Bobby continues to see Kay. Jenna begins to have some second thoughts about sending Charlie to boarding school. Ray attempts to help a woman in distress. Cliff and Casey Denault meet; Clayton attempts to explain Laurel Ellis to his wife. Nicholas warns away April.

J.R. makes a move on Laurel Ellis as the rest of the family attempts to rally around Clayton. Sue Ellen starts to become suspicious of Nicholas. Bobby is introduced by Kay to a powerful senator.

J.R. discovers some crucial evidence in Clayton's homocide case. Kimberly attempts to stop the Weststar takeover bid. Ray goes out with Connie. Casey attempts to partner with Cliff. Bobby and Kay continue to see each other.

Cliff's drug addiction gets worse. J.R. looks forward to running Weststar unaware of the surprise that awaits him. Bobby feels Kay's career is more important to her than he is. Laurel informs Clayton about the blackmail scheme.

J.R. is determined to gain revenge against Sue Ellen for screwing him out of Weststar. Bobby and Kay attempt to keep their relationship going. Ray attempts to cut Connie loose. Miss Ellie decides how to handle Clayton. Cliff offers a gas field to Jeremy.

Lucy and Jenna both return to Southfork. Sue Ellen attempts to get her son from J.R.'s clutches. April and Cliff work with Casey. Kay is hesitant to leave Washington for a new life in Dallas. Bobby manages to make some progress in being allowed to use the Ewing name for business again.

Clayton intervenes on Sue Ellen's behalf in an effort to help her gain custody of John Ross. Lucy meets Casey. Ray and Jenna think about their future together. Jordan Lee claims that he has seen Pam. J.R. and Nicholas are involved in a violent struggle over Sue Ellen.

Cally thinks that Michelle is lying about her affair with J.R. and she ends up confessing about an affair of her own. Kay attempts to help Bobby to deal with the tanker situation which manages to upset April. J.R. seduces an investigative committee member. James manages to show impressive business acumen.

J.R. and Cally manage to repair their relationship. Carter traps Cliff in a sexual blackmail plot. James disapproves of his father's business tactics. Kay wants to know what Bobby's intentions are towards April. Bobby sells Ewing Oil assets to pay for the oil clean-up.