J.R. is rushed to the hospital in critical condition following his gunshot wound. As the police investigate, they discover many people have the motive for shooting J.R. and everyone patiently waits by J.R.'s bedside hoping he will wake up and identify the shooter.

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.

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.

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.

Katherine attempts to convince both Bobby and Pam to get a divorce. Sue Ellen looks help in dealing with John Ross' mental health issues.

Pam and Bobby begin divorce proceedings. Peter starts to become smitten with Sue Ellen. Lucy attempts to comfort Mickey; J.R. continues to play Bobby in their contest to control the company.

Mickey's depression increases Ray ends up taking some drastic action after Micjey's health deteriorates. Pam considers an offer to team with Cliff and Mark. Cliff wants Sly to spy for him.

Ray ends up being charged with Mickey's murder. Punk reveals who the winner is in the battle for Ewing Oil. Holly attempts to pursue a relationship with Bobby.

J.R. is determined to break up Ellie and Clayton's engagement. Jenna is not happy after Bobby buys her a boutique to secure her own independence.