Making of a President

1No More Mister Nice Guy (1)

45 minNov 7, 1980

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.

2No More Mister Nice Guy (2)

45 minNov 9, 1980

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.

3Nightmare

45 minNov 14, 1980

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.

4Who Done It?

45 minNov 21, 1980

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.

5Taste of Success

45 minNov 28, 1980

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

6The Venezuelan Connection

45 minDec 5, 1980

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.

7The Fourth Son

45 minDec 12, 1980

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.

8Trouble at Ewing 23

45 minDec 19, 1980

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.

9The Prodigal Mother

45 minJan 2, 1981

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.

10Executive Wife

45 minJan 9, 1981

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.

11End of the Road (1)

45 minJan 16, 1981

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.

12End of the Road (2)

45 minJan 23, 1981

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

13Making of a President

45 minJan 30, 1981Now viewing

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.

14Start the Revolution With Me

45 minFeb 6, 1981

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

15The Quest

45 minFeb 13, 1981

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.

16Lover, Come Back

45 minFeb 20, 1981

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.

17The New Mrs. Ewing

45 minFeb 27, 1981

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

18Mark of Cain

45 minMar 13, 1981

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.

19The Gathering Storm

45 minMar 27, 1981

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.

20Ewing vs. Ewing

45 minApr 3, 1981

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

21New Beginnings

45 minApr 10, 1981

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.

22Full Circle

45 minApr 17, 1981

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

23Ewing-Gate

45 minMay 1, 1981

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.