fears J.R. will take advantage of his absence at Ewing Oil and he asks Donna to watch over things for him at the office. J.R. asks Sue Ellen whether it was her who tried to kill him. Sue Ellen reveals to J.R. that there was no 'affair' with Peter Richards. Pam tells Bobby about Katherine's devious trick in writing the letter which led to their divorce. Donna and J.R. draw their battle lines, as do Pamela and Jenna. Cliff celebrates his offshore strike with Jordan Lee and Andy Bradley. J.R. and Cliff make another scene at the Oil Barons. J.R. is really worried that his scheme to set Cliff up on the offshore tracts backfired. Bobby asks Clayton not to tell Miss Ellie about his blindness just yet. J.R. has Cliff arrested on attempted murder and Pam is left completely shocked.

broadcast: Oct. 5, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

164. If at First You Don't Succeed
guest stars: Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Joanna Miles (Martha Randolph) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Gerald Gordon (Dr. Carter) Mitchell Ryan (Captain Merwin Fogarty) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren)

J.R. tells Bobby about Cliff's arrest. Cliff is released on bail. J.R. reveals to Bobby how he set Cliff up on the offshore drilling. Cliff admits to Pam that he wanted to kill J.R. Sue Ellen invites Donna Krebbs for dinner and is reprimanded by J.R. Donna and J.R. have a confrontation about her 'filling in' for Bobby at Ewing Oil. Jenna Wade is mad at J.R. for bugging Bobby's phone and for the shooting. Pam vows to continue the Barnes-Ewing feud. Sue Ellen tells Jenna the story of her and Dusty Farlow. J.R. tries to sabotage Donna's work at Ewing Oil. Martha Randolph confronts J.R. about what he did to her husband. J.R. feels like he has turned everybody against him, and he turns to Sue Ellen. Pamela and Sue Ellen have a terrible fight over the Barnes-Ewing feud and Cliff's alleged shooting of Bobby. After striking oil big time, Cliff has an invasion of salesmen in his office. Bobby gets impatient with his eyesight problem. Lucy visits the place where her mother used to work as a waitress. Pam and Cliff get a lot closer. A woman named Mandy Winger comes up with an alibi for Cliff who is subsequently cleared of all charges. J.R. senses trouble when the Ewing's learn of the death of Jock's brother Jason in Alaska. A sleeping Bobby gets a revengeful visitor at the hospital.

broadcast: Oct. 12, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman

165. Jamie
guest stars: Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Randolph Mantooth (Joe Don Ford) Kathleen York (Betty) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Jenny Gago (Nurse)

Bobby confronts deadly danger in his hospital room. Bobby's assailant is caught. J.R., Cliff, and Pam discover that Katherine is mentally disturbed. Lucy works as a waitress. Bobby's eyesight comes back and he's released from the hospital. Cliff romances Mandy Winger. Donna buys a small oil company but Ray is not too thrilled about it. Cliff suspects Katherine skipped bail. J.R. tries to 'explain' to Bobby the bugs in his office. Ray discovers Lucy's new job. J.R. fears he may have been underestimating Cliff. J.R. and Pamela have an unpleasant exchange about her dating so soon after Mark Graison's death. Jason Ewing's daughter Jamie arrives at Southfork.

broadcast: Oct. 19, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Nick Havinga

166. Family
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Kathleen York (Betty) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin)

J.R. is very suspicious of Jamie's intentions. The Ewing's question Jamie about her family. Sue Ellen insists that Jamie stay at Southfork. Eddie Cronin comes to Lucy's defense at the place where she works. Bobby can't get over Pam, which naturally irritates J.R. Jamie feels embarrassed taking gifts from Sue Ellen and Jenna. J.R. 'tests' Jamie by asking her questions about the oil business. Jenna is very happy after her first night at Southfork. Cliff gets a very attractive offer from Jeremy Wendell of Westar but Pam is not too thrilled. J.R. confronts Jamie once again and tries to buy her off. Sue Ellen meanwhile is happy to be around Jamie. J.R. wants Sue Ellen to 'spy' for the family and find out whether Jamie is really a Ewing. Pam is suspicious of Westar's offer to Cliff and she questions Wendell about it. Jenna gets suspicious about whether Jamie is for real. Cliff uses Mandy Winger to find out about Wendell's intentions. The Ewing family lawyer Harv Smithfield investigates Jamie and reports to J.R. and Bobby. Sly Lovegren continues to feed information to Cliff. Pamela is shocked to see Mark Graison's car.

broadcast: Oct. 26, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

167. Shadow of a Doubt
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Kathleen York (Betty) Rick Jason (Avery Carson) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin)

Pam is determined to find out what's going on with Mark Graison's car and other disturbing 'signs'.  J.R. learns of Wendell's offer to Cliff. Donna, Ray, Jenna, and Bobby celebrate Donna's little oil venture. J.R. risks spoiling the good relations with Sue Ellen because of his suspicions of Jamie and constant confrontations with her. J.R. tricks Cliff out of the deal with Wendell. Bobby and Jenna make wedding plans. Bobby meets Mandy Winger. Lucy has a fight with Eddie Cronin's girlfriend. Wendell tries to come up with a new strategy after being turned down by Cliff. Mandy is used by Cliff for housekeeping duties. Pam receives flowers with Mark's name.

broadcast: Nov. 2, 1984  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Nick Havinga

168. Homecoming
guest stars: Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Norman Bennett (Al) Hugh Lampman () Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Donna Reed (Ellie Ewing Farlow) Brad Williams () Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Kathleen York (Betty) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Michael Allredge (Steve Jackson) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin)

J.R. warns Bobby against Pam and Cliff's combined power after Pam inherits Mark Graison's wealth. Donna Krebbs is excited about her oil venture. Pamela tells Jerry Kenderson about Mark's suicide letter. A cable announces the return of Miss Ellie and Clayton. J.R. and Bobby realize that life will be different at Southfork -- with Clayton around. J.R. and Bobby have a fight over Jock's portrait. Mandy Winger overhears Sue Ellen talking to Jamie about Cliff and J.R. Pam is determined to find out whether Mark was actually on the plane when it exploded. Miss Ellie Ewing Farlow meets her niece Jamie Ewing. Eddie Cronin discovers Lucy's secret: she's a Ewing. Clayton feels uncomfortable, with the family talking about Jock so much. Ray and Donna worry over Clayton adjusting to Southfork and reminders of Jock Ewing.

broadcast: Nov. 9, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Gwen Arner

169. Oil Baron's Ball III
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Kathleen York (Betty) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Michael Alldredge (Steve Jackson) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Norman Bennett (Al)

Wendell invites Cliff Barnes to sit at the Weststar table at the Oil Barons' Ball. Sly Lovegren needs a break from work and from interacting with Cliff. Miss Ellie confides in Donna Krebbs about Clayton's adjustment to Southfork. Bobby tells Pam she's overreacting to the recent 'events' concerning Mark Graison. Eddie Cronin investigates Lucy's past. Bobby and Jenna set a wedding date. Bobby wants to spare Pam a wedding announcement at the ball. J.R. tries to get Jamie a job. Ellie tries to make Clayton comfortable and she orders new bedroom furniture. J.R. is impressed by Mandy Winger. Cliff is worried about Pam's emotional state. Pam is upset again about Bobby and Jenna marrying. At the Oil Barons' Ball J.R. makes a surprise announcement and Pam feels devastated.

broadcast: Nov. 16, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

170. Shadows
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) Kathleen York (Betty) Christopher Stone (Dave Stratton) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Michael Alldredge (Steve Jackson) Martin Cassidy (Frank Carp) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Jenna is excited about the upcoming wedding. Bobby is mad at J.R. for making the wedding announcement at the ball. Donna and Miss Ellie are worried over Clayton's adjustment to Southfork. Pam covers up her real feelings about Bobby in front of him. J.R. hires a private eye to investigate Mandy Winger. Sue Ellen and Jamie spend time together but Jamie is bored and wants a job. Miss Ellie wonders whether Clayton went to Houston on purpose, to stay away from Southfork. Pam is determined to find out what happened to Mark Graison. Lucy dates Eddie Cronin. J.R. eases up on picking on Jamie. Renaldo Marchetta shows up and asks Jenna for a meeting. Sue Ellen wants J.R. to hire Jamie at Ewing Oil. Marchetta tells Jenna he wants Charlie in his life. Jenna learns of the number Katherine Wentworth pulled with Charlie's birth certificate. J.R. and Miss Ellie argue over Jock's portrait which she eventually takes down.

broadcast: Nov. 23, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Gwen Arner

171. Charlie
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Michael Alldredge (Steve Jackson) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

broadcast: Nov. 30, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

172. Barbecue Five
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Ronnie Claire Edwards (Lydia) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Bryan Bourg ()

Jamie starts working at Ewing Oil. Jerry Kenderson tries to talk Pamela out of pursuing Mark's 'trail'.  Jenna thinks Charlie should meet her father. Cliff uses Mandy Winger to spy on J.R. Pam consults a psychic. Mandy tries to press J.R. for information on his deals with Wendell. J.R. is upset to learn that Sue Ellen bought Jamie a car. Bobby gets nervous when Jenna and Charlie meet with Marchetta. Pam tells Miss Ellie about her renewed hopes for finding Mark. Lucy and Eddie Cronin reconcile. Marchetta tells Jenna that he will remarry her. Marilee Stone and Jamie make a scene at the Ewing barbecue. Ray and Donna argue over Donna's oil company. Miss Ellie meets Eddie Cronin. Jamie presents a document challenging the legal status quo of Ewing Oil.

broadcast: Dec. 7, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Gwen Arner

173. Do You Take This Woman . . .
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Madison Mason (Jack Phipps) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Corlis Collins ()

J.R. wants to throw Jamie out of Southfork. Sue Ellen volunteers to talk to Jamie while the Ewing's debate what to do about her document. Marchetta gives Charlie a gift from his mother. Pamela hires an investigator to search for Mark Graison in clinics in different countries. Cliff tries to get Jamie to show him the document. Harv Smithfield warns J.R. what will happen if Jamie's document holds up in court. Pam puts up an ad in the paper asking for information about Mark. Charlie disappears and Jenna doesn't show up for the wedding.

broadcast: Dec.14, 1984 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

174. Deja Vu
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) James Cromwell (Gerald Kane) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Sarah Cunningham (Maggie Monahan) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Ted Toll () Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Lou Felder () Mark Tymchyshym ()

broadcast: Dec. 21, 1984 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman

175. Odd Man Out
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) Michael McRae (Mr. Benton) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Mary Betten ()

J.R. continues to see Mandy Winger. Bobby drinks to forget what happened with Jenna Wade. Marchetta holds Jenna against her will. Clayton and Miss Ellie argue over her handling of Bobby's crisis. J.R. tries to poison Bobby's mind against Pam. Lucy continues to date Eddie Cronin. Donna can't find anything in Sam Culver's files concerning Jamie's document. Pam travels to the Caribbean to search for Mark. J.R. tries to find Jenna but Bobby wants to forget her. Ray and Donna consult Dave Culver about Jamie's document. Pam is convinced that Mark is alive. J.R. pressures Jamie to destroy her document. Marchetta is murdered and police find Jenna with his body.

broadcast: Dec. 28, 1984 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Larry Hagman

176. Lockup in Laredo
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demarest) James Cromwell (Gerald Kane) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Valentin de Vargas (Patrick Wolfe) Beau Billingslea (Dr. Miller) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Joe Nesnow (Judge Langley)

broadcast: Jan. 4, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

177. Winds of War
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demarest) Gail Strickland (Veronica Robinson) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Jamie leaves Southfork, to J.R.'s delight. Clayton warns J.R. that Jamie will use her document against him. Jenna Wade's fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. J.R. tries to 'explain' the incident with Serena to Sue Ellen. Jenna gets more nervous about finding Charlie. Cliff wants to find Jamie. Lucy and Eddie sign the papers on their construction partnership. Bobby is contacted by a woman claiming to have Charlie. Mandy Winger feels unhappy being with Cliff. Pam returns from her fruitless search for Mark Graison but doesn't give up. Donna and Ray bring some news about Jamie's document which gets J.R. worried. J.R. tells Mandy that Jamie's document is fake. J.R. wants to spend more time with Mandy. Jamie says good-bye to Sue Ellen who almost turns to the bottle again. After the argument with Jamie, Sue Ellen takes a fresh look at her life. Bobby gets Charlie released. Cliff and Jamie team up against J.R. and Bobby.

broadcast: Jan. 11, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

178. Bail Out
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) James Cromwell (Gerald Kane) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Dean Santoro (Raymond Furguson) Clyde Kusatsu (Dr. Albert Matsuda) Valentin de Vargas (Patrick Wolfe) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Beau Billingslea (Dr. Miller) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Bobby takes care of Charlie Wade after she is released by Veronica. Miss Ellie fears that Ewing Oil will fall into the hands of outsiders if Jamie succeeds. Jamie and Cliff hire a lawyer to examine their claim to Ewing Oil. Pam learns that Mark Graison has been seen in Hong Kong. Cliff makes a scene at Ewing Oil in front of J.R., Clayton, Donna, Ray, and Harv Smithfield. Mandy has a fight with Cliff and turns to J.R. Jenna is released on bail and reunites with Charlie. Jenna doesn't want a wedding until the trial is over. Pam meets Jamie Ewing. Pam refuses to join Cliff and Jamie in their legal fight for Ewing Oil. Bobby and J.R. unite against Cliff and Jamie. Pam tells Bobby she has fantasies about them being together. Sue Ellen warns Jenna against Bobby's 'real side'. Pam tells Bobby the real reason why she wanted to marry Mark. Pam is furious upon learning who plotted to send her on the wild-goose chase to the Caribbean.

broadcast: Jan. 25, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

179. Legacy of Hate
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Dean Santoro (Raymond Furguson) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Kathleen York (Betty) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Rosemary Forsyth (Ann McFadden)

Pam confronts J.R. about her Caribbean trip and joins Jamie and Cliff in the legal battle for Ewing Oil. Jenna can't wait to marry Bobby. Facing problems at Ewing Oil,  J.R. opens up to Sue Ellen. Mandy Winger resents Jamie being with Cliff so much. Veronica's sister tells the story of Renaldo. Clayton tries to talk Jamie out of going ahead with the lawsuit. Bobby violently confronts J.R. about Pam's pointless search for Mark. Eddie Cronin and his girlfriend Betty are after Lucy's money. Mandy walks out on Cliff. Punk helps J.R. and Bobby locate witnesses from the 1930s. Miss Ellie urges Sue Ellen to stand by J.R. in the upcoming battle for control of Ewing Oil. Cliff and Jamie start their lawsuit and try to get an injunction to freeze Ewing Oil's assets.

broadcast: Feb. 1, 1985 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis  directed by: Robert Becker

180. Sins of the Fathers
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Kathleen York (Betty) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Eddie Firestone (Alf Brindle) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) John Carter (Carl Hardesty) Harvey Vernon (Judge Harding) Dean Santoro (Raymond Ferguson) Beau Billingslea (Dr. Miller) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Pamela defends Bobby against Cliff's accusations. Ray dislikes Cliff Barnes and defends Jock's memory in the face of Cliff and Jamie's lawsuit. Pam has a fight with Bobby over who was behind her pointless Caribbean trip. J.R. wants to see Mandy more often. Cliff and Jamie get a temporary injunction against Ewing Oil but the victory is very short-lived. Cliff denies his involvement in Pam's search for Mark in the Caribbean. Mandy leaves Cliff. Jenna Wade's case is not getting any stronger before the trial and she fears she may go to prison. J.R. and Ray locate the roughneck from the old picture. Lucy and Eddie's construction project starts. The roughneck comes up with shocking evidence concerning Jock, Digger, and Jason, and the Ewing's are stunned.

broadcast: Feb. 8, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

181. The Brothers Ewing
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Eddie Firestone (Alf Brindle) Kathleen York (Betty) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) John Carter (Carl Hardesty) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Clayton has a fight with J.R. over the meeting with Cliff and the roughneck. Before Jenna's trial, kids at school make problems for Charlie. Sue Ellen refuses to give J.R. emotional support in the fight for Ewing Oil. Ray, J.R., and Bobby unite against Cliff and Jamie. J.R. plots to purchase wasteland in case Cliff gets his hands on Ewing Oil. Mandy disappears from J.R.'s life. The Ewing brothers debate what to do to stop Cliff and Jamie. Donna is worried over Ray's involvement in the fight for Ewing Oil. Sue Ellen agrees to accompany Pam to Hong Kong in search of Mark Graison. Lucy and Eddie's construction business moves along. Ray, J.R., and Bobby ask Clayton for help in protecting Ewing Oil against Cliff and Jamie. Miss Ellie sides with Clayton against her children.

broadcast: Feb. 15, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

182. Shattered Dreams
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Gail Strickland (Veronica Robinson) Kathleen York (Betty) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Erik Holland (Conrad Buckhouser) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

broadcast: Feb. 22, 1985 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

183. Dead Ends
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Rennard (Sly) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Sam Anderson (Investigator Frank Howard) Dean Santoro (Raymond Ferguson) Ben Cooper (Mr. Parrish) Erik Holland (Conrad Buckhouser) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Bobby refuses to believe that Veronica died of natural causes. Barnes/Wentworth hires Jamie as a drilling expert. Ray and J.R. investigate Jason Ewing's past. In Hong Kong, Pam suspects J.R. may be behind her trip. Cliff tries to rush his lawyer in the lawsuit against the Ewing's. Police say Veronica died of a drug overdose. J.R. wants to have a fresh start with Mandy. Despite an initial setback, Pam is determined to find Mark in Hong Kong. Cliff tries to get closer to Jamie. Ray explains to Donna his reasons for siding with J.R. Sly Lovegren returns to Ewing Oil. Bobby and Jenna locate a man from Veronica's flight. Marilee Stone makes up with Jamie. Cliff insults Mandy and gets a punch from J.R. Pam is disappointed in Hong Kong.

broadcast: March 1, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

184. Trial and Error
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Rosemary Forsyth (Ann McFadden) Virginia Kiser (Judge Roberta Fenerty) Allan Miller (Assistant D. A. Frederick Hoskins) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren)

broadcast: March 8, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Larry Hagman

185. The Verdict
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Rosemary Forsyth (Ann McFadden) Allan Miller (Assistant D. A. Frederick Hoskins) Barbara Rhodes (Lila Cummings) Michelle Johnson (Rhonda Cummings) Virginia Kiser (Judge Roberta Fenerty) Nicholas Pryor (Nathan Billings) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Victor Campos () Conroy Gedeon () Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Pam and Sue Ellen decide to stop over on the way from Hong Kong. Ewing 17 is shut down for contaminating drinking water and J.R. plots to set up the head of the Texas Energy Commission. Bobby pressures Veronica's sister Anne to testify for Jenna. Ray wants Donna back home. Anne cooperates with Bobby to some extent. Pam and Sue Ellen return to Dallas. Miss Ellie gets a breakdown at the trial.  Bobby tries to console Pam but Jenna is upset seeing them together up close. Mandy refuses to continue to see J.R. as long as he remains married to Sue Ellen. A verdict is pronounced in Jenna's murder trial.

broadcast: March 15, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

186. Sentences
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Virginia Kiser (Judge Roberta Fenerty) Allan Miller (Assistant D. A. Frederick Hoskins) Nicholas Pryor (Nathan Billings) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Laura Malone (Janis Hopper) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Marj Dusay (Bernice Billings) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Dean Santoro (Raymond Ferguson) Fredric Lehne (Eddie Cronin) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

J.R. blackmails the head of the Texas Energy Commission. Pam tells Cliff that she has finally accepted Mark Graison's death. Charlie has a tough life, with her father dead and her mother found guilty of manslaughter. Pam consoles Bobby after the verdict in Jenna's trial. Cliff and Jamie get a lot closer. Bobby makes a shocking announcement in court during Jenna's sentencing. Jamie tells Sue Ellen about her and Cliff. Sue Ellen learns for the first time about J.R. and Mandy Winger. Eddie and Lucy's partnership is dissolved and he leaves Dallas. Pam thinks Bobby lied to her about Charlie's paternity. Sue Ellen confronts J.R. about Mandy and threatens divorce. A court date is set in Jamie and Cliff's lawsuit against the Ewing's. J.R. has a surprise meeting with Pam about her, Bobby, and the future. Bobby and Scotty Demarest question a stewardess about Veronica. Ray advises Lucy to contact Mitch. J.R. succeeds in manipulating the Texas Energy Commission's head into making trouble for Cliff's Gold Canyon 340. In prison, Jenna makes a surprise announcement to a shocked Bobby.

broadcast: March 29, 1985 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

187. Terms of Estrangement
guest stars: Brett Baxter Clark () Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Gail Strickland (Veronica Robinson) Lyman Ward (Norman) Rod Arrants (Andre Schuman) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Stacy Keach, Sr. (Mr. Waldron) Ben Cooper (Mr. Parrish) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Barry Sattles (Greg Rupp) Laura Malone (Janis Hopper) Paul Gleason (Lieutenant Lee Spaulding) Buck Young () Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

J.R. plots to have Pam and Bobby get back together. Cliff fears his offshore operation may be shut down. The airline comes up with breakthrough evidence in Jenna's case. J.R. is offered information on the lawsuit. Mandy Winger tells J.R. off. J.R. has an angry confrontation with Sue Ellen and Clayton. Cliff proposes to Jamie. Sue Ellen and Donna wonder about the curse of Ewing men'.  J.R. gets Bobby thinking about going back to Pam. Jamie's brother Jack appears and offers J.R. a deal. Jenna's case is reopened but Bobby faces a problem with Jenna herself. Lucy succeeds in contacting Mitch.

broadcast: April 12, 1985 written by: Peter Dunne directed by: Alexander Singer

188. The Ewing Connection
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Nicholas Pryor (Nathan Billings) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Barry Sattles (Greg Rupp) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Paul Gleason (Lieutenant Lee Spaulding) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Myra Turley () Harry Stephens () Susan Bjurman ()

broadcast: April 19, 1985 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Nick Havinga

189. Deeds and Misdeeds
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Susan French (Amanda Ewing) John Larch (Wally Windham) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Paul Gleason (Lieutenant Lee Spaulding) Rance Howard () Cynthia Leake () Gregory Itzin () Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Sue Ellen feels guilty over John Ross' operation and starts drinking again. Bobby and J.R. argue over Sue Ellen and the crisis with John Ross. Pam helps Cliff sign a deal with Jordan Lee but has second thoughts immediately after realizing that Cliff wants to defeat the Ewing's. J.R. plots to have Sue Ellen leave Southfork and replace her with Mandy Winger. The Ewing brothers get skeptical about Jack's promises. Police arrest a suspect in Jenna's case. Cliff and Jamie get married. J.R., Bobby, Ray, and Jack travel to California to try and stop Cliff and Jamie's claim on Ewing Oil. Lucy visits Mitch in Atlanta and is very proud of his position in the hospital. Lucy also briefly meets Mitch's girlfriend. Donna tells Clayton she's pregnant. Clayton offers Donna his help in her problems with Ray. In California, the Ewing brothers learn they need to talk to Jock's first wife Amanda. Cliff is very happy that his tract 340 pumps again. Pam suspects that Cliff doesn't really love Jamie. Amanda comes up with documents that may save Ewing Oil.

broadcast: May 3, 1985 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

190. Deliverance
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Daniel Pilon (Naldo Marchetta) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) John Larch (Wally Windham) Rod Arrants (Andre Schumann) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Dean Santoro (Raymond Ferguson) Sam Anderson (Inspector Frank Howard) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Harvey Vernon (Judge Harding) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Michael Canavan () Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Rhonda Shear ()

John Ross recovers after the surgery. Miss Ellie tells J.R. he should show Cliff the new evidence in the lawsuit. Police question the suspect in Jenna's case. J.R. asks Cliff to drop the lawsuit. Bobby and Pam vow love for one another. Ray gets excited about nailing Cliff in court and Donna doesn't like it. Donna conceals her pregnancy from Ray. The suspect confesses to having murdered Marchetta. Mitch asks Lucy to move in with him. The Ewing's win the case against Cliff and Jamie. J.R. promises Mandy Winger to put Sue Ellen away into the hands of professional medical help'. Jenna is released and the Ewing's throw a big victory party.

broadcast: May 10, 1985 written by: Peter Dunne directed by: Nick Havinga

191. Swan Song
guest stars: Donna Reed (Ellie Farlow) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) David White (Mark) Shalane McCall (Charlie wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Bobbie Furguson () Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Walker Edmiston (Parson Carson) Kathleen Buse () Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Sue Ellen gets drunk at the Ewing victory party. Donna tells Ray about her pregnancy. J.R. reassures Mandy Winger that the problem with Sue Ellen will be resolved. Jenna can't wait to get married and Bobby is confused about who he should marry. Sue Ellen assures Clayton and Miss Ellie that she stopped drinking. Mitch and Lucy remarry. Cliff considers an annulment of his marriage to Jamie. Dusty reappears. Pam tells Bobby he has to marry Jenna. J.R. asks Sue Ellen to agree to end their marriage. Bobby proposes to Pam. Jamie surprises Cliff during their conversation about annulment. Then as Bobby leaves Pam's house, a car drives straight towards Pamela, Bobby pushes Pam out of the way and the car hits him. The driver is revealed to be Katherine Wentworth who is dead. Bobby is rushed to hospital where he dies of massive internal injuries.

broadcast: May 17, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
NOTE: Originally aired as a 90 minute episode.

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Season Eight

192.  THE FAMILY EWING
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Dolores Cantu () Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis)

The Ewing's gather at Southfork to bury Bobby. At Pam’s house, Cliff and Jamie try to comfort her. Pam blames herself. Only Miss Ellie seems able to cope, she draws up lists of things to be done and begins to plan the funeral.  "Don’t bury the pain inside, Ellie," Clayton tells her. Gary returns to Southfork and provides a shoulder for Miss Ellie to lean on. After all these years, Gary has found himself and is able to provide solace to his mother.  She decides to bury Bobby on a beautiful green hill overlooking Southfork, near a tree house where the Ewing boys played as children.  "Of all the places on Southfork where he used to play, this was his favorite," she tells Clayton. "Gary used to come up here with him. When the other boys were playing, J.R. was learning from Jock, but I think he would have traded everything if he could have been the one that Jock built the tree house for."  Sue Ellen, who learned of Bobby’s death after everyone else, goes on a bender. Dusty wants to take care of her, and J.R . seems more than happy to get Sue Ellen out of his life. "You just go in the house, throw Sue Ellen over your shoulder, and carry her the hell out of Southfork," he tells Dusty. Miss Ellie tries to explain to Sue Ellen that she is an alcoholic, and Dusty cannot offer her the kind of help she needs, but Sue Ellen takes offense at the speech. She leaves the ranch and goes right to a bar.  Dusty follows her there and drags her away.  Dusty explains to Sue Ellen that he still loves her, that he will help her dry out. His main goal is to get her in shape for Bobby’s funeral.  The funeral is a small family event. The ceremony is short and simple. Most of the family members move away and return to the house, leaving J.R.. alone with the casket. He speaks to Bobby. " I never really told you how much you meant to me. All the fights, all that time butting’ heads with one another I'm sorry we were never friends. I wish I’d taken time to tell you that I loved you... I do... and you tell Daddy I love him too. Goodbye, Bobby. I miss you!"

broadcast:  Sep. 27, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Nick Havinga
NOTE:  Originally aired as a two hour episode.

193.  ROCK BOTTOM
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Lou Diamond Phillips () Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley)

Sue Ellen has a sudden change of heart as she and Dusty leave the ranch. She tells him it was a mistake for her to walk out and that she plans to go back. J.R.. is not impressed with her return. His harsh rejection turns her, once again, to alcohol. She jumps in her car and roars off to the nearest bar. After downing too much vodka, Sue Ellen is too drunk to drive. She attracts a man who volunteers to take her home and then robs her of her Mercedes. The next morning, without purse, identification, or any sense of herself, Sue Ellen wanders through an unfamiliar part of town. A bag lady offers her a drink, but Sue Ellen disdainfully rejects the offer.  Clayton and Miss Ellie worry about Sue Ellen and go off to look for her.  "Every time she drinks, her chances only get worse," Miss Ellie tells Clayton.  "We don’t know that she’s been drinking."  "Don’t we?"  But Miss Ellie can’t devote herself entirely to Sue Ellen’s problems—Bobby’s will must be read. The family is shocked to discover that Bobby has left his share of Ewing Oil to Christopher, in Pam’s trust. J.R. can’t believe he may have to be in partnership with Pam, while Cliff wants nothing more than to arrange for Pam to sell the shares—to him.  Only Mandy gives J.R. the understanding he needs but Mandy does worry about the fact that J.R. is still a married man.  "I have a feeling," JR. says to her, "a very strong feeling , that the Sue Ellen problem is going to take care itself."  Indeed, Sue Ellen has returned to the bag lady she once shunned and now greedily shares her bottle cheap wine.

broadcast: Sept. 27, 1985 written by: Joel J. Feigenbaum directed by: Michael Preece

194.  THOSE EYES
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Clayton and Ellie intensify their search for Sue Ellen who Miss Ellie feels very strongly must be in trouble.  Meanwhile, J.R. considers his own troubles. He can't believe that he may end up in business with the person he hates the most—his former sister-in-law, Pam. J.R. tries to buy Christopher’s shares of Ewing Oil, and Jeremy Wendell of Weststar works with Cliff to convince his sister to sell her Ewing Oil shares to them. Pam is truly torn between wanting to do the right thing for Christopher and wondering what Bobby would want her to do.  Clayton and Miss Ellie finally find Sue Ellen. She has been moved from the city drunk tank to a detoxification ward. Dusty comes to the 'detox' ward and gives Sue Ellen some gentle assurance. "I’m here because I love you, Sue Ellen. I’m here to keep my promise to help you. I will get you healthy again. Because I want you."  But Sue Ellen can only beg him for a drink. As Dusty tries to comfort Sue Ellen, JR. comes in and finds his wife in her lover’s arms. He and Dusty exchange punches while Sue Ellen, traumatized, begins to scream; and quake all over. J.R.. decides to commit Sue Ellen to a sanitarium.  "It’s all right, J.R.," Miss Ellie tells him after he signs papers. "You’ve done what had to be done. Someday Sue Ellen will thank you for this."

broadcast: Oct. 4, 1985 written by: Peter Dunne directed by: Nick Havinga

195.  RESURRECTION
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Alan Fudge (Dr. Lantry) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) John Beck (Mark Graison) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger (voice only)

Ellie begins to wonder if she too should sell her share of Ewing Oil to Weststar. Although she doesn’t want the the family business to come to an end, she also does not want a repeat of the struggle for control that tore Bobby and JR. apart after Jock’s death.  Sue Ellen discovers that she has no choice but to join an alcoholics program at the clinic. When Dusty tries to visit Sue Ellen at the sanitarium he discovers she isn’t allowed to have visitors, so he bribes an attendant to let him in. Clayton warns him that his involvement with Sue Ellen is poorly timed, but Dusty seems very determined to make the love affair work out this time.  When her attendant pulls out a flask and offers Sue Ellen a drink—for a price, of course—Sue Ellen is sorely tempted. Then something inside her gives her the strength to turn away. Ferociously, she presses the 'call' button and rings for a doctor. The action surprises and enlightens her.  "I can do it!" she says to herself. "I can do it. I just need help."  Cliff continues to pressure his sister to sell to Jeremy Wendell at Weststar, and Pam gets more and more confused. Unable to deal with the business or the decisions she needs to make, Pam runs from the house—and gets quite a shock.

broadcast: Oct. 11, 1985 written by: Hollance White and Stephanie Garman directed by: Michael Preece

196.  SAVING GRACE
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) John Beck (Mark Graison) Alan Fudge (Dr. Lantry) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren)

Pam runs out of her house and smack into Mark Graison, who she was certain was dead. Trying to recover from her shock, Pam can only tell him, "I don’t know whether to laugh or cry."  Mark sweeps Pam away, taking her away from the pressures of having to make a decision and off to try to explain his sudden resurrection. Mark reveals that he was in Hong Kong when Pam went there to search for him, but that he paid someone else to be in his bed—he didn’t want her to go on believing that he was alive.  Meanwhile, the other Ewing's are trying to sort out what they will do. Weststar has made offers to Ray and to Jack for their shares of Ewing Oil, and Ray warns Jack about J.R.. Cliff is also actively courting Jack, who storms out and tells Cliff that he is still uncommitted.  Cliff tries to get Mark behind him in his efforts to convince Pam to sell to Weststar. But Graison does not want to tell Pam what to do. To try to persuade him to take sides, Cliff tells Mark J. R. sent Pam on a wild goose chase from place to place, searching for Mark.  Mark goes to Ewing Oil and punches J.R., then gives him something to think about. "You’ll regret the day you sent Pam looking for me. Because she found me. And I’m going to do everything I can to make you suffer the way she suffered. Take a good look around you. This place is going to he nothing but memories before I’m through."

broadcast: Oct. 18, 1985 written by: Joel J. Feigenbaum directed by: Nick Havinga

197.  MOTHERS
guest stars:  Hal Landon Jr. (Oil Man #1) Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) John Beck (Mark Graison) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Bibi Besch (Dr. Gibson) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Barry Jenner (Dr. Jerry Kenderson) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Donald Craig (Oil Man #2)

Patricia Shepard arrives at Southfork to try to patch things up between J.R. and Sue Ellen and to take control of Sue Ellen’s shattered life. Miss Ellie, who doesn’t much like Patricia, tells her that she doubts there is any thing that the two mothers can do; J.R.. and Sue Ellen have had their troubles for a long time now, and it’s time that they resolved them on their own. Patricia is even more upset when J.R.. tells her straight out that he considers his marriage with Sue Ellen over. Patricia buys a house in nearby Turtle Creek and comes back into her daughter’s life.  Sue Ellen is still at the sanitarium, but she has become quite determined to conquer her alcoholism. Through work with a therapist, talking about her childhood and her marriage, she is beginning to understand her dependency problems and the need to take control of her own life.  The other members of the family are going through their own private hells trying to decide whether they should back J.R. or sell their shares of Ewing Oil to Jeremy Wendell at Weststar. Ray suggests to Jack that a third option would be for everyone to vote their shares to Miss Ellie and let her make the big decision. J.R. is so upset with the possibility of losing Ewing Oil that he pleads with Mark Graison to intercede on his behalf, saying that Bobby never meant the company to fall from family hands. But Pam decides to sell to Wendell, telling J.R.. that it is a business decision, not a personal one, to protect Christopher’s assets. When Miss Ellie learns of Pam’s decision, she too makes up her mind to throw in with Weststar.  She goes to the office to tell J.R.., but overhears him talking aloud to Bobby. He tells Bobby of his predicament, how much he cares about Ewing Oil, and that perhaps now he will just take John Ross and leave Dallas.  Devastated by the thought of losing J.R. too, Ellie retreats to rethink her stand.

broadcast: Oct. 25, 1985 written by: Hollance White and Stephanie Garman directed by: Michael Preece

198.  THE WIND OF CHANGE
guest stars:  Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Barbara Carrera (Angelica Nero) John Beck (Mark Graison) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Frances Lee McCain (Dr. Amy Rose) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Greg Michaels ()

Miss Ellie tells Clayton of J.R.’s plans to leave Dallas and start life over somewhere else.  "We left him no choice," she says. "He already feels everyone's abandoned him, abandoned Ewing Oil, and without Ewing Oil, there’s no reason for him to stay. That’s why, for better or worse, I can’t sell to Wendell. I need to save my son, not lose him."  Pam tells Mark that she’s not completely certain about her decision anymore. Mark assures her that she can still change her mind.  Sue Ellen is released from the sanitarium to her mother's care, and the two women appear at the Oil Baron’s Ball, where they are invited to sit with Miss Ellie and Clayton. Mandy, who had disappeared and left J.R.. brokenhearted, reappears at the ball and tells J.R.. she’ll be there for him. Jack pursues his courtship of Jenna, although some small disturbances have interrupted his life lately—his apartment was broken into and his passport was stolen. Furthermore, unbeknownst to Jack, a woman named Angelica Nero has taken interest in his photograph and identity.  The ball proceeds much like other balls in previous years, with Cliff and J.R.. at each other’s throats. Jamie is so outraged at learning that Cliff pushed Pam into dealing with Wendell for his own personal gain that she hits him in the face with a pie. She then arranges to leave Cliff and move in with Jack.  The Oil Man of the Year award is made posthumously to Bobby Ewing. As Miss Ellie approaches the podium to accept the award, the crowd rises in a standing ovation. Giving her acceptance speech, Miss Ellie talks about Bobby’s uncompromising love of his family and his hopes for his son, Christopher. Then she calls Pam to the podium to accept the award for Christopher. Pam makes her own speech, explaining that she cannot sell Christopher’s heritage to Weststar.  "With apologies to those who may not understand my sudden change of heart, I cannot. . . will not sell Christopher's share of Ewing Oil to Weststar."  Pam then privately tells J.R.., "I’m not selling the shares at all. From now on, it’s you and me. I’ll see you in the office, partner".

broadcast: Nov. 1, 1985 written by: Peter Dunne directed by: Corey Allen

199.  QUANDARY
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Barbara Carrera (Angelica Nero) John Beck (Mark Graison) Frances Lee McCain (Dr. Amy Rose) Merete Van Kamp (Grace) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Michael Skipper (Bill Crawford)

Ray and Donna did not attend the ball because they have discovered that their unborn child suffers from Down’s Syndrome. They are torn and confused as to their next course of action—Ray is in favor of abortion, Donna is not. Finally Donna is able to persuade Ray to join her in investigating what kind of life their child will have if they go ahead.  Cliff tries to get Jamie to come back; she is almost swayed until she discovers that what Cliff really wants is a date for a dinner engagement with shipping magnate Angelica Nero. Jamie refuses and Cliff is forced to meet with Angelica alone. He is shocked when she begins to pitch to him a very exciting deal. Angelica has used Cliff as bait to attract J.R, J.R is happy to woo her and win the deal away from Barnes, never suspecting that she has already chosen Ewing Oil because of her interest in Jack.  Angelica arranges the meeting with J.R.. at a restaurant where she knows Jack and Jenna will dine so that she can get a good look at her target. Afterward, she confides to her assistant, Grace, that Jack is indeed the man she has been looking for.  Donna and Ray visit a school for disabled children and come away very impressed. They decide to have the baby, despite the problems ahead.

broadcast: Nov. 8, 1985 written by: Joel J. Feigenbaum directed by: Michael Preece

200.  CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Barbara Carrera (Angelica Nero) John Beck (Mark Graison) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Merete Van Kamp (Grace) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Robert Harper () Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Gino De Mauro (Rocky Johnson)

Things begin to lighten up at Southfork as the Ewing's plan a rodeo. Miss Ellie has decided the annual barbecue would be too painful so soon after Bobby’s death, but gives the go-ahead for a rodeo to be held on the ranch. J.R.., back into the swing of things at the office, anxiously tries to impress Angelica Nero to swing the deal away from Barnes Wentworth. When Angelica intimates that she is very interested in Jack, J.R. asks Jack to come into the oil business.  Dusty, who has been trying to press Sue Ellen into marrying him, comes to the rodeo, where Sue Ellen makes it clear that she isn’t ready to commit herself.  Mandy appears at the rodeo at J.R's invitation and is openly flaunted as J.R's girlfriend.  While watching the various family members compete in different events, Donna is hit in the stomach by a bull and must be rushed to the hospital.

broadcast: Nov. 15, 1985 written by: Hollance White and Stephanie Garman directed by: Corey Allen

201.  SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN
guest stars:  Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Barbara Carrera (Angelica Nero) John Beck (Mark Graison) Martha Scott (Patricia Shephard) Merete Van Kamp (Grace) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Burke Byrnes (Pete Adams) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Nick Eldredge ()

Ray, Ellie, Clayton, and Jenna stand by at the Braddock Emergency Hospital, awaiting medical reports on Donna's condition. The doctor asks Ray if he has to make a choice of which life to save, which one it should be.  "Save my baby if you can," Ray tells him, "but don’t let Donna die."  Sue Ellen fights for her own territory with her mother and with Dusty, explaining to Dusty that she loves him but she’s not ready to live with him. Patricia is unusually supportive of Sue Ellen’s separation from J.R. but does push her daughter to bring John Ross to live with them.  Sue Ellen hires an attorney and begins to fight for custody. J.R.. is far from pleased.  "Divorce me... go marry that cowboy. Do anything you want," he tells her, "but don’t even dream of trying to take my son away from me. Because if you should somehow succeed, there’s not enough room in this world to keep you safe from me."

broadcast: Nov. 22, 1985 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

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