Dallas

J.R. lies close to death as the Ewing family reassembles to wait for news of his fate and the police search for clues and suspects in the shooting.

As J.R. undergoes another operation, Bobby runs Ewing Oil.

From the hospital, J.R. thwarts Bobby's efforts to run Ewing Oil.

Sue Ellen's fingerprints are found on the gun used to shoot J.R.

Bobby, now president of Ewing Oil, works hard to buy a refinery.

Bobby refuses to step down as president of Ewing Oil.

Bobby discovers 600,000 gallons of lost crude oil was uninsured.

An extortionist's threat gives J.R. a chance to outmaneuver Bobby.

J.R. schemes to put Bobby in trouble with their father.

J.R. encourages a deal that conflicts with Bobby's plans.

J.R. capitalizes on Bobby's rash actions as head of Ewing Oil.

Events at Lucy and Mitch's wedding at Southfork have far more impact on the Ewing family than is apparent to the assembled guests.

J.R. hires a public relations expert to improve his image.

J.R. takes steps to reestablish power and increase his wealth.

J.R. works to keep Cliff Barnes from running for public office.

J.R.'s foreign coup brings the cartel back to Ewing Oil.

Donna Culver becomes the new Mrs. Ewing as she and Ray marry.

Leslie Stewart has J.R. right where she wants him.

J.R. manipulates Jock into saying he'd sell Ewing Oil if he and Ellie are divorced. Cliff learns of J.R.'s involvement in the Asian oil scam.

J.R. accelerates his efforts to sell out Ewing Oil.

Jock and Ellie's reconciliation results in a second honeymoon.

Kristin Shepard returns to Southfork with another scheme.

In the season finale, J.R. faces the possible loss of Ewing Oil and a jail sentence for his role in the Asian oil scandal.