Ray and Donna consider their options about what they can do with their unborn baby with down syndrome. Dusty claims that he's remaining in Dallas. J.R. attempts to find a way to rid himself of Pam. Cliff wants Jamie back. Angelica Nero tries to impress the city's oilmen.

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Ken Kercheval

Howard Keel

Susan Howard

Victoria Principal

Priscilla Presley

Steve Kanaly

Close Encounters

The Wind of Change

The Ewing family come together for Bobby's funeral. Dusty informs Sue Ellen that he is in love with her. Miss Ellie is happy to see Gary back home for a while.

The Family Ewing

After Sue Ellen gets drunk again, a worried Clayton and Miss Ellie look for her. Bobby's will is read, leaving Cliff hoping to take advantage of what it says. Mandy wants J.R. to divorce Sue Ellen.

Rock Bottom

Clayton and Miss Ellie continue to look for Sue Ellen. Pam finds herself being courted by two offers for Christopher's Ewing Oil shares. J.R. and Dusty face off over Sue Ellen.

Those Eyes

Miss Ellie thinks about Jeremy Wendell's offer for her Ewing Oil stock. Dusty vows to stick by Sue Ellen. Pam is followed by a mysterious person.

Resurrection

Pam is shocked to find out that Mark Graison really is still alive. J.R. looks into Jack's background. Ray and Miss Ellie consider whether to accept Weststar's offer for their Ewing Oil stock. Dusty is concerned that his efforts to help Sue Ellen could actually be a hindrance to her recovery.

Saving Grace

Sue Ellen's mother pays a visit to Southfork, hoping to reunite her and J.R. Mark explains his absence to Pam. Jack grows closer to Jenna. Miss Ellie wrestles with her decision about what to do with her Ewing Oil shares.

Mothers

Miss Ellie and Pam come to their final decisions about the Weststar offer. Donna and Ray receive some bad news about their unborn child. Sue Ellen continues to progress in her recovery. Jack attempts to woo Jenna further. Mandy makes an appearance at the Oil Baron's Ball.

Angelica makes an appearance at the Southfork Rodeo. Sue Ellen's mother warns her to stay away from Dusty. J.R. offers Jack a position at Ewing Oil. Donna is rushed to the hospital.

Cliff attempts to repair his relationships with both Jamie and Pam. Sue Ellen restarts the custody battle with J.R.

Suffer the Little Children

John Ross runs away as his parents battle it out to gain custody of him. Angelica attempts to push through her deal with Ewing Oil. J.R. continues to investigate her motives.

The Prize

J.R. decides to appeal having lost John Ross' custody. Donna and Ray attempt to deal with the loss of their baby in very different ways. J.R.'s kidnapped detective is used by Angelica and Nicholas to futher the Marinos venture. Sue Ellen and her mother clash about her future.

En Passant

J.R. attempts to trick Sue Ellen into giving up custody of their son. Jenna cools things off with Jack. Pam wants to go on vacation with Mark. Clayton makes a deal without Miss Ellie knowing about it.

Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen

Clayton attempts to shield Miss Ellie from his financial problems. Ray and Donna move into Southfork. Cliff attempts to make Mandy see that J.R. doesn't care about her. Jack disappears.

Curiosity Killed the Cat

Pam looks for answers about the emerald from Matt Cantrell. Mandy ends up double-crossing J.R. Jack is still missing.  Sue Ellen starts a new job.

The Missing Link

The search for Jack increases as his sister is close to death. Donna begins working with people suffering from Down Syndrome. Angelica reveals the reason why Jack is so important to her. Pam looks for a way to work with Mark.

Twenty-Four Hours

Jamie starts to recover at the hospital. J.R. recruits Marilee Stone into the Marinos deal. Clayton's problems improve as he has no idea that Miss Ellie is the source of the improvement. Pam plans a visit to Mark's Colombian emerald mine.

The Deadly Game

J.R. and Cantrell continue to work together to set up Pam. Angelica begins to grow unhappy over the profit sharing arrangement from the Marinos deal. Mark feels he and Pam might not have a future together.

Blame it on Bogota

Pam and Matt make their way to Colombia.; Sue Ellen's stability causes J.R. reevaluate her. Clayton finds out that Miss Ellie has been helping him. Donna confides to Miss Ellie that her baby would've been disabled. Jenna becomes more and more despondant over Bobby's death.

Shadow Games

J.R. and local authorities attempt to find Pam who has disappeared in Colombia. Jack gives into Grace's charms. Mandy stops working for Cliff.

Missing

Mark and Cliff attempt to secure Pam's release. Jenna's depression increases. Donna ends up going grows closer to a disabled child. J.R. believes that he understands Dimitri. Mandy admits her treachery.

Dire Straits

J.R. continues to show an interest in reconciling with Sue Ellen. Jenna starts to realize that she can't deal with her grief over Bobby on her own. Pam wants to explore the emerald mine. Ray takes an interest in a deaf foster child.

Overture

J.R. becomes more suspicious of Angelica and the Marinos deal. Pam attempts to defend her position at Ewing Oil. Ray continues to bond with the deaf boy.

Sitting Ducks

J.R. and Jack have no clue of the danger they're in at the Martinique conference. Pam begins to question her role at Ewing Oil. Jenna comes close to a complete mental breakdown.

Masquerade

Angelica vanishes following the assassination attempt. Jenna makes plans to leave Dallas. Ray talks to Donna about adopting. Pam comes a decision about her position at Ewing Oil.

Just Desserts

Having managed to regain control of Ewing Oil, J.R. sets his sights on Sue Ellen. Ray and Donna begin adoption procedures. Angelica makes plans to get revenge.

Nothing's Ever Perfect

J.R. attempts to get a much bigger piece of the Marinos deal. Ray's manslaughter conviction could ruin the adoption. Matt makes an emerald strike. Angelica returns to America.

J.R. Rising

Cliff believes that J.R.'s set him and the cartel for failure in the Marinos deal. Donna and Ray work on Tony's reluctance to be adopted. Jamie ia scared that a new Barnes / Ewing feud is about to errupt. Angelica returns to Dallas.

Serendipity

The cartel joins Cliff in the battle against J.R. Pam and Mark make wedding plans. Angelica moves forward with her plans for revenge scheme. Donna and Ray have to face more obstacles in their quest to adopt Tony.

Thrice in a Lifetime

Ben Stivers causes suspicion from Clayton and Punk. J.R. receives some valuable information against Mark. Ray and Donna get a hearing in their adoption case. Angelica comes closer to gaining revenge.

Hello, Goodbye, Hello

J.R. makes a pledge to Sue Ellen. Angelica brings her revenge plot to fruition. Ray and Donna find out if they'll be allowed to adopt Tony. Pam and Mark are married. When Pam wakes up she finds a surprise waiting for her in the shower.

Blast from the Past

The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.

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