J.R.'s counter-revolution brings the oil wells back under private control, which reconciles him with the cartel. Ray proposes to Donna. Mitch and Lucy continue to fight over money. Sue Ellen discovers Dusty Farlow is alive.
Sue Ellen discovers an old acquaintance is still with the living. Clayton Farlow is introduced. Lucy hires a maid. Bobby is running for the State Senate. JR's coup pans out. As always, Cliff is pissed.