Episode 1
After the Fall: Ewing Rise
September 25, 1987
Pam is taken to the hospital with third-degree burns leaving Bobby feeling grief-stricken. J.R. started a new company called J.R.E. Industries. Jenna enjoys bonding with her new baby. Cliff is concerned that he's let down the memory of his father.
Episode 2
After the Fall: Digger Redux
September 25, 1987
Cliff meets Dandy Dandridge, who reminds him of his late father. J.R. manages to get his hands on a copy of Pam's will to plan in case she dies. Bobby is offered support from April. Sue Ellen is approached with help for her business. Miss Ellie feels Clayton is doing too much.
Episode 3
The Son Also Rises
October 2, 1987
Christopher runs away desperate to see Pam. Charlie wants Jenna and Ray to get married. J.R. meets a potential new business partner. Clayton continues to be at odds with Miss Ellie.
Episode 4
Gone with the Wind
October 9, 1987
Bobby flies a specialist in to help Pam. Nicolas Pearce and Sue Ellen take a business trip together. J.R. pushes Casey Denault into action. Cliff attempts to find Dandy.
Episode 5
The Lady Vanishes
October 16, 1987
The search for Pam gets underway, with Bobby and Cliff working together to find out exactly what's happened. Nicholas Pearce ups his plan for Valentine Lingerie. Serena Ward returns to town wanting help from J.R. Jenna thinks about her future with Ray.
Episode 6
Tough Love
October 23, 1987
Bobby has to explain to Christopher why Pam has disappeared. Jenna attempts to reach out to Bobby. Dandy has a surprise for Cliff. Nicholas Pearce comes up with the idea that Sue Ellen works with April. J.R. receives information about Wilson Cryder from Serena.
Episode 7
Last Tango in Dallas
October 30, 1987
Bobby and Christopher enjoy spending time with Lisa Alden. Jenna and Ray grow closer. Clayton is concerned about Miss Ellie. J.R. gets the dirt on Weststar and meets Nicholas Pearce. Cliff attempts to appease Dandy Dandridge.
Episode 8
Mummy's Revenge
November 6, 1987
Clayton's heart problem sees him ending up in the hospital. Casey Denault becomes fed up with his relationship with Marilee Stone. Sue Ellen comes to a decision about taking April on as a partner. J.R. investigates Wilson Cryder's wife. Bobby ends up receiving a surprise from Pam.
Episode 9
Hustling
November 13, 1987
Bobby is surprised by Christopher's reaction to Pam wanting a divorce. April looks into Nicholas Pearce's past. J.R. is involved in a run-in with Kimberly Cryder. Jenna comes to a decision about Ray's proposal. Cliff continues to try and placate Dandy Dandridge.
Episode 10
Bedtime Stories
November 20, 1987
Ray and Jenna announce their engagement.; Cliff decides that he has had enough of Dandy Dandridge. Bobby ends up cutting all ties with Lisa Alden. J.R. pursues Kimberly Cryder and plots revenge against Weststar.
Episode 11
Lovers and Other Liars
November 27, 1987
Dandy Dandridge becomes violent after Cliff closes down their drilling. Lisa ends up stalking Christopher. Ray worries that Bobby doesn't want him to marry Jenna. Sue Ellen finds out that J.R. has been unfaithful again.
Episode 12
Brothers and Sons
December 4, 1987
Ray wants Bobby to be his best man at his and Jenna's wedding. Christopher learns that he's Lucas' half-brother. There is tension at the Ewing barbecue. April hits a roadblock in her investigation of Nicholas. Lisa Alden ends up springing a surprise.
Episode 13
Brother, Can You Spare a Child?
December 11, 1987
Bobby gets ready to fight Lisa's lawsuit. Sue Ellen eats with the Cryders. Casey Denault plots against J.R. Charlie ends up getting busted with her boyfriend.
Episode 14
Daddy's Little Darlin'
December 18, 1987
Christopher and Bobby are worried about his adoption but each of them for very different reasons. Ray punishes Charlie's boyfriend. Cliff's natural gas operation ends up hitting a snag. Sue Ellen attempts to make J.R. jealous.
Episode 15
It's Me Again
January 8, 1988
J.R. wants Kimberly to prove herself to him if he's to leave Sue Ellen for her. Jenna might not be over Bobby. Clayton meets the model from the painting. Charlie is discovered fooling around with Randy again. Nicholas embezzles money from Sue Ellen. Cliff receives a buyout offer.
Episode 16
Marriage on the Rocks
January 15, 1988
Ray attempts to make some headway with Charlie. Kimberly's worried that J.R. might not be as serious about leaving Sue Ellen. Clayton goes out for dinner with the painting model. April and Bobby go out on a date. Lisa Alden wants Cliff to help her gain custody of Christopher.
Episode 17
Anniversary Waltz
January 22, 1988
J.R. hits an obstacle in attempting to reacquire Ewing Oil. April's investigator worries about Nicholas' mob connection. Clayton's preoccupation with Laurel starts to affect him. Bobby learns the true source of the custody battle.
Episode 18
Brotherly Love
February 5, 1988
Bobby's fury over J.R.'s treachery frightens the rest of the family. Sue Ellen and Nicholas grow closer. Casey asks Sly out on a date. Charlie and Ray fall out again. Clayton attempts to make things up to Miss Ellie.
Episode 19
The Best Laid Plans
February 12, 1988
Sue Ellen wants to work with Bobby against J.R. Charlie looks for assistance in dealing with Ray. Laurel Ellis' ex-boyfriend arrives in Dallas. Christopher's custody trial could be cancelled.
Episode 20
Farlow's Follies
February 19, 1988
Miss Ellie ends up reacting to Clayton's indiscretions. Kimberly and J.R. attempt to pull the trigger on their scheme. Ray and Jenna attempt to work with Charlie. April lets Bobby know that she is being blackmailed.
Episode 21
Malice in Dallas
February 26, 1988
Christopher's custody trial gets underway. April discovers the truth about Nicholas' real identity. Miss Ellie has trouble dealing with Clayton's actions. Charlie's scholastic performance concerns Jenna and Ray.
Episode 22
Crime Story
March 4, 1988
April ends up being intimidated by Nicholas' thugs. J.R. wants Cliff to keep hold of his Weststar holdings. Bobby mixes business with pleasure with Kay Lloyd. Miss Ellie goes to see Lucy. Clayton is blackmailed. Charlie's bad behaviour continues.
Episode 23
To Have and to Hold
March 11, 1988
April's apartment is broken into. Miss Ellie confronts Clayton. Cliff self-medicates. Charlie has to face the repercussions of her actions. J.R. asks Ray to buy into Weststar. Kay Lloyd shows up in Dallas to see Bobby.
Episode 24
Dead Reckoning
March 18, 1988
Bobby continues to see Kay. Jenna begins to have some second thoughts about sending Charlie to boarding school. Ray attempts to help a woman in distress. Cliff and Casey Denault meet; Clayton attempts to explain Laurel Ellis to his wife. Nicholas warns away April.
Episode 25
Never Say Never
April 1, 1988
J.R. makes a move on Laurel Ellis as the rest of the family attempts to rally around Clayton. Sue Ellen starts to become suspicious of Nicholas. Bobby is introduced by Kay to a powerful senator.
Episode 26
Last of the Good Guys
April 8, 1988
J.R. discovers some crucial evidence in Clayton's homocide case. Kimberly attempts to stop the Weststar takeover bid. Ray goes out with Connie. Casey attempts to partner with Cliff. Bobby and Kay continue to see each other.
Episode 27
Top Gun
April 15, 1988
Cliff's drug addiction gets worse. J.R. looks forward to running Weststar unaware of the surprise that awaits him. Bobby feels Kay's career is more important to her than he is. Laurel informs Clayton about the blackmail scheme.
Episode 28
Pillow Talk
April 29, 1988
J.R. is determined to gain revenge against Sue Ellen for screwing him out of Weststar. Bobby and Kay attempt to keep their relationship going. Ray attempts to cut Connie loose. Miss Ellie decides how to handle Clayton. Cliff offers a gas field to Jeremy.
Episode 29
Things Ain't Goin' So Good at Southfork, Again
May 6, 1988
Lucy and Jenna both return to Southfork. Sue Ellen attempts to get her son from J.R.'s clutches. April and Cliff work with Casey. Kay is hesitant to leave Washington for a new life in Dallas. Bobby manages to make some progress in being allowed to use the Ewing name for business again.
Episode 30
The Fat Lady Singeth
May 13, 1988
Clayton intervenes on Sue Ellen's behalf in an effort to help her gain custody of John Ross. Lucy meets Casey. Ray and Jenna think about their future together. Jordan Lee claims that he has seen Pam. J.R. and Nicholas are involved in a violent struggle over Sue Ellen.
