J.R. and Bobby take their families on a trip to California in an effort to avoid Calhoun's anger. Cliff's deal with Jeremy Wendell continues. Senator Dowling continues to make a play for Donna. Miss Ellie and Clayton start to reconnect.

J.R. recovers from the shooting as Bobby fills in as head of Ewing Oil. Cliff wants to know where his sister's loyalties lay. Donna and Senator Dowling continue to grow closer. Charlie wonders why Ray is staying away from her mother and her.