It's like they never left. The mighty Southfork Ranch is bristling once again with secrets, schemes and betrayals as J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen are joined by the next generation of Ewings, who renew old family rivalries and reignite a Texas-sized power struggle. John Ross - J.R. and Sue Ellen's son - is determined to strike it rich by drilling for oil on Ewing land, a plan opposed by Bobby's adopted son, Christopher, who wants the family business to focus on alternative energy sources. In steps J.R., who sees an opportunity to take back power in the family by supporting John Ross, and simultaneously rekindle his long-standing feud with younger brother Bobby.