Season Nine

223. Return to Camelot (1)
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

As Bobby emerges from the shower in Pam's house, she discovers how long her dream was and she can't believe he's not dead. J.R. makes a promise to Mandy to get Sue Elle off Southfork. Ewing Oil and other companies face a crisis caused by OPEC polices. Ray wants to to start his own business. Pam and Bobby go ahead with their plans to marry, which makes J.R. angry. Cliff steals a business ideal from Jamie and then presents it as his own. J.R. tells Bobby they need to get rid of Jack.

broadcast: Sept. 26, 1986  written by: Leonard Katzman and Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
224. Return to Camelot (2)
guest stars: Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) David White (Mark) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

J.R. tries to talk Donna into taking up a lobbying position in Washington, and he endorses her at a public gathering. Ewing 12 is on fire after an explosion. Ray and Clayton hire Wes Parmalee. Mandy has another confrontation with Sue Ellen over J.R. Jenna moves out of Southfork and has to face a disobedient Charlie. Sue Ellen hires a detective to spy on J.R and Mandy.

broadcast: Sept. 26, 1986  written by: Leonard Katzman and Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
225. Pari Per Sue
guest stars: Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) George Coe (General Fritz Longley) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Jeremy Wendell extends a business offer to J.R. and Bobby. Donna and Cliff collaborate on the Washington lobbying effort. Sue Ellen tells Miss Ellie that she's determined to learn to handle J.R. A detective follows Mandy. Cliff tells Jamie that nothing works between them, J.R. tells Jack not to come to Southfork again. J.R. rescues Mandy who fears for her life. Wes Parmalee questions Ray about his relations with the Southfork Ewing's. J.R. and Bobby have a disagreement over field closings. Cliff wants Jack's 10 percent of Ewing Oil. Ray and Donna discuss some fundamental difference between them. Sue Ellen buys Valentine Lingerie. J.R. tries to come up with some solution to the very bad situation in the oil industry.

broadcast: Oct. 3, 1986  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece
226. Once and Future King
guest stars: Steve Forrest (Wes Parmelee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scottfield) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

J.R thinks Cliff and Donna's lobbying effort is a waste of time, Bobby publicly supports Donna. Jenna tells Pam that she can't get over Bobby. Cliff offers Jack an incentive to sell his Ewing Oil shares to him in the future. J.R. has his first confrontation with the detective who's been following Mandy. Ray spends time with Jenna and Charlie. Bobby asks Ray to help Jenna in her new house. Bobby meets Wes Parmalee. Cliff and Jamie find their martial difference are widening. A woman named Mrs. Scottfield asks Bobby a favor in connection with the recent explosion and fire, and her husband's involvement in it. Miss Ellie has a feeling that she's met Wes Parmalee before. Sue Ellen wants Mandy to be the Valentine girl. Ray tries to stop Donna from leaving for Washington. Bobby's intended help for Mrs. Scottfield comes too late because tragedy strikes her husband. J.R threatens the detective. Miss Ellie discovers some shocking item in Wes Parmalee's room.

broadcast: Oct. 10, 1986 written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Leonard Katzman
227. Enigma
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmelee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) George Coe (General Fritz Longley) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Miss Ellie has a confrontation with Wes Parmalee and tells him to leave Southfork. J.R. confronts Sue Ellen about the detective. J.R. tells Mandy they will have to keep a "low profile" in front of other people. Mandy decides to take the Valentine girl assignment. Bobby and J.R. plan to expand Ewing Oil. Ray tries to learn the reason for Parmalee's mysterious department but Miss Ellie is uncooperative. Donna calls Ray from Washington and is surprised to hear Jenna on the phone. Miss Ellie relives memories of Jock. J.R decides to meet B.D. Calhoun. Wes Parmalee wants Miss Ellie and Punk Anderson to believe that he is Jock.

broadcast: Oct. 17, 1986  written by: Leah Marcus directed by: Michael Preece
228. Trompe L'Oeil
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmelee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Punk Anderson is confused about whether Wes Parmalee could be Jock. J.R. meets C.D Calhoun and explains his plan to him. Miss Ellie tells Wes Parmalee's story to the family and begins to be confused herself. Bobby threatens Parmalee and J.R. tries to buy him off. J.R. has a fight with Mandy over her picture in a newspapers. Bobby tries to assure Miss Ellie that Parmalee is a fraud. Clayton warns Parmalee. J.R. wants to find out who owns Valentine Lingerie. Jack's ex-wife April Stevens arrives, with some bad news for Jack's finances. Parmalee visit Ewing Oil and leaves J.R. and Bobby puzzled.

broadcast: Oct. 24, 1986  written: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

229. Territorial Imperative
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

J.R. and Bobby investigate Wes Parmalee. J.R. is worried about the future of Ewing Oil if Parmalee's story holds up in court. Jack Ewing tells Jamie about April's unexpected arrival. Pam surprise Cliff by refusing to continue her finance backing for him. Sue Ellen's Valentine Lingerie business develops very well. Charlie causes more problems for Jenna. Ray offers Jenna his friendship and support. J.R. meets April Stevens. Wes Paramlee succeeds in confusing Miss Ellie again. Cliff meets April Stevens . J.R. and B.D. Calhoun further discuss Calhoun's mission to the Middle East. Bobby wants to help Charlie but ends up being misunderstood by Jenna. Donna asks Ray whether he's having an affair with Jenna. Sue Ellen visits Wes Paramlee.

broadcast: Oct. 31, 1986  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece
230. The Second Time Around
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Salami McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Wes Parmalee talks to John Ross. Sue Ellen tells Miss Ellie that she visited Parmalee. Charlie and Jenna disagree about the future and Bobby's role in it. Jamie catches Cliff cheating on her. J.R. Mandy don't get along. Parmalee agrees to take medical tests. Jamie moves out on Cliff. J.R. wants to buy Valentine Lingerie but Valentine refuse to disclose who the owner is.  Parmalee shocks Miss Ellie by showing up at Bobby and Pam's wedding. Cliff comes to the wedding with April Stevens. Marital difference between Ray and Donna become bigger. Ray's startling announcement shocks Bobby and Pam just a few minutes before they get married.

broadcast: Nov. 7, 1986  written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Leonard Katzman
231. Bells Are Ringing
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Paul Sorenson (Andy Bradley) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Ray's shocking announcement about Jenna's pregnancy with Bobby's baby temporarily suspends the wedding and forces Miss Ellie to announce a 'slight delay'' as Bobby and Pam discuss what to do next. Bobby and Pam eventually remarry, despite J.R.'s attempts to maneuver the situation in his favor. After the wedding, Miss Ellie feels sorry for Pam while J.R. feels sorry for Jenna. Pam and Bobby wonder how he will manage to stay away from Jenna's baby. Jenna refuses to talk to Bobby. J.R. runs into Sue Ellen at Valentine Lingerie. Jack has a fight with April and Cliff . J.R. learns about April's divorce settlement. The newlyweds celebrate their marriage with Clayton and Miss Ellie. Jack turns down J.R.'s offer to buy his 10 percent of Ewing Oil. Sue Ellie tells Parmalee to stay away from John Ross. Parmalee surprises Sue Ellie with knowledge of details from the life of the Ewing's from years ago. Bobby asks Jenna about why she kept the baby a secret from him. B.D.Calhoun gets his down payment from J.R. on his Saudi Arabian mission. The banks give Ewing Oil a hard time because of Paramlee's chain. Miss Ellie keeps her promise to meet with Parmalee.

broadcast: Nov. 14, 1986  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Michael Preece
232. Who's Who at the Oil Baron's Ball?
guest stars: Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) John Zaremba (Dr. Harlan Danvers) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Disagreement continues between Miss Ellie and Clayton over Wes Parmalee. Clayton feels he has to fight both Parmalee and Jock's ghost. A Hollywood producer named Bruce Harvey expresses an interest in Mandy Winger. J.R. is concerned about Bobby's situation, with Jenna's baby on the way. The C.I.A. warns J.R. against associating with B.D.Calhoun. Cliff invites April to the Oil Baron's Ball. Ray tells Donna that the fate of Jenna's baby should be entirely her choice. J.R. wants April to sell him 5 percent of Ewing Oil. Cliff wants his $500,000 back from Jack. Parmalee''s x-ray offer more surprise for J.R. and Bobby. Pam and Bobby meet April Stevens. Jenna and Ray stay away from the Oil Baron's Ball. At the ball, Parmalee shocks the oil community. Parmalee agrees to take a lie-detector test. Clayton threatens to kill Parmalee.

broadcast: Nov. 21, 1986  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman
233. Proof Positive
guest stars: Dark Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Tom Bower (Mancuso) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Jeff Kaake (Mandy's Film Love Interest) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Clayton moves out on Miss Ellie. Sue Ellen shows her Valentine Lingerie business to Pamela. J.R. confronts his mother about Clayton staying at a hotel. Jenna tells Charlie that she will not abort the baby.  Jenna and Charlie get along fine again. Miss Ellie tells Ray that she's got to resolve the Parmalee problem. April plots to profit from ex-husband Jack. Mandy is offered a Hollywood contract. Ray invites Clayton to move into his house. The Environmental Protection Agency wants to shut down Cliff's 340. Pam shocks Jenna with an offer concerning Jenna's baby. Parmalle takes a lie-detector test and J.R. and Bobby are shocked by the results. J.R. tells Mandy that she will never be his wife. Jamie thinks she's got the solution to Cliff's environmental problem. Parmalee threatens to sell Ewing Oil to Jeremy Wendell.

broadcast: Nov. 28, 1986  written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Michael Preece
 
234. Something Old, Something New
guest stars: Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Bobby flies down to South America to find evidence to get rid of Parmalee. Sue Ellen reveals to Mandy that she's behind Valentine Lingerie. Jenna tells Bobby that she want to cut all ties to him. J.R. tries to push Miss Ellie to declare Parmalee a fraud but she still thinks he may be Jock. Bobby and Pam discuss her offer to Jenna regarding Jenna's baby. J.R. is impressed with Sue Ellen's business venture. Ellie is not thrilled about Bobby's trip to South America. J.R. and Bobby tell their mother that they will move out if she brings Parmalee to Southfork as her husband. Pam makes Cliff a business offer. J.R. wants to abort B.D Calhoun mission. Miss Ellie kisses Parmalee.

broadcast: Dec. 5, 1986  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Leonard Katzman
235. Bar-B-Cued
guest stars: Dank Rambo (Jack Ewing) Steve Forrest (Wes Parmalee) Jenilee Harrison (Jamie Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Miss Ellie and J.R. have a fight over her dating Parmalee. In Washington, Donna meets U.S. Senator Andrew Dowling.  J.R. wants Clayton to side with him against Parmalee. Wendell plots to use Parmalee against the Ewing's. Valentine and Sue Ellen disagree on business strategy. Jamie bills Cliff for the solution to his environmental problem. Miss Ellie admits she feels attracted to Parmalee. The news media report on the events in Saudi Arabia and J.R. thinks that B.D. Calhoun has been killed. J.R. uses Sly protect Ewing Oil against Parmalee. Donna and Senator Dowling discover they have quite a lot in common. J.R. uses April to find out about Parmalee. Clayton and Miss Ellie reconcile. Jack sells his share of Ewing Oil to Jamie for 1 dollar. Bobby returns from South America bringing the truth about Parmalee, and the mystery is resolved.

broadcast: Dec. 12, 1986  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece
236. The Fire Next Time
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Laurence Haddon (Franklin Horner) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

The Parmalee mystery is resolved and things get back to normal at Ewing Oil but not between Clayton and Miss Ellie. Clayton goes on a manhunt to find Parmalee. April intends to prove fraudulent intent in Jack's sale of 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. learns frightened news about B.D. Calhoun. Donna comes to a decision about her marriage. Wendell vows to put the Ewing's out of business and asks Cliff to use Pam to achieve it.  Jenna and Donna discuss Ray. Christopher and John Ross don't get along. B.D.Calhoun threatens J.R.

broadcast: Dec19, 1986  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy
237. So Shall Ye Reap
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim Haynie (Garrett Gordon) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Tom Bower (Mancuso) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

J.R. wants to buy off B.D. Calhoun to prevent his revenge.  Bobby and Pam discuss her being overprotective of Christopher. Donna decides to leave Southfork. Jeremy Wendell wants April Stevens on his side. Bobby and Jenna discuss the baby. Clayton pursues the issue of Parmalee's lie detector test. Calhoun terrorizes J.R. April gets an apartment from J.R. Ray wants to know where Donna will live after the baby is born. Pam and Cliff have more disagreements over business. Ray wants to make sure he will be seeing his baby. Miss Ellie gets impatient with Clayton over his obsession with Parmalee. Calhoun makes contact with an unsuspecting Sue Ellen.

broadcast: Jan. 02, 1987  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Jerry Jameson
238. Tick, Tock
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Signy Coleman (Unknown) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

B.D. Calhoun plots revenge against J.R. Ray considers a court fight to get custody of his child. Jenna's pregnancy puts more strain on Pam and Bobby. Ray and Clayton go back to their horse business. Senator Dowling asks Donna to come back to Washington. Cliff does business with Wendell and unknowingly alienates April in the process. Charlie likes having Ray around her mother. John Ross and Christopher have more fights. April wants to locate Jamie. Miss Ellie is not very happy over Clayton's involvement in the business with Ray. Sue Ellie misses Mandy Winger as Valentine girl. Calhoun penetrates Southfork and puts J.R. in deadly danger.

broadcast: Jan. 9, 1987  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Patrick Duffy

239. Night Visitor
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Mark Withers (Private Investigator) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

J.R. keeps the Calhoun affair a secret from Bobby. Jenna tells Miss Ellie she wants to cut all ties to the Ewing's. Ray is determined to get custody of the baby. J.R. asks Harry McSween for help with Calhoun. Ray's lawyers warns him against any relationships with other woman during the custody battle. Bobby senses J.R. is keeping a secret something from him. April seduces J.R. Ray meets Senator Dowling. J.R. gets a gun training. B.D. Calhoun tricks Sue Ellen.

broadcast: Jan. 23, 1987 written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Larry Hagman

240. Cat and Mouse
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Ray doesn't like Senator Dowling hanging around Donna. The family thinks that Sue Ellen has started drinking again. Jenna tells Charlie that she's too attached to Ray. J.R. gets mysterious photographs of Sue Ellen. Cliff gets information on Ewing business out of Pam. J.R. tells Bobby about Calhoun. Dowling questions Donna about her and Ray. Wendell pressures Cliff for information on Ewing business. Sue Ellen fears she may have been raped. Sue Ellen questions J.R. about B.D. Bobby asks Pam to take extra safety precautions. Jenna admits to herself that she misses Ray. J.R. and Bobby burst into Calhoun's hotel room.

broadcast: Jan. 30, 1987  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Michael Preece
241. High Noon For Calhoun
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Hunter Von Leer (B.D. Calhoun) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

J.R and Bobby tell their wives about B.D Calhoun. Sue Ellen, Pam, and the kids take safety in California. Wendell tells April he knows where Jack Ewing is. B.D. kidnaps John Ross and blackmails J.R. Bobby, J.R. and Ray manage to trick Calhoun but J.R. gets wounded and John Ross almost gets killed in the showdown with B.D.

broadcast: Feb. 6, 1987  written by: David Paulsen directed by: David Paulsen
242. Olio
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

J.R. recovers in the hospital after the shooting in L.A. and gets a visitor from the CIA who brings good news. Pamela blames J.R. for the whole Calhoun affair but Sue Ellen comes to his defense. Pam's trip to California upsets Cliff's business. J.R. and Sue Ellen get a little closer. Bobby confronts about B.D Calhoun. J.R. decides to take a break from Ewing Oil. John Ross admires his daddy for the courage in the L.A. shooting. Jeremy Wendell wants to settle the Calhoun affair against the Ewing's. Donna feels frustrated in her lobbying efforts. Senator Dowling asks Donna questions about Ray and their marriage. J.R. uses April to feed information to Wendell. April feels lonely. Pam accuses Bobby of stealing a company from Cliff. April gets a phone call form her mother. Charlie accuses Ray of breaking his word. Sue Ellen receives tragic news from California about Jamie.

broadcast: Feb. 13, 987  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Steve Kanaly

243. A Death in the Family
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Yasbeck (Mary Elizabeth) Cheryl Anderson (Sandy) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Pam breaks the news of Jamie's death to Cliff. J.R. pressures April for her 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. plots to frame Cliff for Jamie's death. Bobby doesn't share J.R.'s concern over Cliff's claim to the 10 percent. Donna tells Senator Dowling to leave her alone. Bobby refuses to give in to an extortionist who claims he has information on Jack's whereabouts. Ray asks Jenna to move in with him. Marilee sees through Cliff's devious plan and rebuffs him. Cliff tries to raise $6 million to pay Wendell back. Donna and Dowling make up. Mrs. Scottfield learns of a chance to get back at the Ewing's for her husband's suicide.

broadcast: Feb. 20, 1987  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
244. Revenge of the Nerd
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) Cheryl Anderson (Sandy) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Judith Ledford (Lori) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Sue Ellen shows Pam the new Valentine Girl. Ray is determined to fight for custody of his child. Donna confides in Miss Ellie before the divorce hearing. Ray's lawyer outlines his strategy in the divorce case. Cliff and April have a fight. Cliff tells J.R. and Bobby that he's about to become the owner of 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. accuses Pam of plotting with Cliff against Ewing Oil. Miss Ellie is fed up with the family conflicts. Pam ask Cliff to sell her 10 percent. Ray and Donna get officially divorced. Ray drinks to forget his troubles. Bobby and Cliff have a fight about the effect of Cliff's tactics on Pam.

broadcast: Feb. 27, 1987  written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Linda Gray

245. The Ten Percent Solution
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Jerry Hardin (Judge Loeb) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Yasbeck (Mary Elizabeth) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Jernemy Wendell wants Cliff to sell his 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. plots to frame Cliff for Jamie's death. Bobby doesn't share J.R.'S concern over Cliff's claim to the 10 percent. Donna tells Senator Dowling to leave her alone. Bobby refuses to give in to an extortionist who claims he has information on Jack's whereabouts. Ray asks Jenna to move in with him. Marilee sees through Cliff's devious plan and rebuffs him. Cliff tries to raise $6 million to pay Wendell back.

broadcast: March 13, 1987  written by: Susan Howard Chrane directed by: Michael Preece
246. Some Good, Some Bad
guest stars: Dack Rambo (Jack Ewing) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Steve Kramer () Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) David L. Crowley (Detective) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Cliff is questioned by the police as a murder suspect. J.R. tries to get a court injunction against Cliff. Jenna moves in with Ray which makes Charlie very happy. Cliff blames J.R. for his arrest. Wendell tells Pam about Cliff putting up part of Barnes/Wentworth as collateral. Jack reappears and Bobby tries to convince him to fight against Cliff for the 10 percent of Ewing Oil. J.R. is angry at Bobby for letting Jack go without getting his address. Bobby has a terrible fight with Ray when he finds Jenna and Charlie in Ray's house. Mrs. Scottfield wants her brother to get data on B.D. Calhoun and J.R. so she can give them to the Justice Department. Cliff is cleared of all murder charges. Pam walks out on Cliff for jeopardizing their mother's company. Pam gets mad when she learns about Jenna living with Ray. Valentine meets April and offers her a modeling job. Jack decides to stick with J.R. and Bobby to fight Cliff.

broadcast: March 20, 1987  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Larry Hagman
247. War and Peace
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Stephen Elliott (Scotty Demerest) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade)

Pam tells Cliff that he's obsessed with revenge against the Ewing's. Valentine wants Mandy back in the lingerie business. Jenna and Miss Ellie discuss Jenna's moving in with Ray. Nancy Scottfield talks to a newspaper editor about the Calhoun affair. Jenna's pregnancy and living with Ray puts more strain on Pam and Bobby's marriage. Nancy Scottfield talks her brother into cooperating in order to get back at the Ewing's. Sue Ellen asks J.R. about how he'd feel if Mandy Winger were to return. Bobby and Ray try to make up. Sue Ellen tells Bruce Harvey that she wants Mandy back in Dallas. Donna gives birth to baby girl. The court battle for the 10 percent of Ewing Oil ends in surprising victories for April and Cliff. Nancy Scottfield vows revenge on the Ewing's.

broadcast: April 3, 1987  written by: Leah Marcus directed by: Dwight Adair
248. Ruthless People
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Troy Evans () William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

J.R. and April outmaneuver Jeremy Wendell about 5 percent of Ewing Oil. Ray visit his baby daughter Margaret at the hospital. Valentine insists on getting Mandy Winger back. Wendell plots to take advantage of a news story implicating Ewing Oil in terrorism. Ray reaches an understanding with Senator Dowling concerning Margaret's upbringing. The CIA threatens Nancy Scottfield and her brother with federal prison. Pam accuses Bobby of protecting J.R. on the Calhoun affair. Miss Ellie tells J.R. and Bobby that she won't protect them anymore on Ewing Oil business. Bobby tells Pam he'd fed up with J.R.'s schemes and that he's getting out of Ewing Oil. Mandy returns to Dallas. Wendell makes a promise to Nancy Scottfield to bury Ewing Oil.

broadcast: April 10, 1987  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Patrick Duffy
249. The Dark at the End of the Tunnel
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Bobby, Ray and Miss Ellie sell their Ewing Oil holdings to J.R. Pam returns her 25 percent of Barnes/Wentworth to Cliff. April enjoys her new wealth and buys a restaurant. Ray shows pictures of Margaret to Jenna and Charlie. Wendell gives the Justice Department data on Ewing Oil and B.D. Calhoun. Sue Ellen uses Mandy Winger to test J.R.'s fidelity. Cliff makes a scene at Ewing Oil. Phyllis breaks down upon hearing the news that Ewing Oil is being dissolved. Just as Miss Ellie gets her hopes up for the family's future, she gets terrible news from Washington. Clayton has a violent confrontation with J.R. and is knocked unconscious.

broadcast: May 1, 1987  written by: Calvin Clements, Jr. directed by: Larry Hagman

250. Two-Fifty
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Macon McClendon (Gorman) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) Frederick Coffin (Alfred Simpson) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) J.A. Preston (Daltry) Kenneth Tigar (Dr. Gordon) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Clayton is taken to the hospital. April vows to get back at everybody in Dallas who used her. J.R. tries to have the Justice Department's investigation stopped. April wants to team up with Cliff. Ray confronts J.R. about B.D. Calhoun. Sue Ellen thinks that J.R. is cheating on her with Mandy. Clayton hides a medical problem from Miss Ellie. Pam tries to convince Cliff to get rid of his 5 percent of Ewing Oil. Mandy vows to stay on in Dallas. J.R. and Bobby go to Washington to try and save Ewing Oil from the investigation. Jenna goes into labor in Bobby's arms. Wendell asks Nancy Scottfield and her brother to testify against Ewing Oil. Mandy tells J.R. that she still loves him. Jenna gives birth to a baby boy. A federal court injunction shuts down Ewing Oil pending the outcome of the Justice Department's investigation.

broadcast: May 8, 1987  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
251. Fall of the House of Ewing
guest stars: Deborah Shelton (Mandy Winger) Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Macon McCalman (Gorman) Jim McMullan (Senator Dowling) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Karen Carlson (Mrs. Scotfield) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Kenneth Tigar (Dr. Gordon) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Frank McCarthy (Richard Taylor) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Jenna names her baby Lucas, after her father. Ray visits Jenna at the hospital and they discuss the future. J.R. has to explain himself in front of Sue Ellen after she sees a picture in the newspaper of him and Mandy Winger. Mandy tells a shocked Bruce Harvey that she's after J.R. Doctors tell Pam that she can have a baby. Mrs. Scottfield reveals her scheme to a stunned Bobby. J.R. almost gets trapped by the Justice Department but manages to get out at the last minute. Christopher learns he was adopted. J.R. and Bobby strikes a deal with the Justice Department. Miss Ellie learns of Clayton's heart problem. Sue Ellen confronts Mandy over J.R. Jeremy Wendell reveals his plot to J.R. Pam and Bobby's dream's and plans are shattered as tragedy strikes Pam when her car crashes into a tanker and explodes.

broadcast: May 15, 1987 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Leonard Katzman

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Season Ten

252. After the Fall: Ewing Rise
guest stars: Sheere J. Wilson (April Stevens) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Sherrill Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Robert Rigamonti () Charlie Messenger () Jim Edgecomb () Tim Donoghue ()

Pam is taken to the hospital with third-degree burns and serious injuries from the car crash. J.R. embarks on building a new company-- J.R.E. Industries. Doctors tell Bobby that Pam will most probably live. Cliff feels guilty about letting Digger down regarding J.R. and Ewing Oil. Jenna nurtures her new baby boy. J.R. and Sue Ellen get close. April offers Cliff her help in coping after the loss of Ewing Oil. April meets Wilson Cryer, Jeremy Wendell's executive assistant. Bobby must face Christopher and explain about Pam. J.R. consoles Bobby.

broadcast: Sept. 25, 1987  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman

253. After the Fall: Digger Redux
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Harrison "Dandy" Dandridge) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III)

The tragically brief return of Katherine Wentworth as the psychotically evil Katherine Wentworth. "Sleep on, little sister, sleep on..."

broadcast: Sept. 25, 1987  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece

254. The Son Also Rises
guest stars: Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Carswell "Casey" Denault, Jr.) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Frank Stewart () Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Alyson Croft (Marny) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Christopher runs away from Southfork to Dallas Memorial Hospital. Pam makes very slow progress in her medical condition. Charlie has problems with kids at school because of Jenna living with Ray. Clayton is fed up with Ellie telling him to rest and relax. He doesn't want to be treated like an invalid. J.R. meets Wilson Cryder. Charlie pressures Ray to marry Jenna. Bobby confronts Katherine Wentworth at the hospital. Christopher feels left out because he's adopted. J.R. meets Casey Denault. Dandy shows up at Cliff''s office.

broadcast: Oct. 2, 1987  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Leonard Katzman
255. Gone with the Wind
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Kenneth Tigar (Dr. Gordon) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Karen Radcliffe (Nurse Ellen Johnson) Paul Menzel ()

Bobby has a doctor fly in from L.A. to help Pam. Ray asks Jenna to let Bobby sue Lucas. Sue Ellen is surprise by Nicholas Pearce's no- nonsense approach. Cliff throws Dandy out of his offices. J.R. and Casey Denualt put on an act in front of Marilee Stone and Jordan Lee. Nicholas Pearce urges Sue Ellen to expand Valentine Lingerie. April meets Nicholas Pearce. J.R. uses Casey to reclaim his business power. Miss Ellie and Clayton keep arguing over his health. Doctors warn Cliff and Bobby before taking the bandages off Pam's face. Jenna and Ray wonder how to handle the new situation of Bobby coming to see Lucas. Pam disappears from the hospital.

broadcast: Oct. 9, 1987  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
256. The Lady Vanishes
guest stars: Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Robert Colbert (Parker Ellison) Thomas Ryan (Tom Marta) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Karen Radcliffe (Nurse Ellen Johnson)

Bobby tries to determine why and how Pam disappeared from the hospital. Cliff is upset with Bobby for not having turned Katherine in to the police. Nicholas Pearce has big plans for Valentine Lingerie. J.R. is happy with Casey's Denault's services. Bobby and Cliff suspect Katherine in Pam's disappearing and they hired a detective. Serna Ward reappears in Dallas and asks J.R. to hire her friend. Pam leaves a farewell letter for Bobby and Christopher.

broadcast: Oct. 16, 1987  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
257. Tough Love
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Kimberly Foster (Girl in bed with Nicholas) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Bobby gets depressed over Pam's disappearance. J.R. and Ray unite to help Bobby. Wilson Cryder tries to intimate J.R. April consoles Cliff. Bobby explains to Christopher about Pam's leaving. Jenna offers Bobby her friendship. J.R. uses Serena to find out information on Wilson Cryder. The Ewing's learn to live with what Pam asked for in her last letter. Dandy tells Cliff he found oil. Nicholas Pearce tries to get Sue Ellen and April to work together.

broadcast: Oct, 23, 1987  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece

258. Last Tango in Dallas
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Robert Colbert (Parker Ellison) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald)Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Tricia McFarlin (Lana Rogers) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Bobby meets Lisa Alden.  Jenna and Ray get romantically involved. Nicholas Pearce wants April's business. Dandy takes Cliff into looking for oil. Pam leaves Bobby her power of attorney for her Wentworth Industries stock. Bobby goes on a date with Lisa. Ray comes to the Oil Barons Ball with Jenna. J.R. meets Nicholas Pearce. Ray proposes to Jenna. Clayton's heart condition causes more problems.

broadcast: Oct. 30, 1987  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Jerry Jameson
259. Mummy's Revenge
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Sharon Wyatt (Marvel Reed) Kenneth Tigar (Dr. Gordon) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Blue Deckert (Grubb-Cliff's Foreman) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Clayton's heart problem leads to an operation. J.R. seeks information on Kimberly Cryder. Charlie is upset that her mother is not ready to marry Ray. Clayton's operation is a complete success. Sue Ellen wonders what Nicholas Pearce is up to. Casey is tired with providing 'services' to Marilee Stone. April seeks Bobby's advice on how to spend her money. Sue Ellen is worried over Nicholas Pearce's strange behavior. Ray asks Jenna to be honest about the real reason behind dragging her feet about marriage. Jenna consults Miss Ellie about Ray's proposal. Bobby and Christopher spend time with Lisa. Pam files for divorce from Bobby.

broadcast: Nov. 6, 1987 pc: 176108 written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
260. Hustling
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Dennis Bailey (Pete) Blue Deckert (Grubb-Cliff's Foreman) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Bobby explains divorce to Christopher and gets a surprise reaction from him. J.R. meets Kimberly Cryder. Sue Ellen has her first fight with Nicholas Pearce. Miss Ellie comes to visit Lucas. Jenna is worried that Ray will get back with Donna. Bobby decides not to fight the divorce and asks the family to regard Pam as "a closed subject".  Marilee Stone tries to hit on Bobby. Ray appears to be free after Donna announces her marriage to Senator Dowling. Christopher grows fond of Lisa. Cliff feels he should listen to Dandy out of loyalty to Digger. Jenna accepts Ray's proposal. April investigates Nicholas Pearce's past. J.R. plays games with Wilson Cryder and becomes interested in his wife.

broadcast: Nov. 13, 1987  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Jerry Jameson
261. Bedtime Stories
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller Kent) Richard Beymer (Jeff Larkin) Paul Lieber (Larry Doyle) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Blue Deckert (Grubb-Cliff's Foreman)

Ray and Jenna announce their marriage to the Ewing's. April asks Nicholas Pearce about his past. J.R. has a confrontation with Pearce about Sue Ellen. Bobby tells Lisa to stop seeing him and Christopher. Bobby has an unexpected encounter with an old friend Tammy. Things get back to normal between Sue Ellen and Pearce. Lisa follows Bobby and Christopher. Bobby is not interested in joining forces with J.R. to fight Weststar. Lisa turns out to be Jeff Faraday's sister. Cliff learns that Dandy is in jail. J.R. gets a tempting offer from Kimberly Cryder.

broadcast: Nov. 20, 1987  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
262. Lovers and Other Liars
guest stars: Blue Deckert (Grubb-Cliff's Foreman) Sheere J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie) John Hostetter () Richard Reicheg () Jeff Abbott ()

J.R. wants April to buy Weststar stock. Phyllis opens Bobby's eyes on his new, non-functioning business. Dandy makes the oil workers go back to work at gunpoint. Bobby spends time with April. Lisa brings Christopher to Southfork where Bobby angrily confronts her. Sue Ellen sees J.R. and Kimberly kissing. Ray wants to make sure he's got Bobby's blessing for his marriage with Jenna. Dandy strikes a little oil. Sue Ellen uses Pearce to get back at J.R. J.R. learns that Weststar's biggest shareholder is Kimberly's father.

broadcast: Nov. 27, 1987  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Jerry Jameson
263. Brothers and Sons
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Bert Remsen (Dandy Dandridge) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Pail Lieber (Larry Doyle) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) D. David Morin (Mr. Hawk) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Lewis Arquette (Unknown) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Blue Deckert (Grubb-Cliff's Foreman)

Cliff strikes natural gas. Sue Ellen explains to Nicholas Pearce that J.R. betrayed her. J.R tests Casey's 'business aggressiveness'. Ray wants Bobby to be his best man at the wedding. April comes across an obstacle in her investigations of Pearce. Ray and Jenna get married. Pearce angrily confronts April. Kimberly Cryder meets Sue Ellen. Dandy pulls a gun on Cliff at the Ewing barbecue. Kimberly and J.R. put on an act in front of Sue Ellen. Lisa Alden sues Bobby for custody of Christopher.

broadcast: Dec. 4, 1987  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece
264. Brother, Can You Spare a Child?
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Morgan Woodward (Marvin "Punk" Anderson) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) Jack Collins (Russell Slater) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Suzanne Marshall (Cliff's Date) Brad Pitt (Randy) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Kehly Gray (Kelly)

Bobby tries to explain to Christopher about legal custody as Lisa purses her lawsuit. Nicholas Pearce apologizes to April. Christopher gets rebellious with Bobby over Lucas. April is upset upset over not being at the barbecue. Sue Ellen vows revenge on J.R. Cliff tells Miss Ellie about Dandy and wants to make peace. Bobby wants to pay Lisa off. Ray and Jenna find Charlie home with her boyfriend Randy. J.R. wants to meet Dr. Styles. Clayton feels bored. Lisa threatens Bobby with releasing damaging information in court. Lisa works with J.R. against Bobby.

broadcast: Dec. 11, 1987  written by: Leah Markus directed: Patrick Duffy

265. Daddy's Little Darlin'
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) John Howard Swain (Arlo Howard) B.J. Ward (Tracy Krauser) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Garrett Smith (Buck Lassiter) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Brad Pitt (Randy) Alyson Croft (Marnie)

Bobby warns Sue Ellen before the trial on Christopher's custody.  Bobby meets Nicholas Pearce. Cliff encounters problems in his natural gas venture. Bobby fears that the truth about how he got Christopher may come out at the trial. Bobby relives the deal with Jeff Farraday. April tells Bobby he's not over Pam yet. Sue Ellen tells J.R. she finds Pearce attractive. Clayton is interested in a painting at a gallery. Cliff tries to buy Lisa off. Christopher gets obsessed about being adopted and about Lucas. Pearce gets nervous when Sue Ellen asks him about his family. April and Bobby make up and she kisses him. J.R. meets Dr. Styles and is surprised by his plan.

broadcast: Dec. 18, 1987  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

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266. It's Me Again
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) John Calvin (Wilson Cryder) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) John Howard Swain (Arlo Howard) B.J. Ward (Tracy Krauser) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Charles Tyner (Mr. Bovay) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) James Hornbeck (Realestate Salesman) Dennis Bailey (Pete) Margarita Cordova (Nellie the Nanny) Brad Pitt (Randy)

Lisa apologizes to Cliff. J.R. demands an 'act of faith' from Kimberly before he leaves Sue Ellen. Lisa socializes with Cliff, asks him information about business, and relays it on to J.R. Bobby decides to stop visiting Lucas for Christopher's sake. Pearce withdraws from Sue Ellen's account. J.R. makes a promise to John Ross to get Ewing Oil back. April learns that Pearce may be connected to the mob. J.R. uses the information from Lisa against Cliff. Ray throws Randy out and alienates Charlie. Clayton meets Ellis, the girl form the painting. Wilson Cryder wants to buy Barnes/Wentworth out.

broadcast: Jan. 8, 1988 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
267. Marriage on the Rocks
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Don Hood (Josh Vaughn) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Kimberly gets serious about divorcing Wilson and she puts pressure on J.R. to live up to his part of the deal. Ray wants to be a good father to Charlie. Sue Ellen tells Pearce that she needs him as a friend. Bobby confronts Lisa again. J.R. wants to join forces with Cliff to fight Weststar. Ray discusses Randy, sex, and AIDS with Charlie. Clayton continues to meet with Laurel Ellis. J.R. and Sue Ellen discuss divorce. April tells Sue Ellen that she's been dating Bobby. Cliff refuse to support Lisa in her fight for Christopher. Miss Ellie meets Kimberly Cryder. J.R. succeeds in maneuvering Pearce into Sue Ellen's arms.

broadcast: Jan. 15, 1988  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Larry Hagman

268. Anniversary Waltz
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Alice Hirson (Mavia Anderson) Paul Lieber (Larry Doyle) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Alyson Croft (Marny) Kehly Gray (Kelly)

Nicholas Pearce demands honesty from Sue Ellen. Miss Ellie doesn't suspect that Clayton has been meeting with another woman. Dave Culver tells Bobby that bringing back the Ewing name doesn't have to be a dead tissue. Oswald Valentine reappears in Sue Ellen's office and is rebuffed by her. J.R. overhears a conversation between Cliff and Lisa. Laurel Ellis asks Clayton about him and Miss Ellie. Bobby and Christopher reconcile. Laurel admits that Clayton may be in love with her. Cliff tells Bobby that he likes Lisa. Charlie has a very serious fight with Jenna. Kimberly pressures J.R. to keep his promise. Clayton forgets about the third anniversary of his marriage to Miss Ellie. April's detective gets scared of the Pearce/Lombardi mob connection. Bobby suspect Lisa works with J.R. which leads to another violent confrontation between the two brothers.

broadcast: Jan. 22, 1988 written by: David Paulsen directed by: David Paulsen
269. Brotherly Love
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Paul Lieber (Larry Doyle) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Alyson Croft (Marny) Kehly Gray (Kelly)

The Ewing's get scared of Bobby's temper as he violently deals with J.R. in the pool. Sue Ellen suspects that J.R. may want to get rid of her to win control of Weststar. Casey gets interested in Sly Lovergren. Bobby vows to get Ewing Oil back. J.R. wants to get rid of Lisa Alden. Cliff gets hooked up to the gas pipeline. Sue Ellen gets more involved with Nicholas Pearce. Laurel's friend David Shulton asks Clayton about his intentions toward Laurel. Bobby is happy because he thinks Lisa is gone. April is further troubled by the revelation about Pearce. Kimberly giver J.R. an ultimatum. Clayton feels guilty and gets Miss Ellie a gift. Charlie begins to dislike Ray. Cliff is down because people don't show up for his celebration party. J.R. blackmails April to make her buy more Weststar stock.

broadcast: Feb. 5, 1988  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Linda Gray

270. The Best Laid Plans
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Annabel Schoefield (Laurel Ellis) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Mark Lindsay Chapman (Brett Lomax) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Laurel Ellis urges Clayton to do something more with his life. Pearce explains his vision of the Weststar takeover to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen wants to team up with Bobby to work against J.R. April feels uncomfortable working with J.R. J.R. plots to have Sue Ellen see him in bed with Kimberly. Sue Ellen explains to Pearce her strategy about divorce. Laurel's old boyfriend comes from England.  Charlie complains to Bobby about Ray. April wants to cut her ties to J.R. Miss Ellie sees Laurel kissing Clayton. Ray throws Bobby out of his house. Jenna's problems with Charlie continue. Lisa Alden continues to follow Bobby and Christopher. Sue Ellen moves back to her room at Southfork and leaves J.R. disappointed that she doesn't want divorce.

broadcast: Feb. 12, 1988  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Patrick Duffy

271. Farlow's Follies
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Charles Bateman (Senator Troutt) Robert Phalen (Senator Wynn) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Sheldon Feldner (Mr. Burger) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Mark Carlton (Detective Jackson) Brad Pitt (Randy)

Charlie apologizes to Ray. Cliff meets Nicholas Pearce.  Sue Ellen and Pearce question Cliff about whether he works with J.R. Bobby goes to Washington to try get the Ewing Oil name back. Miss Ellie gets drunk after seeing Clayton with Lauer Ellis again. David Shulton borrows money from Clayton. Ray and Jenna give Charlie and Randy another chance. April tells Bobby that she slept with J.R. and that he's blackmailing her over it. Ray apologizes to Bobby for throwing him out of the house. April's apartment gets broken into. Sly dates Casey Denault. Lisa Alden pursues her lawsuit. J.R. tells Dr. Styles that Sue Ellen won't give him the divorce.

broadcast: Feb. 19, 1988  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Steve Kanaly

272. Malice in Dallas
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Joseph Campanella (Joseph Lombardi Sr.) Mark Lindsay Chapman (Brett Lomax) Donna Mitchell (Angela Larkin) Glenn Corbett (Paul Morgan) Alice Hirson (Mavis Anderson) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Marlena Giova (Mrs. Lombardi) James Avery (Judge Fowler) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Bobby confronts J.R. again about Lisa Alden. April learns that her detective got murdered. Miss Ellie confides in Marvis Anderson about Clayton's affair with Laurel. J.R. makes a promise to Kimberly to be with her regardless of the outcome of the fight for Weststar.  David Shulon encourages Laurel to use Clayton and his money. Ray and Jenna get worried over Charlie's poor grades in school. April tells Pearce that she's been investigating him. Miss Ellie goes away to St. Croix. Shulton borrows more money from Clayton. Pearce visit his parents in Indiana. Kimberly talks to Casey behind J.R.'s back. Bobby and Sue Ellen testify at the custody trial but Lisa decides to drop the case.

broadcast: Feb. 26, 1988  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Larry Hagman

273. Crime Story
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Annabel Scofield (Laurel Ellis) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Mark Lindsay Chapman (Brett Lomax) Joseph Campanella (Joseph Lombardi Sr.) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Marlena Giovi (Mrs. Lombardi) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Amy Stock-Poynton (Lisa Alden) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Felice Orlandi (Hood #2) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Cliff Corder (Congressman)

Lisa comes to Southfork to say goodbye to Christopher. J.R. wants Casey to keep meeting with Kimberly. Miss Ellie goes to Atlanta to visit Lucy. Jenna forbids Charlie to go out with Randy. Bobby's new friend in Washington Kay Lloyd is impressed with his PR skills. Laurel's old boyfriend Brett Lomax wants her to go back to England with him. Nicholas Pearce gets April scared with his mob connections. David Shulton tries to blackmail Clayton. Kimberly asks Sue Ellen when she will divorce J.R. Bobby tells April that they're not right for each other. Pearce tells Sue Ellen he will have to disappear . Ray and Jenna catch Charlie trying to sneak out of the house at night.

broadcast: March 4, 1988 written by: David Paulsen directed by: Patrick Duffy

274. To Have and to Hold
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Erich Anderson (Sal Lombardi) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Felice Orlandi (oEddie) Bruno Marcotulli (Al) Tim Rossovich (Max) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Judy Dewey (Iris Lombardi) Laurel Lockhart (Mrs. Harris)

April gets visitors in her apartment and she is forced to reveal Pearce's real identify to them. Sue Ellen doesn't understand why Pearce won't meet with her. J.R. is rebuffed by Ray when he approaches him about buying Weststar stock. Pearce is interrogated and beaten up. Jenna and Ray decide to send Charlie to a school in Switzerland and Jenna goes with her to see her settle down. Miss Ellie returns from her vacation. Sly tells Casey Denault that she believes in him. Pearce is told that his parents are dead but his 'companions' remain skeptical. Kay Lloyd comes to Dallas and spends time with Bobby. Ellie confronts Clayton about Laurel and tells him to leave Southfork.

broadcast: March 11, 1988  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Larry Hagman

275. Dead Reckoning
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Charles Grant (David Shulton) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) Erich Anderson (Sal Lombardi) Shalane McCall (Charlie Wade) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Earl Boen (Doctor) Tim Rossovich (Max) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Jon Greene (Cop #1) Paris Robinson (Cop #2)

April is released.  Miss Ellie tells the family that Clayton will not be living at Southfork. Charlie resents being forced to leave, and Jenna has her doubts about it as well. Clayton tries to explain to Miss Ellie about his 'innocent friendship' with Laurel. Shulton tells Miss Ellie that Clayton has slept with Laurel. Ray meets a woman named Connie Hall in distress. Pearce tells April to stay out of his life. Bobby asks Clayton about why he had to leave Southfork. Pearce is happy that he managed to make it look like his parents are dead. Cliff meets Casey Denault. An angry Clayton beats Shulton up. Cliff becomes addicted to tranquilizers. Clayton is arrested for the murder of Shulton.

broadcast: March 18, 1988 written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: David Paulsen
 
276. Never Say Never
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Howard Duff (Senator O'Dell) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Mark Lindsay Chapman (Brett Lomax) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Fritz Sperberg (Repoter #1) Gayle Woods (Reporter #2) Jay Arlen Jones (Reporter #3) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Bobby, Miss Ellie and Harv Smithfield unite to help Clayton out of his trouble. Casey wants to do business with Cliff. Connie gets turned down by Ray. Sue Ellen tells April that she and Pearce have been close. J.R. lashes out at Miss Ellie for letting Clayton back into the house. Clayton apologizes to the Ewing's for his arrest and the embassassment. Laurel tries to explain to Ellie her friendship' with Clayton. J.R. uses Harry McSween to pick Laurel up to talk to her. Sue Ellen tires to find out from Nicholas about his 'family mystery'. Kimberly introduces Cliff to her father. J.R. rebuffs Kimberly's offer and vows to take Weststar away from her father.

broadcast: April 1, 1988  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Cliff Fenneman
277. Last of the Good Guys
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) John Anderson (Dr. Styles) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Howard Duff (Senator O'Dell) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) Mark Lindsay Chapman (Brett Lomax) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Connie Hall tries to tell Ray that his marriage is over. J.R. continues to tease Clayton about Laurel and the homicide charge. Bobby spends more time with Kay in Washington. Casey tries to convince Cliff that they have a lot in common business-wise. J.R. offers Laurel a hideaway from media attention. Bobby strikes a deal with a Washington Senator to get the Ewing Oil name back. Sue Ellen teams up with Kimberly to prevent J.R. from taking over Weststar. J.R. and Laurel declare a truce. J.R. wants to work side by side with Bobby. J.R. uncovers the evidence to clear Clayton's name in the homicide case, and he blackmails Laurel. The Ewing's and Clayton are very grateful to J.R.

broadcast: April 8, 1988  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece
278. Top Gun
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Annabel Schofield (Laurel Ellis) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) Warren Munson (Richard Barker) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Dave Fuccello (Dave Culver) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Rick Deats (Director #1) Joe Faust (Craig)

Kimberly lashes out at J.R. for her father's death. Cliff gets more addicted to pills. The Justice Department tells Bobby he will never get Ewing Oil name back. Sue Ellen tells Kimberly that it was J.R.'s drive to get Weststar which killed Dr. Styes. Casey Denault meets April Stevens. J.R. gets ready to take over Weststar. Bobby gets frustrated in Washington over the problems in getting the Ewing Oil name back. Nicholas tells his 'family secret' to Sue Ellen. Laurel tells Clayton about J.R.'s blackmail.  Connie refuses to be dumped by Ray. Clayton tells Miss Ellie about some new rules he sets for life at Southfork. April tells Casey she doesn't want Cliff to get hurt.  Sue Ellen and Jeremy Wendell offer a few surprises for J.R. at the meeting of Weststar shareholders.

broadcast: 15-Apr-1988  written by: David Paulsen directed by: Michael Preece
279. Pillow Talk
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) David Haskell (Mr. Bradley) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Tom McGreevey (Mr. Ballard) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Ray gets wounded by a psychotic Connie. Sly is upset by the way J.R. fired Casey. Cliff vows revenge on J.R. using Jeremy Wendell. Jenna returns from Paris. Nicholas Pearce supports Sue Ellen in her fight for John Ross. J.R. wins a temporary advantage over Sue Ellen and her court order to get John Ross. April throws a surprise party for Cliff. Bobby gets a conditional right to use the Ewing Oil name again. Kay doesn't want to leave Washington to come to Dallas. J.R. moves out of Southfork after finding out about Clayton's co-ownership of the ranch. Ray tells Jenna about his affair with Connie. Lucy returns to Southfork from Atlanta. April and Cliff sign a partnership with Casey. Lucy complains to Miss Ellie about her marriages to Mitch. J.R. tells John Ross he wants to buy another ranch. J.R. has a surprise for Jeremy Wendell concerning his recently acquired gas field.

broadcast: April 29, 1988  written by: Leah Markus directed by: Dwight Adair

280. Things Ain't Goin' So Good at Southfork, Again
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing-Cooper) Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Michele Scarabelli (Connie Hall) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Bill Morey (Leo Wakefield) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Ken Smolka (Manny) Fredric Cook (Mo) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Bill Schick (Marshall #1) Tyde Kierney (Marshall #2)

J.R. lashes out at Sue Ellen for defeating him along with Kimberly. Jenna calls Ray from Paris. Sue Ellen leaves Southfork. Miss Ellie wants Clayton to co-own Southfork. Connie Hall makes herself look like Jenna and imposes herself on Ray. J.R. tells Casey his service is no longer needed. J.R. places John Ross in a hideaway school to protect him against 'kidnappers'. Sue Ellen tries to find a legal way to find a legal way to get John Ross. Bobby and Kay wonder how to keep their long-distance romance going. April refuses to become Casey's business partner. Cliff wants to sell his gas field to Jeremy Wendell. Connie takes revenge on Ray.

broadcast: May 6, 1988  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Linda Gray

281. The Fat Lady Singeth
guest stars: Sheree J. Wilson (April Stevens) Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing-Cooper) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pierce) Elaine Wilkes (Mary Lou Lassiter) David Sage (Senator Walter) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) John Posey (Alan Bodine) Tom McGreevey (Mr. Ballard) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis)

Clayton asks J.R. to turn John Ross over to Sue Ellen. Sue Ellen and Pearce search for John Ross. After Ray's affair with Connie, he and Jenna wonder how it will affect their marriage. Casey meets Lucy and they date. Jenna confides in Miss Ellie about her marital problem. J.R. gets the Ewing Oil property back from Jeremy Wendell but Bobby rebuffs his offer to work together again. Jenna decides to give Ray another chance. Jordan Lee tells Cliff that he saw Pam. Ray and Jenna leave Dallas. Pearce gets killed in a confrontation with J.R. Sue Ellen fires three shots at J.R.

broadcast: May 13, 1988  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

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Season Eleven:

282. Carousel
guest stars: William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Dakin Matthews (Det. Kane) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) William H. Bassett (Attorney Gurney) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Margaret Michaels (Pam Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Edmond Shaff (Mr. Blout) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Sue Ellen thinks she killed J.R. At the hospital, J.R. tries to make himself look like he's dying. Cliff and April make a trip to look for Pam. Bobby refuses to help Sue Ellen find John Ross. Jeremy Wendell and Bobby exchange warnings and threats. Sue Ellen and J.R. drop their criminal charges against one another.  Lucy hands John Ross right to Sue Ellen's arms as an angry J.R. watches from the hospital window.  Sue Ellen hires a divorce attorney. Cliff is left bitterly disappointed after his meeting with Pam. Bobby agrees to take J.R. back into Ewing Oil on certain conditions. Clayton meets Carter Mckay who wants to buy Ray's house. Cliff lies to Bobby about having seen Pam.

broadcast: Oct. 28, 1988  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece

283. No Greater Love
guest stars: Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller) Leigh J. McCloskey (Mitch Cooper) William Cort (Sawyer) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) James L. Brown (Harry McSween)

Clayton wants to sell his refineries to Bobby. John Ross question his mother about why she shot J.R. J.R. fires Harry McSween. J.R. moves back to Southfork to gain an advantage in his fight for permanent custody over John Ross. Tammy Miller reappears in Bobby's life. Sue Ellen buys a new house and moves in with John Ross. Miss Ellie and Clayton socialize with Carter Mckay.  Cliff decides to get out of the oil business. John Ross gets roughed up by kids at school because of his mother shooting J.R. Mitch comes to Southfork and asks Lucy to come back home.  April tells Bobby that Cliff lied about seeing Pam. A drunk Bobby appears at Tammy's place. Mitch's job puts strain on his marriage to Lucy. Sue Ellen decides to let John Ross live at Southfork but she vows to eventually even the score with J.R.

broadcast: Nov. 4, 1988  written by: Simon Masters directed by: Russ Mayberry
284. The Call of the Wild
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Cathy Podewell (Cally Harper) Cliff Potts (Boaz Harper) Sherman Howard (Japhet Harper) Gerrit Graham (Fred Hughes) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels)

J.R., Bobby, Christopher, and John Ross go on a hunting trip to Haleyville on the Arkansas/Lousisana border. J.R. and Bobby reminisce about old times but Lucy resents that they ignore her father Gary. Sue Ellen wants to see Cliff to get back at J.R. Casey strikes oil and shares his joy with April. In Haleyville J.R. meets a waitress name Cally Harper.  Cliff wants to sell Barness/ Wentworth to Jordan Lee. Cliff and April have a fight. J.R. promise Cally a new life. Casey tells Sly Lovegren that shell's always be just a secretary. Lucy tells Casey that she's not ready for a new relationship. Cally questions J.R. about his marriage. J.R. wants to take Cally to Southfork. J.R. is scared when Cally's brothers find him in bed with her.

broadcast: Nov. 11, 1988  written by: Jonathan Hales directed by: Michael Preece
285. Out of the Frying Pan
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Cathy Podewell (Cally Harper) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Cliff Potts (Boaz Harper) Sherman Howard (Japhet Harper) Warren Kemmerling (Sheriff Hanks) William H. Bassett (Gurney) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Joseph Chapman (Roger Burke) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Cally's brothers want revenge on J.R. but the sheriff intervenes and saves his life. Cliff sells Barnes/ Wentworth to Jeremy Wendell. Clayton pressures Bobby to purchase his refineries. Casey Denault is excited about his success. Sue Ellen tells John Ross about the divorce. Back in Haleyville, J.R is in jail awaiting trial for rape. J.R. promises Cally to marry her if she gets him out of jail. Miss Ellie disapproves of Cliff's deal with Wendell.  Bobby wants to start fresh with April but she rebuffs him. Casey proposes to Lucy. Miss Ellie wants Bobby to take Cliff into Ewing Oil.  Cally lets J.R. out of jail but the sheriff catches up with them. J.R. is found guilty and is sent to prison for 10 years.

broadcast: Nov. 18, 1988 written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Russ Mayberry
286. Road Work
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Sherman Howard (Japhet Harper) Gerrit Graham (Fred Hughes) Brooks Gardner (Bushrod) Ken Jenkins (Captain) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Michael Crabtree (Floyd O'Brien) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels)

Bobby tries to talk Cliff into going back into the oil business by becoming a partner in Ewing Oil. Clayton finds out that Mckay has dammed up a river. Jeremy Wendell courts Sue Ellie. In prison, J.R. does hard labor and tries to bribe officials. Lucy continues to date Casey Danault. Clayton has his first confrontation with Carter Mckay and his ranch hands.  Bobby meets a pool hustler named Tracey Lwaton. Cliff agrees to join Ewing Oil. J.R. thinks he's got a break from prison but he falls into a trap.

broadcast: Dec. 2, 1988  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece
287. War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Cathy Podewell (Cally Harper Ewing) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Ken Swofford (Sheriff Burnside) Cliff Potts (Boaz Harper) Sherman Howard (Japhet Harper) Gerrit Graham (Fred Hughes) Warren Kemmerling (Sheriff Hanks) William H. Bassett (Attorney Gurney) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels)

Cally's brothers gets J.R. out of prison and then wants to kill him but Cally saves his life. Ray comes back from Europe to visit Southfork. Clayton tries to find a legal way to make Mckay release the water flow but Miss Ellie decides to blow up the dam.  Wendell tells Sue Ellen that he knows about J.R.'s conditional acceptance into Ewing Oil. Wendell wants to team up with Sue Ellen against J.R. Lucy tells Casey she's not ready to get intimate. J.R. works the farm in Haleyville. Cally tells her brothers that she'll turn them in to police for murder if they kill J.R. Mckay comes to Southfork with the sheriff but Miss Ellie denies having blown up the dam. Tension escalates between Mckay and Southfork as Mckay hires a force of mercenaries. Cliff officially becomes a partner in Ewing Oil. Bobby dates Tracey Lawton but she's afraid of a commitment. Cally saves J.R.'s life again and they get married. The Ewing's wonder about Mckay's intentions. Sue Ellen gets divorced from J.R.

broadcast: Dec. 9, 1988  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Russ Mayberry
288. Showdown at the Ewing Corral
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Cliff Potts (Boaz Harper) Sherman Howard (Japhet Harper) Gerrit Graham (Fred Hughes) Ken Swofford (Sheriff Burnside) Bill Wiley (Norm Peterson) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Dave Lowry (Pete)

In Haleyville, J.R. promises his new wife Cally to take her to Southfork if she get in touch with the Ewing's. The oil community shows disbelief at the news that J.R. is out of oil deals and Cliff Barnes is part of Ewing Oil. J.R. runs away from Haleyville. Bobby gets romantically involved with Tracey Lawton. Miss Ellie angrily confronts Mckay about the range war. After returned to Dallas, J.R. is shocked to find Cliff at Ewing Oil. Mckay plots to have Ewing ranch hands abandon Southfork. Miss Ellie vows to stay at Southfork despite the escalating range war with Mckay.

broadcast: Dec. 16, 1988  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
289. Deception
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Gerrit Graham (Fred Hughes) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Sean McGuirk (Bud Brewer) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Sue Ellen has a fight with Miss Ellie when she comes to Southfork to pick up John Ross and learns that he's been taken off the ranch for safety reasons. Wendell pressures Sue Ellen to take revenge on J.R. J.R. gets hired guns to protect Southfork. J.R. asks Harv Smithfield about the rights of an escaped fugitive from out of state if he gets caught. Sue Ellen question Cliff about why he won't have a family. Tracey tells Bobby about her tragic past. Bobby learns Mckay is Tracey's father. Lucy becomes a major shareholder in Denault Inc. J.R. hires a private eye to learn about Mckay. Wendell is after the oil on Southfork's section 40 and uses Mckay to achieve his goal.

broadcast: Jan. 6, 1989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore
290. Counter Attack
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller) Ken Swofford (Sheriff Burnside) Gerri Graham (Fred Hughes) Robert King (Dr. Proctor) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

J.R. has nightmares about Haleyville and he seeks psychological help. April tests Casey to see if he's got money. Cliff meets Tammy Miller and takes her to lunch. Christopher gets hurt in the range war with Mckay, and Bobby lashes out at J.R. for bringing the boys back to the ranch. Mckay questions his daughter Tracey about her and Bobby. Sue Ellen fears she lost John Ross to J.R. Wendell and Sue Ellen has a major fight. Mckay says good-bye to his companion Rose. Bobby goes on a secret counterattack mission into Mckay's ranch under cover of the night. J.R., Clayton,and Ray ambush a few of Mckay's hired guns. Mckay kills his man Fred Hughes to save Bobby's life. Casey talks to Lucy about marriage but she suspect he's broke. Mckay tells Bobby his version of the family story. Mckay confronts Wendell and vows to get Section 40 his way. As the Ewing's begin to celebrate the end of the ranch war, Miss Ellie tells Mckay that she decided to sell Section 40 to him.

broadcast: Jan. 13, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
291. The Sting
guest stars: Andrew Stevens (Casey Denault) Leigh Taylor-Young (Kimberly Cryder) Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) William Smithers (Jeremy Wendell) Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Warren Kemmerling (Sheriff Hanks) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Nik Hagler (Mark Chase D.A.)

After Miss Ellie's decision to sell Section 40 to Mckay, Wendell decides to sell most of his Weststar stock to make the purchase.  Mckay pressures Wendell to have his son Tommy released from prison. Ray leaves Southfork and goes back to Europe. Bobby tells Tracey that problems with her dad are separate from their relationship. The sheriff from Haleyville shows up at Ewing Oil and warns J.R. Sue Ellen tells Wendell off when he proposes to her. April and Lucy uncover Casey's con game. Mckay gets a phone call from Tommy. J.R. wants to be oil partners with April. Tammy questions Cliff about Jamie. Mckay makes up with Tracey as they anticipate Tommy's return. Kimberly Cryder tells Mckay that she's got controlling interest in Weststar. Cally shows up at Southfork and announces she's J.R.'s wife.

broadcast: Jan. 20, 1989  written by: Mitchel Wayne Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
292. The Two Mrs. Ewings
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Eric Poppick (Jeff Salem) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Doug McGrath (Mr. Nakas) Marc Siegler (Director) Lee Gideon (Chairman)

Miss Ellie takes Cally around the house. John Ross questions his father about who Cally is. Cally tells J.R. she'll either be his wife or she won't let him touch her. J.R. thinks Bobby is getting too close to Mckay and Tracey. J.R. wants an annulment of his marriage to Cally but Harv Smithfield gives him no hope. Cliff dates Tammy Miller. Marilee Stone is surprised that Clff is part of Ewing Oil. Lucy gives Cally a 'new image' but it turns out to be a disaster. John Ross resents Cally. J.R. plots to use April to thwart Bobby and Cliff's deal in Louisiana. Bruce Harvey reappears and wants Sue Ellen to make more movies. Sue Ellen flies to the West Coast and gets ready to buy a film studio. In Miami, Mckay and Tracey visit Tommy at the hospital. Lucy is down because Mitch is divorcing her and she's got no date for the Oil Barons' Ball, Sue Ellen meets Tracey Lawton and they talk about Bobby. J.R. disapproves of Bobby dating Tracey. Sue Ellen meets Cally and punches J.R. in the face. J.R. is outraged when Carter Mckay is announced chairman of the board of direct of Weststar.

broadcast: Jan. 27, 989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Michael Preece
293. The Switch
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Irena Ferris (Tammy Miller) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

April complaints to J.R. that he didn't tell her about Cally. Cliff tries to turn his dates with Tammy into a relationship. Cally vows to stay at Southfork and make her marriage to J.R. work. Mckay tells Bobby he's good for Tracey. Cally asks J.R. whether he slept with April. Christopher makes friends with Cally. Sue Ellen gives a little 'advice' on how to handle J.R. Mckay wants Tracey to work for Weststar. J.R. hires a cop to find out about Mckay. Cally tells J.R. he'll have to marry her again at Southfork. Tammy breaks up with Cliff. Tension rises between Cally and John Ross. Bobby tells Christopher that Pam will never come back. J.R. learns that Nicholas Pearce's father is looking into his son's death.

broadcast: Feb. 3, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
294. He-e-ere's Papa!
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Joseph Campanella (Joseph Lombardi Sr.) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Donald Craig (Massey) Anthony Peck (Mike) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Chazz Palminteri (Frank) Katherine Heard (Clerk)

Cally insists on a second honeymoon at Southfork. J.R. questions Sue Ellen about Nicholas Pearce's mob connections. Cliff tells Bobby that he broke up with Tammy Miller. Bobby wants Christopher to be friends with Tracey. Sue Ellen buys a movie studio. Joseph Lombard's men snatch J.R. on the streets and Lombardi interrogates him. J.R. tries to blame Sue Ellen for his death. John Ross continues to resent Cally. Sue Ellen tells John Ross that she will never return to J.R. Tracey and Cally socialize. Cliff goes to Washington on business. Tracey starts her job at Weststar. Mckay wants to be friends with Sue Ellen. Bobby questions April about her and J.R. Sue Ellen saves J.R.'s life by telling Joseph Lombardi that his son's death was an accident.

broadcast: Feb. 10, 1989  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Patrick Duffy

295. Comings and Goings
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Newell Alexander (Senator Hunsacker) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Sue Ellen tells J.R. she changed her mind about revenge. Sue Ellen meets Don Lockwood and gradually reveals the plot of her movie. Sue Ellen wants to use Lucy's help in her movie. J.R. tornadoes Bobby and Cliff's business deal. A drunk Cliff appear at April's place. Cally and John Ross don't get along. Lucy tells Don Lockwood her memories of how J.R. harassed her mother Valene. Tommy Mckay  returns and moves in with his father and Tracey. John Ross has an accident in the pool and is saved by Cally. Cally gets impatient with John Ross' attitude. Sue Ellen plans to make J.R. the laughing stock of Dallas with her movie about their marriages.

broadcast: Feb. 17, 1989  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

296. Country Girl
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Newell Alexander (Senator Hunsacker) Aaron Lustig (Henry Geyster) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Stephen Bradley (Doctor Feffer) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Sue Casey (Brenda) Abigail Shelton (Cobina) Grace Simmons (Chairperson) Mark Goldstein (Billy Swift)

Miss Ellie and Clayton returns from Europe and are greeted at the airport by J.R., Bobby, and Lucy. Sue Ellen shows Don Lockwood diaries and she reminisces about her sister Kristin. April warns Cliff against continuing to work at Ewing Oil. Cally complains to Miss Ellie about being mistreated by J.R. Miss Ellie takes Cally to a meeting of the Daughters of the Alamo. April tells J.R. that she doesn't want to double-cross Cliff and Bobby. Cally is happy because she reaches a 'truce' with John Ross. Tommy McKay is interested in Cally but he gets a 'cold shower when he learns that she's married. John Ross tells J.R. that Cally saved his life. Tommy courts April. Miss Ellie pressures J.R. to either re-marry Cally or divorce her. Bobby senses something strange about Tommy Mckay. Don Lockwood fears he knows too much about Sue Ellen to stay objective in his job. Cally tells J.R. she's pregnant. J.R. decides to marry Cally at Southfork.

broadcast: Feb. 27, 1989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Patrick Duffy

297. Wedding Bell Blues
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) John Ingle (Minister) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

It's wedding day for J.R. and Cally as a tornado is announced in the Southfork area. Sue Ellen takes Don Lockwood on a field trip' to Southfork. Carter Mckay wants Tommy to work at Weststar. Bobby is glad that J.R. kept his promise to Cally. Cliff opens a piece of mail for J.R. and a fight erupts between J.R., Cliff and Bobby. J.R. meets Don Lockwood. J.R. warns Sue Ellen to stay away from Cally. Lucy warns Tracey against being involved with Bobby. Tommy makes a pass at April and then goes into a rage when she turns him down. Cliff asks Don Lockwood about him and Sue Ellen. Cally tells J.R. that she and Sue Ellen plotted to trick him into the marriage.

broadcast: Feb. 24, 1989  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Larry Hagman

298. The Way We Were
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Robert O'Reilly (Patrick O'Riley) Richard Erdman (Mr. Willis) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Cally wants to make sure that J.R. is not mad at her for tricking him into marriage. Bobby confronts J.R. about his failure to consult one another about business deals. J.R. tells Cally that he may use her 'deviousness' in his future plans. Sue Ellen gets impatient with Don Lockwood for constantly turning her down. Sue Ellen is pressured by Bruce Harvey to start casting sessions for her movie. Cally wants Bobby and J.R. to get along but she encounters Bobby's resistance. Tommy Mckay has cocaine smuggled in from South America and manages to fool both Carter and Tracey. Cliff questions April about her and Tommy. Tracey wants Carter and Tommy to get along. Don Lockwood tells Sue Ellen a little about his life. J.R. manages to make Bobby look in front of the family like he doesn't want to  agree with him. Tommy tells J.R. that his dad is responsible for his mother's death. Sue Ellen reminisces about Holly Harwood and the car in which Mickey Trotter got injured. Sue Ellen and Don Lockwood get intimate.

broadcast: March 3, 1989 written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Patrick Duffy

 
 
299. The Serpent's Tooth
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Christopher Neame (Gustav Helstrom) Bo Brudin (Holgar Kuhn) Robert O'Reilly (Patrick O'Reiley) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) John Hoge (Ratagan)

Sue Ellen and Don Lockwood continue their romance. Cally wants to learn about the oil business from J.R. Tommy Mckay gets squeezed for more cash for his drug deals and he sells information on Carter's oil deals to J.R. Tracey's family problems put a strain on her relationship with Bobby. Don Lockwood pays a visit to J.R.'s office. Christopher feels left out because Cally spends time with John Ross. Jordon Lee retires from the business. Bobby and Cliff take April out on her birthday. Don Lockwood and Sue Ellen have a major fight and he almost quits. April questions Bobby about his relationship with Tracey. J.R. plots to use the information he got form Tommy to get back into Ewing Oil all the way.

broadcast: March 10, 989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis and Howard Lakin directed by: Larry Hagman

300. Three Hundred
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

J.R. asks Sly Lovengren to secretly provide him with some Ewing Oil information. Tommy Mckay tries to get the missing $100,000 from his father and then from April. April decides to give Tommy a second chance and he takes her out on a date which ends up violently for her. Sue Ellen takes a look at the recreation of Southfork made for the movie.  Sue Ellen takes wonders if she's ready to 'relive her life' while making the movie. J.R. and Bobby get struck in an elevator and reminisce about old times. J.R. manages to push a few emotional buttons in Bobby who decides to take him back as a full partner in Ewing Oil.

broadcast: March 17, 1989 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Patrick Duffy
301. April Showers
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Christopher Neame (Gustav Helstrom) Bonnie Burroughs (Alison Kincaid) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Lee Ryan (Doctor) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) John Hoge (Ratagan)

Cliff is furious to learn that J.R. is back in Ewing Oil all the way but he changes his mind when Bobby tells him about the European plan. Tracey and Bobby break up after April complains to Tracey about Tommy's behavior. J.R. tells Ratagan to find out about Gustav Helstrom. Sue Ellen demands honestly form Don Lockwood. Cally decides to learn to 'talk proper'.  Tommy Mckay is on the run from South American drug dealers. Tommy sells more information to J.R. Tommy beats April up and then is beaten up by Bobby. April tells Bobby she cares for him. J.R. recruits Cally to help him meet Gustav. Carter Mckay threatens Bobby when he learns about what he did to his son.

broadcast: March 31, 1989  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore
302. And Away We Go!
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Donn Starr (Jordan Lee) Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Harvey) Christopher Neame (Gustav Helstrom) Bonnie Burroughs (Alison Kincaid) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Conroy Gideon (Detective Rigg) Sandra Kronemeyer (Pearl) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Chuck Hicks (Ben) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Crystal Carson (Elaine Eddy) John Hoge (Ratagan)

Tommy Mckay recovers from the beating he got form Bobby. Jordan Lee sells his company to Carter Mckay. Sue Ellen takes a look at actors who will play J.R. in her movie. Tommy leaves town. Bobby visit April at the hospital. Bobby meets Gustv Helstrom. Cally is very understands about J.R.'s work style. Carter Mckay blames Bobby for what's happening to his son. Lucy helps Sue Ellen in the casting sessions. J.R. blackmails Gustv to get information on the European deal. Afton Copper reappears in Dallas and Cliff looks her up. Tracey Lawton leaves Dallas to look for Tommy and she says good-bye to Bobby. Cliff decides to stay in Dallas because of Afton but J.R., Bobby, and Cally leaves for Europe.

broadcast: Aprril 7, 1989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Steve Kanaly
303. Yellow Brick Road
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) David Healy (Chick Harvard) Kathryn Leigh Scott (Bunny Harvard) Gunnar Hellstrom (Rolf Brundin) Ken Swofford (Sheriff Burnside) Bonnie Burroughs (Alison Kincaid) Leon B. Stevens (Dr. Unger) Lillian Lehman (The Nanny) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Jenna Pangburn (Pamela Rebecca Cooper)

Bobby joins J.R. and Cally on their honeymoon as they travel to Sazburg, Austria. J.R. and Bobby plan Ewing Oil strategy to beat Carter Mckay. J.R., Bobby, and Cally 'accidentally' meet Chick and Bunny Harvard who turn out to be working for Mckay. Bobby is surprised by April Steven who comes to Salburg to talk to him. Carter Mckay tells the Ewing brothers he wants to make peace. Back in Dallas, Clayton suffers memory loss after an injury. Afton likes 'the new Cliff'. Cliff meets Afton's daughter Pamela Rebecca Cooper. Sue Ellen learns that casting and the script for her movies are finished and shooting is about to begin. In Austria, J.R. and Bobby meet Rolf Brundin who tells them he wants to buy Ewing Oil.

broadcast: April 14, 989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Cliff Fenneman
304. The Sound of Money
guest stars: Kathryn Leigh Scott (Bunny Harvard) Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) David Healy (Chick Harvard) Gunnar Hellstrom (Rolf Brundin) Lillian Lehman (The Nanny) Alan McRae ("J.R.") Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Crystal Carson ("Sue Ellen") Jenna Pangburn (Pamela Rebecca Cooper)

Bobby and J.R. refuse to sell Ewing Oil to Brundin and they suspect that Carter Mckay is behind the scheme. Brundi and then Mckay plan new strategy after the Ewing's refusal. Bobby and J.R. wonder if Chick and Bunny Harvard could be spies for Mckay. J.R. is too physically exhausted to keep up with Cally. Back in Dallas, Clayton's memory problems continue and he wants to go to the Southern Cross Ranch. Cliff tries to give Afton an engagement ring. Sue Ellen is concerned about how Miss Ellie will react when she learns about J.R.'s affair with Kristin. Don Lockwood tells Sue Ellen that she reminds him of his late wife. Afton tells Cliff to stay away from Pamela Rebecca. In Vienna, J.R. unexpectedly runs into Vanessa Beaumont.

broadcast: April 28, 1989 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Irving J. Moore
305. The Great Texas Waltz
guest stars: Kathryn Leigh Scott (Bunny Harvard) Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) David Healy (Chick Harvard) Gunnar Hellstrom (Rolf Brundin) Ron Canada (Dave Wallace) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) William Long Jr. (Sheriff Tinsley) Crystal Carson ("Sue Ellen") Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

In Vienna, J.R. spends time with Vanessa Beaumont, the only woman to break his heart, but he refuses to make love to her. Carter Mckay asks April Stevens to talk Bobby out of the Brundi deal. April goes to bed with Bobby. Back in Dallas, Cliff hires detective Dave Wallace to find out whether Pamela Rebecca is his daughter. Sue Ellen spends time with John Ross and Don Lockwood but John Ross is incredibly rude to Don. Sue Ellen tells Don she needs him in her life. Miss Ellie finds Clayton at the grave of his first wife Amy. In Vienna, J.R. Bobby strike a deal with Bardin but they get a strange warning from Vanessa who tells them that they must go to Moscow.

broadcast: May 5, 1989 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Linda Gray

306. Mission to Moscow
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Ron Canada (Dave Wallace) Lillian Lehman (The Nanny) Alan McRae ("J.R.") Richard Minchenberg (Jerry Ziegler) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Eve Brent ("Miss Ellie") Crystal Carson ("Sue Ellen") Manny Suarez (Assistant Director)

In Vienna, Cally questions J.R. about Vanessa and she warns him that she'll never share him with another woman. J.R. and Bobby go to Moscow where they are told that Brundi and his cartel are front men for OPEC.  Back in Dallas, Lucy, Christopher, Sue Ellen, and Miss Ellie try to help Clayton cope with his memory problem. Cliff admires Afton's singing and he wants to make a commitment to her. Sue Ellen finds it painful to relive her life while making her movie. Cliff thinks that he is Pamela Rebecca's father. Cliff learns that Afton left Dallas. Don Lockwood gets an offer for a movie overseas. In Vienna, Cally meets Vanessa who says good-bye to J.R. Bobby, J.R, Cally, and April leave Europe for Dallas.

broadcast: May 12, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
307. Reel Life
guest stars: Cathy Podewell (Cally Ewing) Ian McShane (Don Lockwood) Andrew Prine (Harrison Van Buren III) Alan McRae ("J.R.") Ron Canada (Dave Wallace) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Crystal Carson ("Sue Ellen") Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Colleen Coffey (Nancy) James Newell (Vice President #2)

After their return to Dallas, April and Bobby try to keep their European romance going. Cliff goes to Baton Rough, Louisiana and gets duped by Afton's former husband Harrison Van Buren,111. Sue Ellen agrees to move to England with Don Lockwood but John Ross stays in Dallas. Weststar employees give Carter Mckay a big welcome upon his return from Vienna. April gets scary, crank calls and Bobby decides to take her to Southfork. Bobby suspects that Tommy Mckay is making trouble again and he confronts Carter about it. Sue Ellen tells Cally that she'll have to fight for her identify in her marriage. Miss Ellie gets a birthday card addressed to Jock with a mysterious key inside. Sue Ellen gives J.R. a taste of what her ultimate revenge on him could be like -- a movie that will make J.R. 'the laughing stock of Texas'.

broadcast: May 19, 1989  written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis and Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore

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Season Twelve:

308. Phantom of the Oil Rig
guest stars: Ron Canada (Dave Wallace) Cliff Bemis (Mr. Shaughnessy) Joey Aresco (Boomer) Gerald Castillo (Manuel Ramirez) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Owen Bush (Locksmith) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Drew Pillsbury (Judsen Neil) Danone Simpson (Kendall) John Hoge (Ratagan)

Tension between Ewing Oil and Weststar rises in the aftermath of the European deal. April vows not to let the crank phone calls get to her. Tommy Mckay returns to Dallas and shows up in Bobby's office with an apology. Miss Ellie and Clayton continue to try to resolve the mystery of the key for Jock. Bobby accuses Cliff of neglecting Ewing Oil business. Cliff goes to Charleston, South Carolina to search for Van Buren. April's sister Michelle Stevens appears and meets Bobby. Tommy plots a bomb attack.

broadcast: Sept. 22, 1989  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore
309. The Leopard's Spots
guest stars: Audrey Landers (Afton Cooper) Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Andrew Prine (Harrison Van Buren III) Ron Canada (Dave Wallace) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Cliff Bemis (Mr. Shaughnessy) Joey Aresco (Boomer) Jack Rader (Pete Reuther) Paul Eiding (Father Mallory) James Harper (Walter Kazmayer) Craig Richard Nelson (Lee Miller) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

In Charleston, South Carolina, Afton and Van Buren put on an act in front of Cliff regarding who Pam and Rebecca's father is. Michelle tells Bobby that she won't chase after him as long as April is his woman. Miss Ellie and Clayton go to New England to try to resolve the mystery of the key. Cally meets Alex Barton, a gallery owner. J.R. and Marilee Stone discuss the buying out of her company. Carter Mckay wants everybody to believe that Tommy has really changed. J.R. meets Michelle Stevens.

broadcast: Sept. 22, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
310. Cry Me a River of Oil
guest stars: Danone Simpson (Kendall) Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Lance LeGault (Al Halliday) Gunnar Hellstrom (Rolf Brundin) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Joey Aresco (Boomer) Cliff Bemis (Mr. Shaughnessy) Tom McFadden (Doug Snyder) Jack Rader (Pete Reuther) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Ben Rawnsley (Patterson) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) William Forward (Gary Brenner) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae)

J.R. meets AL Halliday who offers to sell him a tanker with an accident record. Cally learns about J.R.'s past romance with April and she confronts both of them about it. Michelle shows up for dinner with Cliff instead of April. Miss Ellie and Clayton ask Jordon Lee about early oil days in Texas and he tells them about a town called Pride where Jock Ewing had his first strike. Rolk Brundin falls victim of Tommy Mckay's deadly vengeance. April's past romance with J.R. puts a strain on her friendship with Cally and she decides to move out of Southfork and go back to her place.

broadcast: Sept. 29, 1989  written by: Lisa Siedman directed by: Dwight Adair
311. Ka-Booooom!
guest starss: Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Lance LeGault (Al Halliday) Joey Aresco (Boomer) Gloria Henry (Mrs. Ona Evander) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) William Forward (Gary Brenner) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Cally feels she's not good enough for J.R. and she shares her concern with Miss Ellie. April wants to put an end to her partnership with J.R. Michelle overhears a conversation between April and Bobby which concerns Cliff, and she tells Cliff about it. Cliff feels mistreated at Ewing Oil. Carter Mckay's friend Rose Daniels returns but she is scared away by Tommy who acts to 'protect' his father. John Ross goes to England to visit his mother. Miss Ellie and Clayton tell Bobby that they like April. Cally senses that Alex Barton's interest goes beyond just her paintings. Carter Mckay gets a warning about Tommy's psychological problems in his role as 'father protector'  Tommy plants a bomb in Bobby's briefcase and April and Bobby narrowly escape death.

broadcast: Oct. 6, 1989  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Michael Preece
312. Sunrise, Sunset
guest stars: Beth Toussaint (Tracy Lawton) Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Lance LeGault (Al Halliday) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Cliff Bemis (Mr. Shaughnessy) Joey Aresco (Boomer) Art Koustik (Police Captain) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) J. Eddie Peck (Tommy McKay) Evelyn Guerrero (Nancy) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Del Hinkley (Minister)

A storm in the Gulf spells trouble for J.R.'s tanker. Cliff dates Michelle which provokes a cool reaction from April. Michelle resents April's attitude. April asks Cliff whether he sleeps with her sister. Alex gets Cally a studio for her painting and he wants her to drop 'Ewing' from her name. J.R. is forced to make a move on Marilee's company but he manages to avoid it at the last minute. Tommy Mckay gets accidentally killed in a confrontation with his father. Tracey shows up for the funeral but she finds Carter turned coldhearted. Tracey blames April foe her brother's tragedy. April proposes to Bobby. Vanessa Beaumont's son James shows up at J.R.'s office.

broadcast: Oct. 13, 1989 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Dwight Adair
313. Pride and Prejudice
guest stars: Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Tom McFadden (Doug Snyder) Teddy Wilson (Clem) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) David Wiley (Sparks) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

J.R. and Beaumont have a pretty rough first conversation but then they begin to get along fine as James is introduced into Dallas' social life, and makes quite an impression in the process. James dates Kendall, the receptionist at Ewing Oil, and ask her about the company. Bobby is concerned as Christopher goes out on his first date. Carter Mckay makes a business deal with April. Alex questions Cally about her European honeymoon and he tries to exploit Vanessa's presence in Austria to his advantage. Cally asks Alex about his personal life. April pressures Bobby on marriage. Miss Ellie and Clayton keep traveling in search of the object that would fit the mysterious key. Vanessa surprises J.R. and Cally by showing up at Southfork to 'collect her son'.

broadcast: Oct. 20, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
314. Fathers and Other Strangers
guest stars: Hank Rolike (Neal) Bea Silvern (Sarah Ewing) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Julian Gamble (Stanley Mallory) James Newell (Vice President #2)

Vanessa says that she came looking for James, and J.R. and Cally make her feel welcome. James dates Sly Lovegren but she plays hard to get. Bobby and April have another fight with Cliff and Michelle. J.R. and Vanessa reminisce about old times. Miss Ellie and Clayton meet Sarah Ewing and her Jewish family whom Jock saved during World War ll. Bobby takes James around the refineries. Tension between J.R. and Cliff rises and J.R. wants to buy Cliff out. Sarah Ewing gives Miss Ellie a letter from Jock to his son, written 45 years ago. Mckay is told that his tanker is in serious trouble. At the Oil Barons Ball, everybody at the table is completely stunned, most of all J.R., as James makes his shocking revelation.

broadcast: Nov. 3, 1989  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Irving J. Moore
315. Black Tide
guest stars: Lance LeGault (Al Halliday) Jack Rader (Pete Reuther) Fred Holliday (Atherton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Dick McGarvin (Refinery Owner) Scott LaRose (Comedian)

Vanessa reassures J.R. that James is really his son. James' appearance puts a strain on Cally and J.R.'s marriage. Cally accuses Vanessa of plotting to take J.R. away from her. A tanker collision involving Ewing Oil and Weststar puts the two companies on opposite sides again, as a black tide of oil is heading toward the Texas coast. Tension rises between J.R. and Bobby when Bobby finds out about the Ewing tanker. Cliff leaves Ewing Oil, takes Mckay's side, and forms a committee to investigate the tanker disaster. Michelle threatens J.R. because in her view, he didn't keep his word after she got Cliff out of Ewing Oil.. Vanessa unsuccessfully tries to talk James into going to Europe with her. Vanessa leaves for Europe and James moves into Southfork.

broadcast: Nov. 10, 1989  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Michael Preece
316. Daddy Dearest
guest stars: Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone) Craig Littler (Senator Polkinghorne) Fred Holliday (Atherton) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) James Bartz (Reporter #1) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Archie Lang (Senator Lee) Buck Young (Senator Cawley) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Lucy tells James what she thinks of J.R. John Ross returns from England to find an older brother. John Ross fears that James' presence will change everything. Bobby tries to do everything in his power to keep Cliff off the committee investigating the tanker disaster. April throws Michelle out.  Michelle moves in with Cliff. In the aftermath of the tanker disaster, Ewing Oil gets hate mail and Mckay files a law suit. James gets Cliff's old office at Ewing Oil. J.R. tells James that his marriage vows to Cally are sacred to him. Bobby tells April it's time to think about marriage. Cally confides in Alex regarding the new family situation at Southfork. James meets Michelle and they hit it off immediately. Cliff plans to get the governor's seat. Just as J.R. is about to quit Ewing Oil because of the tanker crisis, he gets a terrific morale booster in a surprise letter from Jock.

broadcast: Nov. 17, 1989  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
317. Hell's Fury
guest stars: Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) Lee De Broux (Jack Bouleris) J. Jay Saunders (George Middleton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Ellen Geer (Mrs. Bouleris) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Leslie Bevis (Diana Farrington) Bill McIntyre (Billy Joe Bates) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Archie Lang (Senator Lee) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Matt McKenzie (Mark Randazzo)

Cater Mckay plans to hurt Ewing Oil using the tanker disaster. Cliff and Mckay collaborate against the Ewing's. Bobby talks to the captain of the Ewing tanker. Christopher feels left out because James and John Ross socialize a lot. Kay Lloyd reappears in Bobby's office with an ominous warning from Washington. Cally thinks that J.R. has been sleeping with Michelle. Bobby and Christopher have a 'father and sons talk' about John Ross' situation and the increasing conflicts between the two boys. Michelle plots to break up Cally and J.R.'s marriage. Michelle sleeps with James. Cally pays Alex a late-night visit with words of revenge against J.R. on her lips.

broadcast: Dec. 1, 1989  written by: Lisa Siedman directed by: Patrick Duffy
318. Cally on a Hot Tin Roof
guest stars: Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Michael Wilding (Alex Barton) J. Jay Saunders (George Middleton) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Leslie Bevis (Diana Farrington) Bill McIntyre (Billy Joe Bates) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Archie Lang (Senator Lee) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Ed Quinlan (Charles Farrington) James Newell (Vice President #2) John Hoge (Ratagan) Nora Masterson (Vice President #2) Marla Maples (Maggie) Stephen Flanigan (Brick)

Kay Lloyd's appearance creates tension between Bobby and April senses a chemistry between the two. Cally angrily confronts J.R. about him and Michelle. J.R tries to get to Diana Farrington of the investigation committee.  Bobby is worried about the Justice Department putting Ewing Oil on their 'hit list' again. J.R. blackmails Alex Barton and drives him out of Texas. James learns about Cally's faithfulness to him and wants to undo the damage he did, but he finds her unconscious and he feels guilty.

broadcast: Dec. 8, 1989 pc: 445611 written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Larry Hagman
319. Sex, Lies and Videotape
guest stars: Karen Kopins (Kay Lloyd) Lee De Broux (Jack Bouleris) Jeri Gaile (Rose Daniels McKay) J. Jay Saunders (George Middleton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Robert Pierce (Medic #1) Donald Goldring (Dick Attelsley) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Leslie Bevis (Diana Farrington) Bill McIntyre (Billy Joe Bates) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) John Menick (Mr. Stocker) Archie Lang (Senator Lee) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

J.R. confronts Lucy about why she gave sleeping pills to Cally. J.R. and Cally make up after the incidents with Alex and Michelle. Diana Farrington accuses Cliff of waging a personal vendetta against the Ewing's but Cliff vows to nail the guilty party. Bobby is forced to sell a Ewing Oil field to pay for the cleanup effort. Carter Mckay finds Rose Daniels in Follett, Texas and brings her back to Dallas. Kay Floyd asks Bobby about whether he'll marry April. J.R. tells Cally that she'll never see Alex again. James discovers that J.R. cheats on Cally and tells him that he's a lousy husband, even through J.R. tries to explain to him that it's just 'for business'. Mckay uses Rose to videotape Cliff and her in bed, and then he blackmails Cliff with the tape. Lucy pressures Cally not to give up her artwork. Kay flies back to Washington. April is ecstatic when Bobby tells her it's time to get married.

broadcast: Dec. 15, 1989  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Cliff Fenneman
320. Tale of Two Cities
guest stars: Evelyn Guerrero (Nancy) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Gloria Henry (Mrs. Evander) John Mahon (Captain Holgar) Gregory Walcott (Commander Jedediah Joyce) Leslie Bevis (Diana Farrington) Bill McIntyre (Billy Joe Bates) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Spencer Garrett (Ensign Malley)

Cally puts on an art show at a gallery brought by Lucy. Bobby and J.R argue about Bobby's decision to rehire the tanker captain. James gets disillusioned about the way the oil business is done. Bobby and April plan their wedding. James gets Michelle an apartment. Michelle finds out about the videotape and tells Bobby who confronts Rose Mckay about it, James gets caught in the middle, trying to protect Cally and J.R., and when he tries to tell the truth to Michelle, she throws him out. A coast guard officer's secret statement to Cliff sheds a new light on the Weststar-Ewing tanker collision.

broadcast: Jan. 5, 1990 pc: 445613 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Leonard Katzman
321. Judgment Day
guest stars: Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Teddy Wilson (Clem) J. Jay Saunders (George Middleton) Fred Holliday (Atherton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Leslie Bevis (Diana Farrington) Bill McIntyre (Billy Joe Bates) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Archie Lang (Senator Lee) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Cliff has a battle of conscience at Digger's grave before the committee's final decision on the tanker collision. The captain of the Ewing tanker commits suicide. Michelle tells J.R that she wants to retire from the spy business, and she tells Cliff that she's been spying on him. Rose tells her husband Carter Mckay that he makes her feel like a whore. Bobby rebuffs Mckay's offer to buy Ewing Oil. Bobby appeals to Cliff's conscience on the tanker collision. Mckay burns the videotape of Rose and Cliff in bed. J.R. tells Bobby that he takes full responsibility for Ewing Oil's seemingly inevitable fall. The committee reaches a final decision.  The tanker collision was an accident.

broadcast: Jan. 12, 1990  written by: Amy Tebo directed by: Patrick Duffy

322. Unchain My Heart
guest stars: Danone Simpson (Kendall Chapman) Margaret Michaels (Jeanne O'Brien) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Matthew Faison (Senator Drake) Charles Stratton (Clarence Melville) Jack Rader (Pete Reuther) Fred Holliday (Atherton) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae)

Cliff gives a television interview following the committee's decision on the tanker collision. Bobby gives April an engagement ring but then they break up over three Ewing Oil fields which April bought behind Bobby's back and then unknowingly sold to Weststar. Cliff meets public relations expert Stephanie Rogers.  J.R.,Cally and John Ross travel to Pride, Texas to help Miss Ellie put the town back on the oil map. Clayton remains skeptical about the new Pride venture. James and Michelle make up. Bobby warms James against doing business out of Ewing Oil offices without his knowledge. Bobby thinks he saw Pamela.

broadcast: Jan. 19, 1990  written by: Jackie Zabel and Bryce Zabel directed by: Irving J. Moore
323. I Dream of Jeannie
guest stars: Denver Pyle (Blackie Callahan) Margaret Michaels (Jeanne O'Brien) John Shepard (Andy Gilmore) Chris Weatherhead (Meg Callahan) Matthew Faison (Stanton Drake) Troy Evans (Warden Beckman) Bruce Gray (Richard Mertz) Leslie Neale (Sheryl Thompson) Dennis Robertson (Fred Morton) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Joe Faust (Gordon Wickstrom) John Hoge (Ratagan)

A mesmerized Bobby chases after the phantom woman that could be his beloved ex-wife Pam.

broadcast: Feb. 2, 1990  written by: Lisa Siedman directed by: Cliff Fenneman
324. After Midnight
guest stars: Denver Pyle (Blackie Callahan) Margaret Michaels (Jeanne O'Brien) Claude Earl Jones (Duke Carlisle) Shawn Modrell (Melinda Carlisle) Richard Narita (Eugene Inagaki) Leslie Neale (Sheryl Thompson) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Bobby's obsession with Pam look-alike Jeanne O'Brien continues, and he risks losing April over it. Michelle plans a business venture but Eugene Inagaki makes problems, so she asks Carter Mckay for a favor. April wants to leave Dallas and starts fresh somewhere else. James meets Duke Carlisle and his imposing daughter Melinda. J.R. strikes oil in Pride with the help of Blackie Callaham. Jeanne has a seductive hold on a confused Bobby.

broadcast: Feb. 9, 1990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Ken Kercheval

325. The Crucible
guest stars: Margaret Michaels (Jeanne O'Brien) Claude Earl Jones (Duke Carlisle) John Larch (Arlen/Atticus Ward) Charles Cooper (Curley Morrison) Eddie Firestone (Robert "Rabbit" Hutch) Shawn Modrell (Melinda Carlisle) Richard Narita (Eugene Inagaki) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

The Ewing's are concerned about why Bobby is not seeing April anymore. Mckay finds a way to force Inagaki to cooperate. April and Michelle are having second thoughts about the singles' club. Lucy and Cally have a confrontation with April and Michelle at the bar. J.R. knocks James out of the deal with Duke Carlisle. J.R. is rebuffed by Stephanie Rogers when he tries to talk into doing business with Ewing Oil. Tension rises between J.R. and Cally as she gets tired of waiting home for him. Bobby tells Cliff about his obsession with the Pam look-alike. Miss Ellie and Clayton witness a mysterious death during the reading of the will of Atticus Ward. Bobby leaves Jeanne and he finally says good-bye to Pam.

broadcast: Feb. 16, 1990  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Larry Hagman

326. Dear Hearts and Gentle People
guest stars: Danone Simpson (Kendall Chapman) K Callan (Amy Stevens) John Larch (Arlen/Atticus Ward) Eddie Firestone (Robert "Rabbit" Hutch) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Daryl Roach (Detective Marshall) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

J.R. and Cally's marriage is in trouble as they keep fighting and he moves to a hotel. Mckay accomplishes his mission with Inagaki and he makes Michelle happy but April leaves Dallas to visit her mother Amy in Ohio. Events continue to unfold in the wake of the mysterious death during the reading of Atticus Ward's will, as 'Rabbit' Hutch gets arrested and then gets bailed out by Miss Ellie and Clayton who later finds him dead. Cliff gets appointed chair of the Oil Regulatory Commission and J.R. realizes that he underestimated Stephanie Rogers. Bobby goes to Ohio and tries to make things right again between him and April. Serena Ward reappears and makes J.R. good again.

broadcast: Feb. 23, 1990  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Irving J. Moore
327. Paradise Lost
guest stars: K Callan (Amy Stevens) Don Galloway (Dr. Patrick Knelman) John Larch (Arlen/Atticus Ward) Lisa Sloan (Beth Rutgers) Eugene Robert Glazer (Phil Rogers) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Joseph G. Medalis (Rand) Jerry Potter (Ken Morton) Barney McFadden (Bruce Burns) Daryl Roach (Detective Marshall) Len Wayland (Lefty Simmons) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae)

J.R. devises an ingenious plan to rid Cally from his life.

broadcast: March 9, 1990  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Patrick Duffy
328. Will Power
guest stars: K Callan (Amy Stevens) Don Galloway (Dr. Patrick Knelman) John Larch (Arlen/Atticus Ward) Claudette Nevins (Lizzie Burns) Taaffe O'Connell (Honey North) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Daryl Roach (Detective Marshall) Patrick Cronin (Al Iudecello) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Mary D'Arcy (Nancy Ann) Eric Poppick (Dave) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) John Hoge (Ratagan)

J.R. is forced to resort to desperate measures when Cally vows to make their marriage work.

broadcast: March 16, 1990  written by: Kenneth Horton directed by: Larry Hagman

329. The Smiling Cobra
guest stars: Don Galloway (Dr. Patrick Knelman) John Larch (Arlen/Atticus Ward) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Jerry Potter (Ken Morton) Tony Rizzoli (Schmidt) Len Wayland (Lefty Simmons) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing)

Cally and James pull closer together in an effort to fend off J.R.'s evil ways.

broadcast: March 30, 990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Cliff Fenneman
330. Jessica Redux
guest stars: Alexis Smith (Lady Jessica Farlow Montford) Richard Narita (Eugene Inagaki) Daryl Roach (Detective Marshall) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Charles Kahlenberg (Dr. Kohler) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa)

Evil J.R. is at work as he looks to destroy his wife; tear down Cliff Barnes' career; manipulate his son's future; and protect his mother Miss Ellie.

broadcast: April 6, 1990 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
331. Family Plot
guest stars: Alexis Smith (Lady Jessica Farlow Montford) Danone Simpson (Kendall Chapman) Don Galloway (Dr. Patrick Knelman) Richard Narita (Eugene Inagaki) Stephanie Blackmore (Serena Wald) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Daryl Roach (Detective Marshall) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Cally and James are driven to vow revenge against the man they both vehemently hate - J.R. Ewing.

b: April 13, 1990  written by: Lisa Siedman directed by: Patrick Duffy

332. The Southfork Wedding Jinx
guest stars: K Callan (Amy Stevens) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jay Gerber (Rosemont) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Stephen Mendel (Walter Berman) Al Pugliese (Orderly) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Anne Gee Byrd (Nurse Richardson) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) John Hoge (Ratagan) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Another high-spirited and unpredictable Southfork wedding plays hosts to April and Bobby.

broadcast: April 27, 1990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore
333. Three, Three, Three (1)
guest stars: Mitch Pileggi (Morrisey) Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford) Harold Gould (Dr. Wexler) Shannon Wilcox (Anita) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Liam Sullivan (Mark Allen) Michael P. Keenan (Keller) Zane Lasky (Donia) Hugh Maguire (Goldman) Arthur Malet (Ryan) Marty Schiff (Del Greco) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

J.R. after having secretly committed himself to an insane asylum in an effort to coerce Jessica into signing over to him her shares of Weststar stock, discovers the path to her is littered with bizarre and dangerous patients.

broadcast: May 3, 1990  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
334. Three, Three, Three (2)
guest stars: Alexis Smith (Jessica Montford) Harold Gould (Dr. Wexler) Shannon Wilcox (Anita) Stephen Mendel (Walter Berman) Liam Sullivan (Mark Allen) Michael P. Keenan (Keller) Ken Foree (Howard) Arthur Malet (Ryan) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Zane Lasky (Donia) Hugh Maguire (Goldman) Marty Schiff (Del Greco) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. feels it's time to get out of the asylum, but James has other plans. James destroys the release papers and J.R. is trapped at the institution.

broadcast: May 11, 1990  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

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Season Thirteen:
335. April in Paris
guest stars: Susan Lucci (Sheila Foley) Clifton James (Duke Carlisle) Chelcie Ross (Dr. Wykoff) Mitch Pileggi (Morrisey) Don Starr (Jordan lee) Michael P. Keenan (Keller) Hugh Mcguire (Goldman) Arthur Malet (Ryan) Zane Lasky (Donia) Marty Schiff (Del Greco) Ken Foree (Howard) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shannon Wilcox (Anita) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Bobby and April's honeymoon encounters an unexpected twist with the introduction of Sheila Foley. James takes over operations at Ewing Oil while J.R. mulls his fate and tries to devise a way out of the insane asylum.

broadcast: Nov. 2, 1990  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
336. Charade
guest stars: Susan Lucci (Sheila Foley) Clifton James (Duke Carlisle) John Harkins (Control) Chelcie Ross (Dr. Wykoff) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Mitch Pileggi (Morrisey) Michael P. Keenan (Keller) Arthur Malet (Ryan) Zane Lasky (Donia) Hugh Maguire (Goldman) Marty Schiff (Del Greco) Shannon Wilcox (Anita) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

With April still in harms way, Bobby is forced to acquiesce to the kidnapper's demands. Yet unreleased from the asylum, J.R. faces off with a dangerous foe. James loses more than his shirt in a high stakes poker game.

broadcast: Nov. 9, 1990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Irving J. Moore
337. One Last Kiss
guest stars: Susan Lucci (Sheila Foley) Chelcie Ross (Dr. Wykoff) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Michael P. Keenan (Keller) Hugh Maguire (Goldman) Arthur Malet (Ryan) Zane Lasky (Donia) Marty Schiff (Del Greco) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shannon Wilcox (Anita) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan)

Bobby makeasa daring attempt to rescue April. J.R. finally gets out of the asylum and bids farewell to both Cally and Sly.

broadcast: Nov. 16, 1990  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Leonard Katzman
338. Terminus
guest stars: Susan Lucci (Sheila Foley) Clifton James (Duke Carlisle) John Harkins (Control) Don Starr (Jordan Lee) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Ramy Zada (Johnny Dancer) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. gets back to business as usual. James resurfaces and continues to oppose his father. Bobby and April's honeymoon ends in tragedy.

broadcast: Nov. 23, 1990  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Irving J. Moore
339. Tunnel of Love
guest stars: Clifton James (Duke Carlisle) John Harkins (Control) Peter White (Breslin) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Ramy Zada (Johnny Dancer) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

News of April's death reaches Dallas; Bobby returns home and vows to track down Sheila Foley. J.R. joins forces with Rose Mckay. Liz Adams dumps Cliff, pursues Johnny Dancer for the feds.

broadcast: Nov. 30, 1990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Michael Preece
340. Heart and Soul
guest stars: Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Peter White (Breslin) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) David Gale (Gerhardt) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Ramy Zada (Johnny Dancer) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

James is stonewalled attempting to take down J.R. Bobby tries to cope while Michelle swears revenge, blaming him for April's death. J.R. is soaring with delight as Vanessa Beaumont returns to his life. Johnny Dancer butts heads with Cliff, Liz Adams and Carter Mckay: Dancer turns up dead in his hotel room.

broadcast: 07-Dec-1990  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Nick Havinga
341. The Fabulous Ewing Boys
guest stars: Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) John Harkins (Control) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. and Vanessa try to navigate through the ruins of James and Cally. Dallas police investigate Johnny Dancer's murder, Cliff is the main suspect although Carter Mckay may know otherwise. Bobby votes to sell Ewing Oil after he and Michelle finish hunting for Sheila Foley in Odessa.

broadcast: Dec. 14, 1990  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Michael Preece
342. The Odessa File
guest stars: Barbara Eden (Lee Ann Nelson De La Vega) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Peter White (Breslin) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Richard Narita (Eugene Inagaki) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Susan Krebs (Toni Chastaine) Nick Eldredge (Doctor Banoff) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Abel Franco (Casul) Evelyn Guerrero (Nancy) Miranda Garrison (Sheila Foley) Enrique Sandind (Marquez) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

Bobby and Michelle search for Sheila Foley in Odessa.  Cliff lends his assistance and they come up with some promising leads. Vanessa accepts J.R. proposal. J.R. attempts to block the sale of Ewing Oil to no avail.  LeeAnn De Vega breezes into town and sweeps it out from under him.

broadcast: Dec. 21, 1990  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Nick Havinga
343. Sail On
guest stars: Barbara Eden (Lee Ann Nelson De La Vega) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) George Petrie (Harve Smithfield) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Tom Fuccello (Dave Culver) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

James reacts negatively to the news of his mother's engagement. Lee Ann De La Vega and Michelle Stevens are in cahoots against J.R. Mckay gets desperate in his efforts to recover an incriminating tape, and winds up being arrested for Johnny Dancer's murder.

broadcast: Jan. 4, 1991  written by: Lisa Siedman directed by: Michael Preece
344. Lock, Stock and Jock
guest stars: Barbara Eden (Lee Ann Nelson De La Vega) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Michael Alldredge (Ray King) Joseph Malone (J.J. Carter) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) Peter White (Breslin) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Patricia Barry (Janine) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Roseanna Christiansen (Teresa) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. confronts James for fathering Cally's child. Cliff and Liz get engaged. LeeAnn De La Vega dissolves Ewing Oil, and strikes up a partnership with J.R. LeeAnn's motives against J.R. are revealed. Bobby returns from Paris and resumes his search for Sheila Foley.

broadcast: Jan. 11-1991  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Nick Havinga
345. "S" is for Seduction
guest stars: Barbara Eden (Lee Ann Nelson De La Vega) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Michael Alldredge (Ray King) Joseph Malone (J.J. Carter) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Ramy Zada (Johnny Dancer) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Dorothy Parke (Jill) Charles Frank (Paul Keats) Alan Weeks (Judge G. Thomas) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Frank Novak (Oilman) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

Liz helps Bobby ascertain Sheila Foley's real identify, Hillary Taylor.  LeeAnn and Michelle step up their effort to disrupt J.R.'s engagement to Vanessa. Mckay is convicted of murder! Cliff drops a bombshell, and admits that he killed Johnny Dancer in self defense.

broadcast: 18-Jan-1991  written by: Howard Lakin directed by: Michael Preece
346. Designing Women
guest stars: Barbara Eden (Lee Ann Nelson De La Vega) Gayle Hunnicutt (Vanessa Beaumont) Joseph Malone (J.J. Carter) Peter White (Breslin) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Richard Eastham (Frank Hillson) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

LeeAnn's scheme to sabotage J.R. and Vanessa works. Vanessa heads to Vienna. Mckay is released from prison and vows to pay back J.R. James and Michelle reunite. With revenge in hand, LeeAnn exits for South America and relinquishes ownership of Ewing Oil to Michelle Stevens!

broadcast: 01-Feb-1991  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Irving J. Moore
347. 90265
guest stars: Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Kelly Rowan (Dana) Shari Shattuck (Kit) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

Michelle takes control of the former Ewing Oil and promptly gives J.R. the boot. J.R. despairs over the breakup of the family. James and Michelle get hitched, for better or for worse? Bobby heads to Malibu in search of Hillary Taylor's daughter, Jory.

broadcast: Feb. 8, 1991 written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

348. Smooth Operator
guest stars: Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Charles Bateman (Senator Garrity) Shari Shattuck (Kit) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Anthony Addabbo (John) Kelly Rowan (Dana) Nancy Warren (Kinsey Richards) Barbara Luna (Carmen Esperanza) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. rekindles some of the old South Fork traditions. Bobby positions himself to capture Hilary Taylor. James and Michelle clash in the midst of their scheme. Pulling strings again, J.R. orchestrates a new plan on action.

broadcast: Feb. 15, 1991  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Larry Hagman

349. Win Some, Lose Some
guest stars: Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Kelly Rowan (Dana) Shari Shattuck (Kit) Eva LaRue Callahan (Dee Dee) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

J.R. purchases an oil company from Liz Adams and extracts revenge on LeeAnn De La Vega. James learns the oil business form the master himself. Cliff is appointed Energy Czar, splits with Liz in the process.  Michelle's attempts to seduce J.R. prove unsuccessful, yet. Joel is kidnapped; Bobby must choose between saving her or brining Hillary Taylor to justice.

broadcast: March 1, 1991  written by: Mitchell Wayne Katzman directed by: Patrick Duffy

350. Fathers and Sons and Fathers and Sons
guest stars: Julie Araskog (Audrey Chase) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) Joseph Malone (J.J. Carter) Chris Weatherhead (Meg Callahan) Deborah Tucker (Debra Lynn) Mary Watson (Stephanie) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Pat Colbert (Dora Mae) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

Bobby returns home to South Fork. Mckay learns who really killed Johnny Dancer, and plots revenge in realization of his own downfall. Cliff teams up with Michelle in order to go after J.R. once more. The Ewing boys go on a cattle drive; Bobby announces his retirement from the oil business. A skeleton from James' closet in the shape of ex-love Deborah Lyn and his son Jimmy.

broadcast: March 8, 1991 written by: Arthur Bernard Lewis directed by: Larry Hagman
351. When the Wind Blows
guest stars: Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Deborah Tucker (Debra Lynn) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Bruce Gray (David Stanley) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Barbara Stock (Liz Adams)

Mckay lowers the boom on Cliff, and forces him to resign the Energy Czar position. J.R. delays Debra Lynn from seeing James, wants nothing to interfere with his avenue back in to Ewing Oil.  Finally catching on to J.R.'s cachinnations, Debra Lynn bursts in at Southfork and proclaims to oust Michelle!

broadcast: March 29, 1991  written by: Louella Lee Caraway directed by: Patrick Duffy
352. Those Darned Ewings
guest stars: Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Deborah Tucker (Debra Lynn) Tony Miller (Dr. Kessler) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

The tangled web of James and Debra Lynn begins to unravel, much to Michelle's dismay. Jory Taylor appears at Southfork and spends her time with Bobby. The future of the Ewing's at Ewing Oil is in question! J.R. learns that he is indeed the father of Cally's child and makes plans to track her down.

broadcast: April 5, 1991  written by: Kenneth Horton directed by: Dwight Adair
353. Farewell, My Lovely
guest stars: Dierdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Michael Bell (Pat Conners) Deborah Tucker (Debra Lynn) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Shari Shattuck (Kit Marlowe) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall) Susan Lucci (Hillary Taylor)

James and J.R. clash. Clayton comes back to the states to settle some business with the boys. John Ross and Christopher and plot to leave Dallas for Europe. J.R locates Cally but decides to leave her to live in peace. Hillary Taylor comes looking for Jory!

broadcast: April 12, 1991  written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Patrick Duffy
354. Some Leave, Some Get Carried Out
guest stars: Susan Lucci (Hillary Taylor) Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Deborah Tucker (Debra Lynn) Bruce Gray (David Stanley) Shari Shattuck (Kit Marlowe) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

James splits with Michelle in order to be with Debra Lynn and their son, Jimmy. John Ross heads to Europe with Clayton, which leaves J.R. on his own. Cliff finds a way to snake himself back into Ewing Oil. Hillary Taylor makes peace with Jory, faces Bobby, and Michelle goes to Southfork with a gun to shoot J.R. but finds Hilary.  As she realizes it's the woman who killed her sister April, she aims the gun, pulls the trigger and Hilary is dead.

broadcast: April 19, 1991  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
355. The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire
guest stars: Jared Martin (Steven "Dusty" Farlow) Deirdre Imershein (Jory Taylor) Buck Taylor (Detective Bussey) Jeri Gaile (Rose McKay) Richard Eastham (Hillson) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Joshua Harris (Christopher Ewing) Deborah Tranelli (Phyllis) Sherril Lynn Rettino (Jackie Dugan) Danone Simpson (Kendall)

Michelle is arrested for Hillary Taylor's murder, Cliff and J.R. jockey to take control of Ewing Oil. Jory heads back to Malibu after her mother's funeral.  Carter Mckay and Dusty Farlow give J.R. a little payback. With Southfork feeling lonely and forever changed, J.R. drinks himself to oblivion and contemplates life ...

broadcast: April 26, 1991 pc: 446171 written by: Lisa Seidman directed by: Ken Kercheval

356. Conundrum (1)
guest stars: Mary Crosby (Kristen Shephard) Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Pearce) Joel Grey (Adam) Jack Scalia (Nicholas Pearce) Ted Shackelford (Gary Ewing) Joan Van Ark (Valene Wallace) Kim Johnston Ulrich (Bootsie Ewing) Leslie Beavis (Jeanne Lawrence) Patrick Pankhurst (Jason Ewing) James Callahan (Mr. Smith) Anthony Addabbo (Jeff Peters-Sue Ellen's Agent) Katherine Justice (Alice Kingdom) Rosalind Allen (Annie Ewing) Teri Ann Linn (Kimberly Kavanaugh)

J.R. is on the brink of despair, holding a gun to his own head, when he's visited by an other-worldly type named Adam. He takes a mystical journey in the "It's a Wonderful Life" slant and finds out what the lives of those around him would have been like had there never been a J.R. Ewing. The series ends with a gunshot. Did J.R. do it???

broadcast: May 3, 1991  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman

357. Conundrum (2)
guest stars: Tim Eyster (Jock Krebbs) Joel Grey (Adam) Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs) Kim Johnston Ulrich (Bootsie Ewing) Patrick Pankhurst (Jason Ewing) Barbara Rhoades (Judy) Richard Lineback (Eb) Tricia O'Neil (Barbara Barnes) Rosalind Allen (Annie Ewing) Denise Gentile (Courtney) Katherine Cannon (Beth Krebbs)
J.R. is on the brink of despair, holding a gun to his own head, when he's visited by an other-worldly type named Adam. He takes a mystical journey in the "It's a Wonderful Life" slant and finds out what the lives of those around him would have been like had there never been a J.R. Ewing. The series ends with a gunshot. Did J.R. do it???

broadcast: May 3, 1991  written by: Leonard Katzman directed by: Leonard Katzman
Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Steve Kanaly and Ken Kercheval are the only actors who appeared in both the pilot and the final episode of the series..

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TV Movies:

 

Dallas: JR Returns
guest stars: Omri Katz (John Ross Ewing III) Chris Demetral (Christopher Ewing) Rosalind Allen (Julia Cunningham) Deborah Kellner (Pamela Rebecca Cooper) Tracy Scoggins (Anita Smithfield) George Petrie (Harv Smithfield) Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren) John Hoge (Det. Ratagan) Buck Taylor (Steve Grisham)
Years after J.R. Ewing lost Ewing Oil and apparently committed suicide, we learn he is alive and well. He returns to Dallas, and plots what could be his greatest scheme: bringing his family back together, and regaining control of Ewing Oil from arch-enemy Cliff Barnes. Will he be successful?

broadcast: Dec. 15, 1996

Dallas: War of the Ewing's
guest stars: Tracy Scoggins (Anita Smithfield) Michelle Johnson (Jennifer Jantzen) John William Hoge (Det. Rattagan)
It has been two years since Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing took over control of Ewing Oil. Although J.R. is successfully managing a large oil conglomerate, he wants to once again own his father's company. When he discovers that Ray Krebbs' land, which is heavily mortgaged, has undiscovered oil on it, he knows that if he plays his cards right, he can purchase the land and have enough money to regain control of Ewing Oil. But his business rival Carter McKay also has his eyes on Ray's property, and may soon join Bobby and Sue Ellen as an executive at Ewing Oil. Both parties hatch schemes in order to get what they want.

broadcast: April 24, 1998

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