Dallas

Season 5

TV-14

J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.

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26 Episodes

Missing Heir
E1
Missing HeirThe body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
E2
Gone, But Not ForgottenJ.R. and Cliff testify about the death. J.R. tries to take advantage of Sue Ellen leaving the Southern Cross to arrange the funeral to kidnap John Ross back but is foiled by Dusty. Cliff has no luck finding a new job or convincing anyone to move against Bobby for ethics violations. Bobby and Pam start an attempt to adopt but find out the wait is long.
Showdown at San Angelo
E3
Showdown at San AngeloJ.R. uses Miss Ellie to gain access to the Southern Cross and John Ross. Ellie and Clayton meet and agree the custody issues is not their fight. J.R. threatens Sue Ellen and when that fails tries to convince Ellie to kidnap John Ross.
Little Boy Lost
E4
Little Boy LostJ.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister.
The Sweet Smell of Revenge
E5
The Sweet Smell of RevengePam goes missing. J.R. starts a new plot to blackmail the Farlows into making Sue Ellen leave by buying up all the available crude oil to destroy their refinery. Bobby gets a letter with a picture of Kristin and her baby and an offer of more information for sale. After hours of searching the police find Pam - at the edge of a building's roof.
The Big Shut Down
E6
The Big Shut DownClayton Farlow stands firm against J.R. Pam begins psychiatric treatment. Kristin's lover sells Bobby the child's birth certificate and checks Kristin received from Texas. Pam meets her sister Katherine.
Blocked
E7
BlockedBobby talks to Jordan Lee who denies being the father of Kristin's baby. Clayton refuses to throw out Sue Ellen, despite J.R.'s control of the oil.The price of oil starts to drop, making J.R.'s plan much riskier.
The Split
E8
The SplitJock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published.
Five Dollars a Barrel
E9
Five Dollars a BarrelJ.R. finds himself in financial hot water and must broker an extension of his loan. Cliff takes advantage of J.R.'s hot spot to get some concessions. Pam is allowed to leave the hospital and visit Southfork.
Starting Over
E10
Starting OverMiss Ellie decides to give Ray a loan to help him out and discovers what J.R. has been up to. Sue Ellen realizes Dusty won't be happy with her and leaves the Southern Cross. Bobby buys Kristin's baby, thinking J.R. the father and brings the baby home to confront. J.R. He lingers in the hall when he hears Miss Ellie arguing with J.R. and Pam comes downstairs, sees the baby and jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Waterloo at Southfork
E11
Waterloo at SouthforkMiss Ellie calls the family together to vote on whether J.R. should continue as president of Ewing Oil. Bobby tries to figure out a way to adopt baby Chistopher without Pam figuring out who he is. Ray pulls out of his development deal, leaving Donna angry that he wouldn't confide in her or ask for help.
Barbecue Two
E12
Barbecue TwoMiss Ellie plans the annual Ewing Barbecue to celebrate Jock's return from South America. Lucy invites Mitch to the party but is annoyed when he neglects her. Ray gets drunk and embarrasses Donna. Miss Ellie gets a shocking phone call.
The Search
E13
The SearchIn shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation.
Denial
E14
DenialJock's death has a devastating effect on J.R. and Bobby has to cover for himself as well as his brother in running Ewing Oil. J.R. is unable to deal even with the simplest of business demands in his grief.
Head of the Family
E15
Head of the FamilyWhile J.R. recovers from the devistation of Jock's death, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Bobby lies to Pam about where the baby come from.
The Phoenix
E16
The PhoenixAs J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend.
My Father, My Son
E17
My Father, My SonJ.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man.
Anniversary
E18
AnniversaryJ.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch.
Adoption
E19
AdoptionBobby wants Sue Ellen's approval to allow him to adopt Christopher. J.R. attempts to get Ray's voting shares once and for all. Roger's obsession with Lucy gets out of control. Cliff learns about J.R.'s plan to get him out of Dallas.
The Maelstrom
E20
The MaelstromNot knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth.
The Prodigal
E21
The ProdigalKatherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records.
Vengeance
E22
VengeanceCliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger.
Blackmail
E23
BlackmailBobby Ewing's worst fears are realized when Farraday is murdered but a much worse blackmailer takes his place, his brother, J.R. With copies of Christopher's adoption records in his possession, J.R. realizes that he is probably the real father and now he can force Bobby to do his will so that Pam will never find out.
The Investigation
E24
The InvestigationCliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates.
Acceptance
E25
AcceptanceMiss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen.
Goodbye, Cliff Barnes
E26
Goodbye, Cliff BarnesCliff is devastated by Sue Ellen's return to J.R. and when Afton visits him she makes a shocking discovery. Bobby comes clean and reveals Christopher's true parentage to Pam. Clayton makes a return to Southfork and Lucy admits to a terrible secret.