Season 4

Episodes • 1980

Patrick Duffy
Barbara Bel Geddes
Jim Davis
Linda Gray
Larry Hagman
Ken Kercheval
Susan Howard
Victoria Principal
Charlene Tilton
Steve Kanaly
No More Mister Nice Guy (1)

1. No More Mister Nice Guy (1)

45 min

J.R. is rushed to the hospital in critical condition following his gunshot wound. As the police investigate, they discover many people have the motive for shooting J.R. and everyone patiently waits by J.R.'s bedside hoping he will wake up and identify the shooter.

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No More Mister Nice Guy (2)

2. No More Mister Nice Guy (2)

45 min

J.R., paralyzed after the shooting, undergoes further surgery to help save his life. While J.R. is in the hospital, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil for the time being. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen worries that she was the shooter as the police identify more suspects in the shooting.

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Nightmare

3. Nightmare

45 min

Bobby has a hard time running Ewing Oil with J.R. undermining his every decision. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie finds the gun that was used in the shooting and Sue Ellen, full of guilt, has nightmares about J.R.'s shooting.

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Who Done It?

4. Who Done It?

45 min

Sue Ellen is arrested for the shooting and the Ewings abandon her completely, not coming to her aid. After bail is posted by an unknown person, a session with a psychiatrist reveals the real shooter.

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Taste of Success

5. Taste of Success

45 min

Loving his newfound power as head of Ewing Oil, Bobby works to accomplish something that Jock or J.R. never did -- buy a refinery.

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The Venezuelan Connection

6. The Venezuelan Connection

45 min

Jock is torn between Bobby and J.R. when J.R. decides to take back control of Ewing Oil, but Bobby refuses to relinquish his position. Meanwhile, Pam continues to search for her mother and Lucy's friends meet Mitch Cooper.

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The Fourth Son

7. The Fourth Son

45 min

Amos, Ray Krebbs' father, arrives in Southfork with shocking news. Meanwhile, Bobby must deal with his first crisis at Ewing Oil when a tanker and the 600,000 barrels onboard sink.

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Trouble at Ewing 23

8. Trouble at Ewing 23

45 min

When Ewing 23 receives a bomb threat, the incident gives J.R. an opening to take back control of Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray reels from the shocking news that he is Jock's son and worries that Donna is slipping away from him.

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The Prodigal Mother

9. The Prodigal Mother

45 min

Pam believes that she has finally located her mother. Meanwhile, Mitch agrees to marry Lucy and J.R. hatches his plan to regain power of Ewing Oil.

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Executive Wife

10. Executive Wife

45 min

Pam begins to feel lonely as Bobby spends most of his time preoccupied with Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, J.R. tries to convince Jock to work on a deal that would go against Bobby.

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End of the Road (1)

11. End of the Road (1)

45 min

J.R. falls for Mitch's sister, Afton, and tries to gain the upper hand when Bobby makes a deal on behalf of Ewing Oil.

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End of the Road (2)

12. End of the Road (2)

45 min

As J.R. flirts with Afton at the wedding, Sue Ellen finds herself pursuing an old boyfriend.

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Making of a President

13. Making of a President

45 min

As J.R. returns to his position at Ewing Oil, J.R. undergoes a public relations campaign in order to help his image. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen finds Pam with Alex and Miss Ellie continues to be angry with Jock.

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Start the Revolution With Me

14. Start the Revolution With Me

45 min

J.R. sets out to exact revenge on the Asian government after it takes over Ewing Oil wells. Meanwhile, Bobby looks into solar energy.

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The Quest

15. The Quest

45 min

J.R. sets out to put an end to Cliff's potential political career, but is surprised when he learns who else is looking into having a political career. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen believes she has a stalker.

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Lover, Come Back

16. Lover, Come Back

45 min

Though at first she is overjoyed that Dusty is alive, Sue Ellen's happiness proves to be short-lived. Meanwhile, J.R.'s dealings in Asia brings the Cartel back to life.

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The New Mrs. Ewing

17. The New Mrs. Ewing

45 min

As Donna and Ray tie the knot, Lucy competes for Miss Young Dallas. Meanwhile, Jock and Miss Ellie continue to feud.

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Mark of Cain

18. Mark of Cain

45 min

As J.R. continues to deal in Asia, the Ewing family split over what is being done. Meanwhile, Lucy's inflated ego over her pageant win creates tension and Sue Ellen continues her affair with Clint Ogden.

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The Gathering Storm

19. The Gathering Storm

45 min

With their marriage on the rocks, Jock threatens to sell Ewing Oil if Ellie divorces him. Meanwhile, Clint tries to convince Sue Ellen to leave J.R.; Lucy's ego continues to threaten her marriage; and Pam becomes suspicious of Cliff.

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Ewing vs. Ewing

20. Ewing vs. Ewing

45 min

Newlyweds Donna and Ray tries to fix Jock and Ellie's strained marriage. Meanwhile, J.R. continues to try to sell out Ewing Oil.

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New Beginnings

21. New Beginnings

45 min

J.R.'s plan to sell is cut short by Jock and Ellie's reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jeremy Wendell sets out to get revenge against J.R.

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Full Circle

22. Full Circle

45 min

Kristen makes her return to Dallas; Lucy and Mitch split up; and Cliff meets his mother.

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Ewing-Gate

23. Ewing-Gate

45 min

J.R.'s deals in Asia may end up costing him Ewing Oil, as well as his freedom. Meanwhile, Dusty tries to get Sue Ellen to take John Ross and leave J.R.

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