Dennis Redfield

Miss Ellie learns Jock is returning from South America and plans the barbecue as a homecoming, until a phone call shocks the family.

Jock's death devastates J.R.; Miss Ellie refuses to allow the will to be read; Ray and Donna drift apart because of Donna's success.

JR makes extravagant attempts to win back Sue Ellen. Pam is delighted when Bobby gives her a surprise present, and Cliff is offered a high-powered job.

J.R. returns to the business; Ray's negligence leads to conflicts with Bobby and Donna; Lucy's photographer friend starts following her.

JR attempts to gain control of Ray's voting shares. Bobby takes the first step towards adopting Christopher. Lucy gets upset about Mitch's friendship with an attractive older woman.

Lucy fails to return to Southfork, and the family are unaware of the danger she's in. Cliff starts drilling on the worthless property he has bought. JR reveals to Bobby that he knows the identity of Christopher's father.