Episodes 30

1 The Road Back

September 30, 1983

45m

Bobby attempts to rescue those trapped in the fire at Southfork. Mickey opens his eyes.

2 The Long Goodbye

October 7, 1983

45m

Sue Ellen wants autonomy from J.R. Pam and Bobby talk about getting back together. Clayton wants Bobby to look after Miss Ellie.

3 The Letter

October 14, 1983

45m

Katherine attempts to convince both Bobby and Pam to get a divorce. Sue Ellen looks help in dealing with John Ross' mental health issues.

4 My Brother's Keeper

October 21, 1983

45m

Pam and Bobby begin divorce proceedings. Peter starts to become smitten with Sue Ellen. Lucy attempts to comfort Mickey; J.R. continues to play Bobby in their contest to control the company.

5 The Quality of Mercy

October 28, 1983

45m

Mickey's depression increases Ray ends up taking some drastic action after Micjey's health deteriorates. Pam considers an offer to team with Cliff and Mark. Cliff wants Sly to spy for him.

6 Check and Mate

November 4, 1983

45m

Ray ends up being charged with Mickey's murder. Punk reveals who the winner is in the battle for Ewing Oil. Holly attempts to pursue a relationship with Bobby.

7 Ray's Trial

November 11, 1983

45m

Ray's murder trial gets under way. Bobby runs into Jenna Wade. Sue Ellen's interest in Peter causes jealousy from J.R.

8 The Oil Baron's Ball

November 18, 1983

45m

Ray learns his fate as his trial for the murder of Mickey comes to an end. Pam isn't happy to see Jenna at the Oil Baron's Ball.

9 Morning After

November 25, 1983

45m

Cliff's comments about Jock and Digger don't sit to well with the Ewing family. After Jenna and Bobby spend the night together, Katherine is upset at not being Bobby's date. J.R. wonders if Charlie could be Bobby's daughter.

10 The Buck Stops Here

December 2, 1983

45m

In an effort to hold onto Bobby, Katherine attempts to bribe Jenna. JR is concerned that Sue Ellen and Peter have become more than friends but Sue Ellen is keeping her distance.

11 To Catch a Sly

December 9, 1983

45m

JR's secretary is forced by Cliff into spying for him. After JR finds out he turns Sly into a double agent. Bobby and Pam continue to fight their feelings for each other.

12 Barbecue Four

December 16, 1983

45m

Miss Ellie and Clayton return home for the annual Southfork barbecue. JR manages to get one over on Cliff. Katherine vows to get rid of Jenna.

13 Past Imperfect

December 23, 1983

45m

J.R. is determined to break up Ellie and Clayton's engagement. Jenna is not happy after Bobby buys her a boutique to secure her own independence.

14 Peter's Principles

January 6, 1984

45m

Mark is not happy with Pam for meeting Bobby. Sue Ellen ends up giving in to her passion for Peter. J.R. investigates Clayton's family.

15 Offshore Crude

January 13, 1984

45m

Sue Ellen reminds JR that they have an open marriage as she desperately attempts to stay away from Peter.

16 Some Do… Some Don't

January 20, 1984

45m

Sue Ellen is told by JR to finish her affair with Peter because he wants another baby.

17 Eye of the Beholder

January 27, 1984

45m

Sue Ellen is left upset after she sees Peter with Lucy. Ellie decides not to marry Clayton.

18 Twelve Mile Limit

February 3, 1984

45m

Mark asks Pam to marry him. Edgar is discovered unconscious in his hotel room.

19 Where is Poppa?

February 10, 1984

45m

JR and Peter find out that Sue Ellen miscarried as a result of the accident. Mark pressures Pam for an answer to his marriage proposal.

20 When the Bough Breaks

February 17, 1984

45m

Jenna is quizzed by Bobby about Charlie's father. Peter considers having a baby with Sue Ellen.

21 True Confessions

February 24, 1984

45m

Jenna tells Bobby the reasons why she named him as the father on Charlie's birth certificate.

22 And the Winner Is...

March 2, 1984

45m

The winning bidder of the oil contract is revealed. Sue Ellen hears a confession from Peter.

23 Fools Rush In

March 9, 1984

45m

Miss Ellie sets a wedding date to marry Clayton. Katherine attempts to convince Pam to marry Mark.

24 The Unexpected

March 16, 1984

45m

JR attempts to destroy Peter. Pam finally gives Mark an answer to his marriage proposal.

25 Strange Alliance

March 23, 1984

45m

Jenna wants Bobby to sort out the way he is feeling. Lucy wonders why Peter won't go on a date with her.

26 Blow Up

April 6, 1984

45m

Lucy works outs that Peter and Sue Ellen have been seeing one another. JR and Jessica make plans to stop the wedding.

27 Turning Point

April 13, 1984

45m

Clayton warns his sister to stay away from JR. Sue Ellen wonders why Pam agreed to marry Mark.

28 Love Stories

May 4, 1984

45m

JR manages to trick Katherine. Cliff realises the severity of his current situation.

29 Hush, Hush, Sweet Jessie

May 11, 1984

45m

JR ends up realizing that his mother could be in grave danger after he takes a look into someone's past.

30 End Game

May 18, 1984

45m

The tensions increase at the Ewing's ranch as the search for Miss Ellie and Jessica continues.

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