Alan Wedner

Bobby finally learns the reason behind J.R.'s recent mysterious actions. B.D. Calhoun continues to terrorize J.R. with his dangerous game playing. Bobby and Pam fear that Sue Ellen has resumed her drinking when she fails to return home one evening but J.R. has good reason to believe that may not be the reason for her absence. A worried Ray travels to Washington D.C. to be with Donna while she is in the hospital and gets a surprise when Senator Dowling pays her a visit.

Richie must decide whether to join a fraternity after he is told not to associate with his friends.

J.R's ex-girlfriend asks him to try to convince her sister to get her act together and get away from the drug scene. At the same time a rock star's manager thinks her sister may have witnessed a murder committed by his star at a party.