Season 3

01 Whatever Happened to Baby John? (1) Episode 121st September 1979 Sue Ellen suffers post-partum depression and becomes disinterested in her newborn child. Meanwhile, Cliff claims that John Ross is his son. 02 Whatever Happened to Baby John? (2) Episode 228th September 1979 Bobby suspects that Cliff is to blame when John Ross goes missing. Meanwhile, J.R. receives a 1 million dollar ransom demand. 03 The Silent Killer Episode 35th October 1979 When it is uncovered that Digger has a fatal genetic disorder, Cliff worries that he may have passed on the faulty gene to John Ross if indeed he is the father. 04 Secrets Episode 412th October 1979 As Pam decides to not tell Bobby she's pregnant due to the family's genetic disorder, Val tries to convince Bobby to have Lucy meet with her. 05 The Kristin Affair Episode 519th October 1979 Kristin begins to pursue J.R. romantically after he gives her a summer job in his office. Meanwhile, Bobby learns the truth that Pam is pregnant before she makes a decision about having an abortion due to the risk of genetic defect. 06 The Dove Hunt Episode 626th October 1979 J.R. and Jock are both shot by a sniper when a man seeks revenge on the Ewing family during a hunting trip in Louisiana. 07 The Lost Child Episode 72nd November 1979 As Bobby bonds with the ranch hand's son, Pam informs him that their unborn child may have a fatal genetic defect. Meanwhile, J.R. hires a man to tail Sue Ellen. 08 Rodeo Episode 89th November 1979 At the annual Ewing rodeo, Sue Ellen develops a crush on Dusty Farlow, a cowboy, and Digger uses the event to find time to see John Ross. 09 Mastectomy (1) Episode 916th November 1979 Miss Ellie worries that her marriage will fall apart when she believes she has breast cancer. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen has a fling with Dusty, the cowboy; and Alan furthers J.R.'s plan. 10 Mastectomy (2) Episode 1016th November 1979 Miss Ellie must cope with Jock and Lucy's poor reaction to her mastectomy. Meanwhile, Sue Ellen meets up with Dusty at a hotel. 11 The Heiress Episode 1123rd November 1979 Lucy pursues Alan Beam. Pam confronts Bobby about trying to ruin Cliff and as she does so she inadvertently learns about J.R.'s oil deal in Asia. 12 Ellie Saves the Day Episode 1230th November 1979 J.R. must admit that Southfork may be threatened when Asian oil drilling is delayed by storms and his loan on the property is due. 13 Mother of the Year Episode 1314th December 1979 Sue Ellen's continuing post-partum depression and avoidance of John Ross begins to create conflict among the family. Meanwhile, Jock must sell the Asian oil leases in order to keep Southfork. 14 Return Engagements Episode 1420th December 1979 Miss Ellie's sadness over Gary's birthday is short-lived when she learns the he and Val plan to marry in Dallas. 15 Love and Marriage Episode 1521st December 1979 J.R. works to get Bobby back in the office so that Jock will be forced to say home. Pam surrounds herself with her work after losing her baby. 16 Power Play Episode 164th January 1980 Much to Kristin's surprise, J.R. convinces Alan to marry Lucy. 17 Paternity Suit Episode 1711th January 1980 Digger admits to a reporter that Cliff is the father of John Ross. After the news breaks, a series of custody suits lead to a blood test that determines the paternity of John Ross once and for all. 18 Jenna's Return Episode 1818th January 1980 As Sue Ellen continues to see Dusty, Bobby meets up with Jenna when Pam leaves town. Meanwhile, Ray and Donna second guess their relationship. 19 Sue Ellen's Choice Episode 191st February 1980 Sue Ellen receives pressure from Dusty to leave J.R., which ultimately leads Sue Ellen to ask for a divorce. Meanwhile, Bobby and Pam's marriage is also on shaky ground due to Jenna's return. 20 Second Thoughts Episode 208th February 1980 J.R. tries to convince Alan and Lucy to relocate to Chicago, but Jock works to find Alan a law partnership in Dallas. 21 Divorce - Ewing Style Episode 2115th February 1980 When J.R. learns that Sue Ellen is having him followed, he strikes back by stopping her from taking John Ross away from him by proving she is drinking again. 22 Jock's Trial (1) Episode 2222nd February 1980 Cliff investigation of the body found on Southfork leads him to suspect that Jock is to blame. 23 Jock's Trial (2) Episode 2329th February 1980 Jock goes on trial for murder. Sue Ellen begins drinking heavily to deal with Dusty's death. 24 The Wheeler Dealer Episode 2414th March 1980 J.R. continues to try to strike a deal for his Asian oil and Pam sets out to find information on her mother who is believed to be dead. 25 A House Divided Episode 2521st March 1980 Bobby and Pam leave Southfork. Meanwhile, J.R. is shot following the nationalization of the Asian oil wells which ends up ruining competing oil wells.