Season 5

01 Missing Heir Episode 19th October 1981 The body found in the pool on Southfork is finally identified, which prompts J.R. and Cliff to accuse each other of the murder. 02 Gone, But Not Forgotten Episode 216th October 1981 Cliff and J.R. continue to clash -- J.R. hatches a plot to get John Ross back, but Cliff decides to leave Dallas. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to repair her marriage. 03 Showdown at San Angelo Episode 323rd October 1981 With the help of Miss Ellie, J.R. is able to see John Ross while he is at Clayton Farlow's ranch. Meanwhile, Ray goes into business. 04 Little Boy Lost Episode 430th October 1981 J.R. gets ready for a custody battle while Bobby begins the search for a child to adopt. Meanwhile, Cliff meets Katherine, his half-sister. 05 The Sweet Smell of Revenge Episode 56th November 1981 J.R. confronts the Farlows about John Ross. Meanwhile, Pam is sent to the hospital following a breakdown. 06 The Big Shut Down Episode 613th November 1981 J.R. tries to seek revenge on the Farlow's by drying up their oil supply. Meanwhile, Bobby is able to buy information about Kristin's baby. 07 Blocked Episode 720th November 1981 J.R.'s plot to dry up the Farlows' oil backfires. Meanwhile, Pam continues to withdraw from the family. 08 The Split Episode 827th November 1981 Jock unveils the new plan for Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Ray's development runs into problems and Donna's book is published. 09 Five Dollars a Barrel Episode 94th December 1981 Cliff confronts J.R. about the note he is holding for the Ewings and threatens foreclosure. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers a link between Kristin and J.R. 10 Starting Over Episode 1011th December 1981 Miss Ellie discovers J.R.'s true motives as J.R. heads to a broker to look into selling Ewing stock. Meanwhile, Bobby uncovers the truth about Kristin's baby. 11 Waterloo at Southfork Episode 1118th December 1981 Miss Ellie turns on J.R. as J.R. tries to get Sue Ellen declared an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Ray pulls out of his development deal. 12 Barbecue Two Episode 121st January 1982 Miss Ellie puts together a homecoming barbecue when she learns that Jock is coming home from South Africa. However, the plans are put on hold when the family receives a devistating phone call. 13 The Search Episode 138th January 1982 In shock over Jock's disappearance, J.R., Bobby and Ray head to South America to help the crash investigation. 14 Denial Episode 1415th January 1982 The reality of Jock's death hits J.R. hard. Meanwhile, Miss Ellie stops Jock's will from being read and Ray and Donna's relationship begins to fall apart. 15 Head of the Family Episode 1522nd January 1982 While J.R. recovers from the devistation of Jock's death, Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Meanwhile, Bobby lies to Pam about where the baby come from. 16 The Phoenix Episode 1629th January 1982 As J.R. makes his return to Ewing Oil, Ray faces conflict with Bobby and Donna. Meanwhile, Lucy is stalked by her photographer friend. 17 My Father, My Son Episode 175th February 1982 J.R. wants Ray's Ewing Oil voting shares and to ruin Sue Ellen and Cliff's friendship. Bobby manages to make some inroads into adopting Christopher. Donna begins to work on her next book. After seeing Mitch with somebody else, Lucy ends up with another man. 18 Anniversary Episode 1812th February 1982 J.R. arranges a job opportunity so that Cliff will be out of Dallas. He then attempts to reunite with Sue Ellen. Donna finds Ray with another woman. Bobby buys a business for Pam to run. Evelyn informs Lucy that she wants to be with Mitch. 19 Adoption Episode 1919th February 1982 Bobby wants Sue Ellen's approval to allow him to adopt Christopher. J.R. attempts to get Ray's voting shares once and for all. Roger's obsession with Lucy gets out of control. Cliff learns about J.R.'s plan to get him out of Dallas. 20 The Maelstrom Episode 2026th February 1982 Not knowing how Christopher really is, J.R. attempts to find out what happened to Kristin's son. Ray starts to put his life back together. Mitch wants Lucy to agree to a divorce. J.R. meets Katherine Wentworth. 21 The Prodigal Episode 215th March 1982 Katherine need help from J.R. after Cliff is given power at Wentworth Tool and Die. Donna discovers a dreadful secret from the Ewing and Culver family pasts. J.R. manages to get his hands on Christopher's birth records. 22 Vengeance Episode 2212th March 1982 Cliff ends up falling for the fake land deal. J.R.'s belief that's he's Christopher's father ends up leading to a blackmail plot. Lucy's request for a different photographer annoys Roger. 23 Blackmail Episode 2319th March 1982 Bobby finds himself being questioned about Farraday's murder. The rest of the family await word about Lucy's kidnapping. Donna reveals what she found out about Jock and Sam's scheme. 24 The Investigation Episode 2426th March 1982 Cliff attempts to get money from Sue Ellen. Bobby and Pam attempt to find Lucy. Bobby receives a visit from Farraday's associates. 25 Acceptance Episode 252nd April 1982 Miss Ellie decides to accept that Jock is dead and comes to a decision on Donna's book. Bobby tries to help the police set up a sting to catch Farraday's killers. Cliff ends up being fired for embezzlement by his mother; J.R. attempts to win back Sue Ellen. 26 Goodbye, Cliff Barnes Episode 269th April 1982 Cliff is really upset by Sue Ellen's return to J.R.. Bobby ends up revealing the truth about Christopher's parentage to Pam. Clayton returns to town. Lucy ends up admitting a terrible secret.