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DALLAS Episode Guidelines

Mini-Series:

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 bei