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30 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 25, 198748 mins
Pam is severely burned and has some broken bones, but the doctor believes she will live. JR looks for a new office for J.R.E Industries. Mandy refuses to leave Dallas w/out JR. Ellie, after hearing a/b Clayton's previous MI and current blockage, tries to prevent Clayton from creating himself further complications. Ray trades his Scout for a new Suburban to transport Jenna, Charlie, and Lucas (7 lbs. 14 oz. named after Jenna's father). April meets Wilson Cryder, Wendell's executive assistant and West Star's chairman of the board. He makes her aware of West Star's goal of keeping JR and Bobby repressed. West Star believes JR will continue to be a threat until he is dead.

Episode 2
Fri, Sep 25, 198747 mins
Miss Ellie worries about Clayton's activities while Sue Ellen meets Nicholas Pearce, a dashing investment banker who seeks to help her build up her lingerie business. Meanwhile, J.R. obtains the will for Pamela in case she doesn't make it.
Episode 3
Fri, Oct 2, 198746 mins
A veiled figure, who invades Pam's hospital room, sends shock waves through the Ewing household. A confused and angry Christopher vanishes from Southfork, sending the ranch into further turmoil.
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 9, 198748 mins
Bobby makes a startling discovery when he enters Pam's hospital room.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 16, 198746 mins
Bobby and Cliff and the rest of the Ewings desperately search for Pam, fearful that the mystery figure may be involved in her disappearance. Bobby and Cliff make an odd pair as they scour Texas to unravel the mystery surrounding Pam.

Episode 6
Fri, Oct 23, 198748 mins
J. R. pays the 5 million dollar debt and has Serena's boyfriend's company transferred to his subsidiary called Deep Sands Incorporated. Serena loses her beau and later reports that her settlement didn't come in from her ex-husband. She planned to go back to prostitution, but J. R. puts her to work by having her delve into the life of Wilson Cryder. Sue Ellen and Pearce return to Dallas. J. R. has Casey meet poolside with Marilee Stone about business concerning an oil field in Angelina County. Marilee is still a hot mama. A sexy photographer follows a depressed Christopher and later runs into Bobby during Christopher's ice skating lesson. Dandy tells Cliff about some land he owns in East Texas that he believes is rich with oil. He doesn't have the money to drill, but he knows that Cliff does. Sue Ellen sets up a meeting with Nicholas Pearce, but this time he invites April to convince her to invest in Valentine lingerie's expansion.
Episode 7
Fri, Oct 30, 198748 mins
Pam unloads another devastating bombshell on Bobby.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 6, 198747 mins
The families of Southfork anxiously await news from the hospital concerning Clayton. J.R. tries to comfort a scared and nervous Miss Ellie as Clayton undergoes surgery.
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 13, 198748 mins
Bobby comes to a weighty resolution concerning his beloved Pam. Christopher's reaction to the bad news from Pam provides Bobby with the impetus for his decision.
Episode 10
Fri, Nov 20, 198748 mins
Ray and Jenna reveal their good news to Bobby and the rest of the Ewings. Despite their budding relationship, Bobby severs ties with Lisa Alden in the interest of Christopher, but takes the initiative with another woman from his past.
Episode 11
Fri, Nov 27, 198747 mins
Frustrated and furious at Cliff for shutting down his oil rig, Dandy takes control with a shotgun. J.R., with the unwitting help of April Stevens, continues to pursue Weststar, as well as Kimberly Cryder.
Episode 12
Fri, Dec 4, 198747 mins
With Bobby as best man, Ray and Jenna finally exchange wedding vows. The wedding day finds Christopher struggling with the discovery of the identity of Lucas's father, while Jenna pines over past feelings for Bobby.

Episode 13
Fri, Dec 11, 198747 mins
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.

Episode 14
Fri, Dec 18, 198748 mins
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.
Episode 15
Fri, Jan 8, 198847 mins
After an ultimatum from Dr. Styles, J.R. demands a show of faith from Kimberly concerning their relationship.
Episode 16
Fri, Jan 15, 198848 mins
J.R. and Sue Ellen's marriage takes a turn for the worse after Kimberly leaves her spouse and demands that J.R. follow suit.
Episode 17
Fri, Jan 22, 198847 mins
An angry Bobby vows vengeance upon the culprit he suspects is behind Lisa's custody battle.

Episode 18
Fri, Feb 5, 198847 mins
Bobby plots his own secret quest to regain the name of Ewing Oil.
Episode 19
Fri, Feb 12, 198847 mins
J.R. and Kimberly Cryder concoct a scandalous surprise for Sue Ellen. To Bobby's relief, Lisa Alden can't be found, apparently cancelling the trial. Clayton finds comfort from a supportive Laurel, while Miss Ellie walks into the shock of her life.
Episode 20
Fri, Feb 19, 198847 mins
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.

Episode 21
Fri, Feb 26, 198847 mins
The long awaited custody trial for Christopher comes to pass, pitting Lisa Alden against a determined Bobby. J.R. and Bobby square off against each other concerning J.R.'s involvement with Lisa.
Episode 22
Fri, Mar 4, 198848 mins
April's mischievous undertaking to uncover Nicholas' true identity lands her in hot water. April is forced to go into hiding when some thugs attempt to question her about Nicholas.

Episode 23
Fri, Mar 11, 198847 mins
A frightened April succumbs to the strong-arm pressure of thugs and reveals Nicholas' identity. J.R. prepares for the battle with Dr. Styles, but Kimberly fears for her father's failing health.
Episode 24
Fri, Mar 18, 198847 mins
Clayton erupts into a vengeful rage when David Shulton tells Ellie about Clayton's tryst with Laurel. To J.R.'s delight, Miss Ellie informs the family she has kicked Clayton out of the house.

Episode 25
Fri, Apr 1, 198848 mins
J.R. sets his sights on the beautiful and innocent Laurel Ellis. Clayton's arrest for murder provides J.R. with ammunition to lure Laurel into his stable of conquests. In their effort to win back Ewing Oil, Kay introduces Bobby to a powerful Senator.
Episode 26
Fri, Apr 8, 198847 mins
J.R. revels in his power when he uncovers evidence that could extricate Clayton from the charge of murdering David Shulton. Holding the key to Clayton's freedom, J.R. decides to use the information to his own advantage.
Episode 27
Fri, Apr 15, 198848 mins
J.R. triumphantly prepares to assume control of Weststar Oil. Nicholas reveals his mysterious whereabouts to Sue Ellen and Laurel divulges J.R.'s sexual blackmail plot to a furious Clayton.
Episode 28
Fri, Apr 29, 198847 mins
In the aftermath of Sue Ellen's victory over J.R., he threatens that she'll never see their son again.
Episode 29
Fri, May 6, 198848 mins
Jenna returns to an ominously empty home. A lonely Lucy Ewing Cooper returns to Southfork to learn that Miss Ellie has reached a decision that may change the ranch forever.
Episode 30
Fri, May 13, 198847 mins
J.R. declares all out war on his brother Bobby, wife Sue Ellen, and Nicholas Pearce. Cliff receives startling news about Pam and Lucy meets the calculating Casey Denault.