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.

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.