In the aftermath of Sheila's plot, she has disappeared, and both Jordan and April are dead. Still under pressure from Control, Liz turns down Cliff's proposal. James tries to make a deal with J.R. but his attention is rejected. He gets the same short shrift from Cliff. J.R. Tries to get the Carter via Rose. Bobby sees April buried in Paris, and leaves for Dallas. When he gets back, he puts an entire detective company out to find Sheila Foley, and makes some determined action.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 13 votes.

J.R. rekindles some of the old Southfork 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 of action.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 15 votes.

McKay lowers the boom on Cliff, forcing him to resign the Energy Czar position. J.R. delays Deborah Lynn from seeing James. He wants nothing to interfere with his avenue back into Ewing Oil. Finally catching on to J.R.'s machinations, Deborah Lynn bursts in at Southfork.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 12 votes.

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 delighted when John Ross comes back to Southfork, with Christopher and Clayton. James takes Sly's notes to use against J.R. Bobby goes after Foley Petrotech, and gets Cliff to help him. Vanessa Beaumont returns to J.R.'s life. Johnny Dancer butts heads with Cliff, Liz Adams and Carter McKay. Dancer turns up dead in his hotel room.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.

James reacts negatively to the news of his mother's engagement, and makes a surprising toast at his father's engagement party. Cliff and Liz make up. Lee Ann De La Vega and Michelle Stevens are in cahoots against J.R. Dave Culver warns Cliff about his behaviour. McKay gets desperate in his efforts to recover an incriminating tape, but winds up being arrested for Johnny Dancer's murder.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.

Michelle tells Bobby she wants to help him find Sheila Foley. J.R. visits Sly and offers her her job back. Dallas police investigate Johnny Dancer's murder. Cliff is the main suspect although Carter McKay may know otherwise. Cally lets slip to Vanessa about her baby. After an altercation between J.R. and Clayton, Bobby vows to sell Ewing Oil after he and Michelle get back from Odessa.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.

The tangled web of James and Deborah Lynn begins to unravel, much to Michelle's dismay. Jory Taylor appears at Southfork and spends her time with Bobby. The future of the Ewings 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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 10 votes.

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

The episode was rated 8.00 from 10 votes.

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

The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.

James and J.R. clash. Clayton comes back to the States to settle some business with the boys. John Ross and Chistopher 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.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 14 votes.

Michelle takes control of the former Ewing Oil and promptly gives J.R., Phyllis and Sly 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. J.R. persuades James to move back to Southfork... but he takes Michelle with him.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

James and Cally celebrate the success of their plan, but Cally isn't happy J.R. is stuck in the asylum. Bobby and April's honeymoon takes an unexpected twist when they meet a woman called Sheila Foley. James takes over operations at Ewing Oil while J.R. contemplates his fate and tries to devise a way out of the insane asylum. April disappears, and Sheila gives Bobby a deadly ultimatum.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.

LeeAnn's scheme to sabotage J.R. and Vanessa's engagement works, and 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.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.

James splits with Michelle in order to be with Deborah Lynn and their son, Jimmy. John Ross heads to Europe with Clayton, leaving J.R. on his own. Cliff finds a way to snake himself back into Ewing Oil. Hillary Taylor makes peace with Jory and faces Bobby. Michelle goes to Southfork with a gun to shoot J.R. but finds Hilary instead.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 16 votes.

Michelle is arrested for Hillary Taylor's murder. Cliff and J.R. jockey to take control of Ewing Oil. Jory heads back to Malilbu 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...

The episode was rated 8.36 from 14 votes.