Monica encounters a high-school friend and invites him to Thanksgiving Day dinner with the gang.

Boomhauer's brother marries the love of Boomhauer's life.

Bobby's annoying habits make Carol look elsewhere for the man of her dreams -- just in time for her to notice a new student.

Bobby prepares for a brutal court fight to retain custody of Christopher. J.R., who learns of Casey's disloyalty, plans to teach the upstart a lesson while he continues to badger Kimberly to set up a meeting between him and her powerful father. Cliff is unable to persuade an old farmer to give the right way for his gas pipeline.

Bobby prepares to fight the lawsuit Lisa has against him while Sue Ellen has dinner with the Cryders. Meanwhile, Casey makes plans to work against J.R. and Charlie is caught with her boyfriend.

After an ultimatum from Dr. Styles, J.R. demands a show of faith from Kimberly concerning their relationship. With hopes of furthering their budding relationship, April demonstrates concern for Bobby by allowing him to be with Christopher instead of her. Jenna reveals some deeply hidden feelings to a surprised Bobby.

Hanson and Penhall end up dealing with a suicide while investigating a series of house break-ins.

Miss Ellie retreats into a drunken rage after she spies Clayton and Laurel together for a second time. Disillusioned and hurt, Ellie seeks comfort in silence, bewildering Clayton. J.R. and Kimberly's scheme to rid themselves of Sue Ellen backfires. April reveals a potentially dangerous confession to Bobby.

Maggie (Joanna Kerns) arranges a meeting between Ben (Jeremy Miller) and a rock star he admires. With Alan Thicke.

Maria hides her intellectual ability to attract the school hunk.