Amy Stock-Poynton

An angry Bobby vows vengeance upon the culprit he suspects is behind Lisa's custody battle. J.R. continues to fit the correct pieces into his puzzle for winning control of Weststar Oil in order to regain Ewing Oil, but some surprising competition may upset his plans. April ignores the warnings from her private investigator regarding his findings on Nicholas Pearce.

Pam unloads another devastating bombshell on Bobby. J.R. receives valuable inside information regarding Weststar that he may be able to put to good use while Bobby learns of additional news regarding Pam while he and Christopher befriend an attractive young woman. At the annual Oil Baron's Ball, Jenna ponders a serious question from Ray, and J.R. finally meets the handsome Mr. Pearce.

Bobby plots his own secret quest to regain the name of Ewing Oil. Vowing revenge on J.R., Bobby goes after the thing his brother loves best, Sue Ellen, seeking her own brand of retribution against her husband, heats up her relationship with Nicholas Pearce.

J.R. and Sue Ellen's marriage takes a turn for the worse after Kimberly leaves her spouse and demands that J.R. follow suit. J.R. has his turn to demonstrate his allegiance to Kimberly Cryder, while Sue Ellen decides to mix business with pleasure in her relationship with Nicholas Pearce. Bobby accosts Lisa, who is still unwilling to give up her fight for Christopher.

Ray and Jenna reveal their good news to Bobby and the rest of the Ewings. Despite their budding relationship, Bobby severs ties with Lisa Alden in the interest of Christopher, but takes the initiative with another woman from his past. In spite of his renewed happiness with Sue Ellen, J.R. begins to woo the formidable Kimberly Cryder in his quest to conquer Weststar.

April's mischievous undertaking to uncover Nicholas' true identity lands her in hot water. April is forced to go into hiding when some thugs attempt to question her about Nicholas. J.R. influences Cliff to hang on to his Weststar shares, while in Washington D.C., attempting to reclaim the Ewing Oil name, Bobby's business relationship with Kay Lloyd turns pleasurable.