When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.

Sid refuses J.R.'s offer of a partnership in Sid's experimental engine, but Abby readies to make her own deal.

On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.