J.R., paralyzed after the shooting, undergoes further surgery to help save his life. While J.R. is in the hospital, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil for the time being. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen worries that she was the shooter as the police identify more suspects in the shooting.

Bobby has a hard time running Ewing Oil with J.R. undermining his every decision. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie finds the gun that was used in the shooting and Sue Ellen, full of guilt, has nightmares about J.R.'s shooting.

Sue Ellen is arrested for the shooting and the Ewings abandon her completely, not coming to her aid. After bail is posted by an unknown person, a session with a psychiatrist reveals the real shooter.

Loving his newfound power as head of Ewing Oil, Bobby works to accomplish something that Jock or J.R. never did -- buy a refinery.

Jock is torn between Bobby and J.R. when J.R. decides to take back control of Ewing Oil, but Bobby refuses to relinquish his position. Meanwhile, Pam continues to search for her mother and Lucy's friends meet Mitch Cooper.

Amos, Ray Krebbs' father, arrives in Southfork with shocking news. Meanwhile, Bobby must deal with his first crisis at Ewing Oil when a tanker and the 600,000 barrels onboard sink.

Pam believes that she has finally located her mother. Meanwhile, Mitch agrees to marry Lucy and J.R. hatches his plan to regain power of Ewing Oil.

Pam begins to feel lonely as Bobby spends most of his time preoccupied with Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, J.R. tries to convince Jock to work on a deal that would go against Bobby.

J.R. falls for Mitch's sister, Afton, and tries to gain the upper hand when Bobby makes a deal on behalf of Ewing Oil.

As J.R. flirts with Afton at the wedding, Sue Ellen finds herself pursuing an old boyfriend.

As J.R. returns to his position at Ewing Oil, J.R. undergoes a public relations campaign in order to help his image. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen finds Pam with Alex and Miss Ellie continues to be angry with Jock.

J.R. sets out to exact revenge on the Asian government after it takes over Ewing Oil wells. Meanwhile, Bobby looks into solar energy.

J.R. sets out to put an end to Cliff's potential political career, but is surprised when he learns who else is looking into having a political career. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen believes she has a stalker.

Though at first she is overjoyed that Dusty is alive, Sue Ellen's happiness proves to be short-lived. Meanwhile, J.R.'s dealings in Asia brings the Cartel back to life.

As Donna and Ray tie the knot, Lucy competes for Miss Young Dallas. Meanwhile, Jock and Miss Ellie continue to feud.

As J.R. continues to deal in Asia, the Ewing family split over what is being done. Meanwhile, Lucy's inflated ego over her pageant win creates tension and Sue Ellen continues her affair with Clint Ogden.

With their marriage on the rocks, Jock threatens to sell Ewing Oil if Ellie divorces him. Meanwhile, Clint tries to convince Sue Ellen to leave J.R.; Lucy's ego continues to threaten her marriage; and Pam becomes suspicious of Cliff.

Newlyweds Donna and Ray tries to fix Jock and Ellie's strained marriage. Meanwhile, J.R. continues to try to sell out Ewing Oil.

J.R.'s plan to sell is cut short by Jock and Ellie's reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Wendell sets out to get revenge against J.R.

Kristen makes her return to Dallas; Lucy and Mitch split up; and Cliff meets his mother.

J.R.'s deals in Asia may end up costing him Ewing Oil, as well as his freedom. Meanwhile, Dusty tries to get Sue Ellen to take John Ross and leave J.R.

The body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder.

Cliff and J.R. continue to clash -- J.R. hatches a plot to get John Ross back, but Cliff decides to leave Dallas. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to repair her marriage.

With the help of Miss Ellie, J.R. is able to see John Ross while he is at Clayton Farlow's ranch. Meanwhile, Ray goes into business.

J.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister.

J.R. confronts the Farlows about John Ross. Meanwhile, Pam is sent to the hospital following a breakdown.

J.R. tries to seek revenge on the Farlow's by drying up their oil supply. Meanwhile, Bobby is able to buy information about Kristin's baby.

J.R.'s plot to dry up the Farlows' oil backfires. Meanwhile, Pam continues to withdraw from the family.

Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.

Cliff confronts J.R. about the note he is holding for the Ewings and threatens foreclosure. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers a link between Kristin and J.R.

Miss Ellie turns on J.R. as J.R. tries to get Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Ray pulls out of his development deal.

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

The reality of Jock's death hits J.R. hard. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie stops Jock's will from being read and Ray and Donna's relationship begins to fall apart.

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

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

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

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

Cliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger.

Bobby finds himself being questioned about Farraday's murder. The rest of the family await word about Lucy's kidnapping. Donna reveals what she found out about Jock and Sam's scheme.

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

Miss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen.

J.R. tells Bobby and Ray about Jack's deal. Jamie is very upset after seeing Jack. Sue Ellen continues in her therapy group. Lucy meets with Mitch in Atlanta. Jack reveals his deal to the Ewing brothers. Pam and Bobby reminisce about old times and kiss. Cliff's Gold Canyon 340 continues to be shut down and Cliff is mad at the head of the Texas Energy Commission. John Ross has a medical emergency. Cliff tries to find Jack. The Ewing brothers sign a deal with Jack Ewing. Cliff rushes his marriage to Jamie. Donna learns she's pregnant. Police spot a suspect who probably killed Veronica. J.R. makes Sue Ellen feel guilty about John Ross' medical emergency and she turns to alcohol again.

J.R. promises Mandy that Sue Ellen will soon be out of the picture for good. Cliff and Jamie make wedding preparations as the Ewing family discover proof their claim to Ewing Oil is false. Lucy and Mitch start to become closer again. Donna wants to tell Ray about the baby she is expecting.

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

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

Bobby is offered by Clayton a refinery deal. Cliff wants out of the oil business for good. Mitch wants Lucy to return home to Atlanta. J.R. comes back to Southfork. Clayton introduces Miss Ellie to Carter. Sue Ellen purchases a house.