Dallas

In the second season premiere, the battle for Ewing Energies heats up as Christopher and John Ross clash over opposing visions for the company. As Christopher seeks to gain the upper hand in his divorce from Rebecca Sutter, a game-changing revelation turns everything on its head, causing the entire family to put their differences aside and rally together — except for John Ross, who uses J.R.'s dirty little tricks to take revenge on Christopher and Elena. Meanwhile, Ann is blackmailed by her ex-husband, Harris Ryland, forcing her and Bobby to confront a shocking secret from Ann's past.

With Christopher and Bobby at the helm of Ewing Energies, and Elena working to gain a stronger foothold within the company, J.R. and John Ross strike a deal to wrestle control of Ewing Energies away from them. Meanwhile, Pamela Rebecca Barnes — formerly known as Rebecca Sutter — schemes with John Ross to take half of Christopher's shares in Ewing Energies to fulfill her father's desire for revenge against the Ewings. And Ryland's mother, Judith (recurring guest star JUDITH LIGHT -- Ugly Betty, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Who's the Boss?), proves to be just as evil as her son.

When new evidence mysteriously surfaces pointing to foul play in Tommy's disappearance, Christopher aims to connect Pamela to the crime. J.R. and John Ross maneuver on two fronts to reclaim their birthright, including poisoning one family member against another. Pamela continues to push her father's agenda to gain control of Ewing Energies. As a new member of the family arrives at Southfork, Ann is pushed to the brink by Ryland's sadistic games and finally takes action.

With the future of Ewing Energies in jeopardy, Christopher does everything possible to keep a key deal alive. J.R. works to undermine Pamela, forcing John Ross to choose between a Ewing and a Barnes. Cliff Barnes (guest star KEN KERCHEVAL) returns to meet with an unlikely visitor.

Ryland continues his onslaught of Ann, exposing secrets from her past that threaten to destroy her. Meanwhile, John Ross' plot to take over Ewing Energies solidifies; Christopher changes tactics with Pamela Barnes; and an enemy from the Ewings' past resurfaces.

John Ross continues to persuade Sue Ellen to help him take control of Ewing Energies. Christopher and Pamela Rebecca work with their lawyers to settle their divorce. With Drew's help, Christopher makes a startling revelation that could change the fate of Ewing Energies. And the whole family comes together when an outsider tries to undermine them all.

In the aftermath of John Ross and Sue Ellen's coup to take over Ewing Energies, Bobby retaliates with the help of his brother Gary (guest star TED SHACKELFORD -- Dallas [original], Knots Landing), leaving the family in a standoff. Meanwhile, Pamela is caught between Christopher and John Ross as the cousins clash, with it all culminating in a winner-takes-all car race.

After a lifetime of scheming and dealing, J.R. Ewing finally meets his end. The Ewing family reels at hearing the news and is shocked to learn from the authorities that J.R.'s death is the result of a random mugging. The family strives to set aside their differences and mourn together and, accompanied by many characters from J.R.'s past, the Ewings bury their own. In a heartrending goodbye episode, Dallas bids farewell to the legendary J.R. Ewing ... only to uncover powerful evidence that leads to a shocking revelation worthy of one of television's most iconic characters. As in life — and now in death — nothing is ever as it seems when it comes to J.R. Ewing.

As Bobby, Christopher and John Ross get to work on J.R.'s masterpiece, J.R.'s will has lasting ramifications for the family legacy and Southfork. Pamela proves her loyalty to John Ross by giving him information against her father, and Christopher's relationship with Elena is tested when Christopher resorts to a tactic worthy of J.R. Meanwhile, Drew is forced to betray the Ewings when a family member is threatened, and Sue Ellen uses her wits to get Gary (recurring guest star TED SHACKELFORD) out of Dallas.

Peace among the Ewings is threatened when catastrophe strikes and Christopher's technology is believed to be the cause. As Bobby struggles to keep the family together, Sue Ellen reaches out to an old friend for help. Meanwhile, Pamela's mother, Afton Cooper (recurring guest star AUDREY LANDERS -- Dallas [original], Burn Notice), returns to Dallas to take care of her daughter. And Emma is put in the middle of her father and grandmother's relationship, pushing her closer to Drew, who is wrestling with a dark secret.

A conspiracy emerges intent on keeping Christopher to blame for recent events and to cripple Ewing Energies. The investigation of the Ewings into this conspiracy brings revelations in line with J.R.'s masterpiece and introduces a new adversary into the mix. John Ross and Pamela bond as he helps her comes to terms with a personal issue just as Christopher and Elena's relationship takes a turn. Meanwhile, Ryland makes a move against Drew to protect Emma.

With the clock ticking in the wake of Cliff (recurring guest star KEN KERCHEVAL) and Ryland putting Ewing Energies on the verge of collapse, the Ewings battle back with J.R.'s masterpiece to guide them. Christopher and John Ross attempt to bring Pamela into the fold by turning her against her father, at the risk of alienating her completely. Meanwhile, Bobby is on the brink of exposing Ryland's crimes as Emma and Drew's relationship continues to fracture, and Christopher closes in on finding his mother.

After Pamela proves her loyalty to John Ross, he goes out on a limb to let her in on J.R.'s master plan. But when Christopher's suspicions about her seem to be right, John Ross begins to question if his trust was misplaced, leading Pamela to show her mettle in game-changing fashion. Meanwhile, Drew confides in Elena about a dark secret that leaves her forced to choose between her family and her love for Christopher. And Bobby continues his fight to keep Ewing Energies out of the hands of Cliff Barnes (recurring guest star KEN KERCHEVAL).

When John Ross and Pamela make a shocking discovery about an enemy's whereabouts the night J.R. was killed, Bobby is compelled to reveal more of J.R.'s master plan to them and ask for their help in a surprising way. Meanwhile, Christopher heads out to search for his mother, but, as an unexpected secret comes to light, a rift drives Christopher and Elena apart. At the same time, Sue Ellen makes an impassioned plea to convince Ken Richards (guest star LEE MAJORS -- The Fall Guy, The Six Million Dollar Man) to do the right thing, even though it may have dire consequences for him.

In the electrifying second season finale, the Ewings unite to execute J.R.'s master plan. Twists and turns abound as each family member tries to ensure its success in ways that would make even a scoundrel like J.R. Ewing proud. When the shocking answer to the question "Who killed J.R.?" is finally revealed, the stage is deliciously set for new alliances and battles to begin.