The Ewing men leave to go on a backwoods hunting trip. J.R. takes a liking to Cally Harper, a local waitress. Cliff offers Jordan Lee a deal to buy Barnes / Wentworth. Casey ends up striking oil.

J.R. finds himself being accused of raping Cally. Bobby ends up making a surprising offer for a partnership in Ewing Oil. Clayton and Carter have to deal with a water shortage on their ranches. Sue Ellen finalises her divorce from J.R.

J.R. manages to escape from jail but there is a price to be paid. Ray returns from Europe. Clayton and Miss Ellie look for a solution to Carter McKay's dam. Sue Ellen works with Jeremy Wendell. Casey wants Lucy to sleep with him. Bobby continues to see Tracey Lawton.

J.R. makes Cally the offer of a new life if he can leave Haleyville. Sue Ellen and Jeremy Wendell continue their relationship. Cliff joining Ewing Oil surprises the whole of Dallas.

Miss Ellie agrees to sell a small piece of Southfork to Carter.

April and Lucy plot against Casey. Sue Ellen has words with Jeremy. J.R. receives some unwelcome visitors.

J.R. attempts to find a way out of his marriage to Cally. Sue Ellen thinks about entering the movie business. Weststar's new chairman is announced at the Oil Baron's Ball. Bobby and Cliff attempt to close a deal in Louisiana.

Cally wants a real wedding to be held at Southfork. J.R. is quizzed for answers surrounding Nicholas Pearce's death. Cliff looks at a real estate deal. Bobby hopes that Christopher will like Tracey.

Sue Ellen makes plans for her first movie when she teams up with Don Lockwood and Lucy. Cally manages to become a hero at Southfork. Tommy McKay shows up in Dallas.

Miss Ellie and Clayton return to Dallas. Cally comes to an understanding with John Ross, and makes a surprise announcement. Tommy makes a move on April. Don and Sue Ellen continue to plan a movie to embarrass J.R.

Cally attempts to keep Bobby and J.R. on good terms with each other. Sue Ellen grows closer to Don. Tommy becomes involved with drugs. Cliff wants some answers from April.

Cally wants to improve the way she speaks. Sue Ellen begins casting her movie. April admits that she has feelings for Bobby. The situation becomes more desperate for Tommy. Ewing Oil has a major new deal in the works.

J.R., Bobby, and Cally travel to Salzburg for business and pleasure. Sue Ellen's movie begins to be filmed. Cliff and Afton continue to see each other. Carter claims to want peace.