The turmoil concerning Wes Parmalee sees J.R. and Clayton managing to find some common ground. Bobby shows up with the truth about Wes but someone else beats him to telling Miss Ellie the truth. Donna meets a charming senator. Pam forms a partnership with her brother. Jack manages to surprise Jamie.

Clayton goes looking for Wes Parmalee, Donna comes to a decision about her future with Ray. Jeremy Wendell makes Cliff an interesting offer. J.R. thinks the Middle East situation has calmed down.

Bobby thinks that Pam is being to overprotective of Christopher. Jeremy Wendell continues with his plot to take down Ewing Oil. Ray and Clayton work together in a new horse-cutting business attempting to forget their troubles. Calhoun contact s Sue Ellen, who's unaware of his true identity.

J.R.'s anxiety causes Bobby ro become suspicious that he's done something to put the family in danger. Cliff comes to a decision about Jeremy Wendell's proposal. April continues to try and gain a share of Ewing Oil.Ray wants custody of his and Donna's child.

J.R. admits the truth to Bobby about the B.D. Calhoun situation. Ray goes to Washington to spend time with a hospitalized Donna, but is upset when Senator Dowling visits her. There is concern that Sue Ellen is drinking again after she doesn't make it home one night. Cliff goes ahead with Jeremy's plan.

J.R. and Bobby take their families on a trip to California in an effort to avoid Calhoun's anger. Cliff'sdeal with Jeremy Wendell continues. Senator Dowling continues to make a play for Donna. Miss Ellie and Clayton start to reconnect.

J.R. recovers from the shooting as Bobby fills in as head of Ewing Oil. Cliff wants to know where his sister's loyalties lay. Donna and Senator Dowling continue to grow closer. Charlie wonders why Ray is staying away from her mother and her.

J.R. attempts to get Cliff blamed for Jamie's death and get her 10% of Ewing Oil at the same time.Cliff needs money to pay back Jeremy Wendell. Pam begins to doubts that their relationship can continue. Donna cools towards Senator Dowling.

J.R. and Bobby are given some surprising help towards acquiring Jamie's 10% of Ewing Oil. Cliff is quizzed about Jamie's death and Pam finds out about his shady deal with Jeremy Wendell. Bobby is shocked after he goes to see Ray.

Pam accuses her brother of having a revenge obsession against the Ewing famly. The court rules in the matter of who owns Jamie's 10% share of Ewing Oil. Ray attempts to adjust to life with Jenna and Charlie. Sue Ellen wants Mandy back at Valentine.

Jeremy Wendell attempts to gain revenge after J.R. and April con him out of 5% of Ewing Oil. Mandy makes a return as the Valentine Girl. Ray attends his child's birth.

J.R. gets his hands on Bobby, Ray, and Miss Ellie's shares of Ewing Oil. April wants revenge for all the past wrongs against her. J.R. is confronted by Clayton.

A distraught Miss Ellie ponders the fate of both Clayton and Ewing Oil; J.R. must defend himself and his company against the Ewings; Mandy reveals the reason for her return to Dallas; Bobby persuades Senator Dowling to investigate the chances of saving Ewing Oil; Pam attempts to warn Cliff about Ewing Oil's uncertain future; Bobby meets Jenna by chance.

Jenna gives birth to Bobby's baby. Christopher finds out that he is adopted. J.R. and Bobby continue to negotiate with the Justice Department. Mrs. Scottfield and Jeremy Wendell reveal their plans. Sue Ellen and Mandy fight over J.R. Pam is given some wonderful medical news and she she drives home to share the news with Bobby is in involved in an accident.