The shadow of postpartum depression fell upon Sue Ellen, dimming her connection to her newborn. A growing detachment settled within her, a quiet indifference to the demands of motherhood. Separately, Cliff asserted with conviction that John…

A shadow of suspicion falls on Cliff in Bobby's mind, the disappearance of John Ross weighing heavily on his thoughts. Simultaneously, J.R. finds himself the target of a daunting demand: a ransom of one million dollars.

The revelation of Digger’s terminal condition cast a shadow of apprehension over Cliff. A chilling fear took root: had he unknowingly transmitted the defective gene to John Ross, making him, perhaps, responsible for the young man's impendin…

Pam resolved not to disclose her pregnancy to Bobby, a decision rooted in the family’s history of genetic vulnerability. Meanwhile, Val attempted to persuade Bobby to arrange a meeting between him and Lucy.

A summer position in J.R.'s office sparks a romantic interest in him for Kristin. Simultaneously, Bobby discovers Pam's pregnancy, a revelation occurring as she contemplates a difficult choice regarding an abortion due to concerns about a p…

During a hunting expedition in Louisiana, a vengeful man targets the Ewing family, and both J.R. and Jock are struck by a sniper's bullet.

A connection forms between Bobby and the ranch hand’s son, but the burgeoning warmth is shadowed by Pam’s unsettling news: their child may carry a devastating genetic flaw. Separately, J.R., driven by a possessive impulse, engages a man to …

The annual Ewing rodeo sparked an unexpected affection in Sue Ellen for Dusty Farlow, a cowboy with eyes the color of the prairie sky. Meanwhile, Digger seized the opportunity presented by the event, using the bustling atmosphere as a prete…

A shadow of apprehension fell upon Ellie as the possibility of breast cancer loomed, threatening to unravel the fabric of her marriage. Simultaneously, Sue Ellen found herself drawn into a clandestine affair with Dusty, the cowboy, while Al…

Ellie wrestled with the aftermath of Jock and Lucy’s inadequate response to her mastectomy. Elsewhere, Sue Ellen found herself in a hotel, reconnecting with Dusty.

Lucy shadowed Alan Beam. Meanwhile, Pam confronted Bobby, accusing him of attempting to undermine Cliff. In the course of this confrontation, Pam inadvertently overheard details of J.R.’s oil dealings in Asia.

J.R. had to concede that Southfork's future hung precariously in the balance. The delays to Asian oil drilling, brought on by storms, coupled with the impending repayment of his property loan, presented a significant threat.

Sue Ellen’s persistent postpartum depression and her withdrawal from John Ross are beginning to fray the family’s unity. At the same time, Jock faces a difficult decision: he must sell the Asian oil leases to preserve Southfork.

A shadow of sorrow crossed Miss Ellie’s face at the thought of Gary’s birthday, but it quickly lifted when she heard the news: he and Val intended to marry in Dallas.

J.R. strives to have Bobby return to the office, hoping to compel Jock to remain at home. Following the loss of her child, Pam immerses herself in her work as a means of coping.

Kristin was taken aback when, with considerable persuasion, J.R. managed to convince Alan to marry Lucy.

Digger confessed to a reporter that Cliff was the father of John Ross. The revelation ignited a flurry of custody battles, culminating in a paternity test that definitively established the truth about John Ross’s parentage.

With Sue Ellen continuing her visits with Dusty, Bobby finds himself with Jenna's company during Pam's absence. Separately, Ray and Donna begin to question the stability of their own connection.

Dusty’s persistent urging for her to leave J.R. finally pushes Sue Ellen to the point of requesting a divorce. At the same time, Bobby and Pam’s marriage faces increasing strain, complicated by Jenna’s reappearance in their lives.

J.R. made a persistent effort to persuade Alan and Lucy to move to Chicago, while Jock diligently sought a law partnership for Alan in Dallas.

The news that Sue Ellen had begun having him followed ignited a fierce reaction in J.R. He retaliated swiftly, determined to prevent her from taking John Ross. His method was to expose her relapse, offering irrefutable proof of her renewed …

Cliff's examination of the body discovered on Southfork strongly suggests Jock's involvement.

The trial of Jock commenced, the shadow of murder hanging heavy in the air. In the wake of Dusty’s death, Sue Ellen found solace only in the bottom of a glass, her grief manifesting as a desperate, consuming dependence on alcohol.

J.R. persists in his efforts to secure an agreement for the Asian oil, while Pam embarks on a quest for information regarding her mother, who is presumed deceased.

Bobby and Pam departed Southfork. At the same time, J.R. was shot; the incident occurred in the aftermath of the nationalization of the Asian oil wells, a move that ultimately crippled rival oil operations.