Season 8

01 Killer at Large Episode 128th September 1984 Afton finds Bobby shot in J.R.'s office. Lucy suspects J.R. framed Peter. Ray tries to warn J.R. against Randolph. Sue Ellen and J.R. have a new "marital arrangement" after the showdown with Peter. Lucy, J.R., and Sue Ellen rush to Dallas Memorial where Bobby undergoes an operation. J.R. realises the killer was after him. Tract 340 comes in and Cliff is delighted. The bullet wound blinds Bobby. Marilee is angry with J.R. after Cliff strikes oil. Afton suspects Cliff shot Bobby. Jenna and Pam meet by Bobby's hospital bed. An attempt is made on J.R.'s life. Afton leaves Cliff. Pam stops Katherine from going into the hospital to see Bobby. Marilee seduces Cliff. Bobby is sceptical about J.R. "watching" the Ewing Oil business while he's away. J.R. and Bobby learn that the killer is still at large. 02 Battle Lines Episode 25th October 1984 Bobby informs Jenna that marriage is off the cards unless he manages to regain his sight. Cliff ends up being arrested for attempted murder. 03 If at First You Don't Succeed Episode 312th October 1984 Pam vows to ruin JR. The Ewing family receives sad news about Jock's brother Jason. 04 Jamie Episode 419th October 1984 Katherine is discovered attempting to kill Bobby and is taken off to jail. JR meets his niece Jamie. 05 Family Episode 526th October 1984 JR is not convinced that Jamie is really a Ewing. Pam and Jackie see Mark's car. 06 Shadow of a Doubt Episode 62nd November 1984 After Pam receives some flowers from 'Mark' she wonders if he is still really alive. 07 Homecoming Episode 79th November 1984 Pam decides to hire a salvage expert to find out what really happened to Mark in the plane crash. 08 Oil Baron's Ball III Episode 816th November 1984 Pam is upset after she finds out about Bobby and Jenna's upcoming marriage plans. 09 Shadows Episode 923rd November 1984 Miss Ellie ends up realizing that Clayton is still feeling sensitive about her past with Jock. 10 Charlie Episode 1030th November 1984 Cliff believes that there is a conspiracy going on between JR and Wendell. 11 Barbecue Five Episode 117th December 1984 Mandy ends up going on a lunch date with JR, but only after Cliff approves of the idea. 12 Do You Take This Woman… Episode 1214th December 1984 Lucy ends up giving in to Eddie's charms in a deserted stable. Bobby ends up being jilted at the alter by Jenna. 13 Deja Vu Episode 1321st December 1984 Pam attempts to hide her happiness after she learns that Bobby's wedding was cancelled. 14 Odd Man Out Episode 1428th December 1984 Bobby finds it hard to come to terms with the fact that Jenna has married somebody else. Pam continues to look for Mark. 15 Lockup in Laredo Episode 154th January 1985 J.R. is confronted by Jamie about his marital indiscretions. Lucy attempts to help Eddie. 16 Winds of War Episode 1611th January 1985 Lucy and Eddie begin working together. Bobby ends up being contacted about a ransom. 17 Bail Out Episode 1725th January 1985 Pam discovers the truth behind her search for Mark. 18 Legacy of Hate Episode 181st February 1985 Mandy finds herself feeling torn between Cliff and J.R. Pam is out for revenge. 19 Sins of the Fathers Episode 198th February 1985 Jenna is scared that she could have killed Marchetta. 20 The Brothers Ewing Episode 2015th February 1985 The Ewing brothers attempt to protect the family fortune. Sue Ellen takes a trip overseas. 21 Shattered Dreams Episode 2122nd February 1985 J.R. confides in Mandy and tries to get Cliff out of her life. Miss Ellie vows to stay at Southfork with Clayton through the troubled times. Donna argues with Ray over his involvement in the fight for Ewing Oil. Veronica Robinson contacts Bobby. On her way to Hong Kong, Pam feels she's still attached to Bobby. Cliff tries to figure out a way to make sure Jamie stays on his side. The venue of Jenna's trial is changed to Dallas. Lucy learns she's been sharing Eddie with his girlfriend Betty. Cliff offers Jamie a job. J.R.'s plan to win over Mandy backfires. Lucy confronts Eddie and tells him off. Pam gets her hopes up for finding Mark in Hong Kong. Clayton proposes a truce to Ray. Veronica is found dead and Jenna's hopes are shattered again. 22 Dead Ends Episode 221st March 1985 Bobby refuses to believe that Veronica died of natural causes. Barnes-Wentworth hires Jamie as a drilling expert. Ray and J.R. investigate Jason Ewing's past. In Hong Kong, Pam suspects J.R. may be behind her trip. Cliff tries to rush his lawyer in the lawsuit against the Ewings. Police say Veronica died of a drug overdose. J.R. wants to have a fresh start with Mandy. Despite an initial setback, Pam is determined to find Mark in Hong Kong. Cliff tries to get closer to Jamie. Ray explains to Donna his reasons for siding with J.R. Sly Lovegren returns to Ewing Oil. Bobby and Jenna locate a man from Veronica's flight. Marilee Stone makes up with Jamie. Cliff insults Mandy and gets a punch from J.R. Pam is disappointed in Hong Kong. 23 Trial and Error Episode 238th March 1985 Sue Ellen consoles Pam in Hong Kong after her dreams of finding Mark Graison are shattered. Mandy Winger fears a deeper involvement with J.R. Christopher misses Pamela and is consoled by Bobby. Ray and Donna have a big fight after she strikes oil. Pam continues to suspect that J.R. is behind her Hong Kong trip. J.R. is seriously worried that Jenna Wade may go to prison and he wants to keep Bobby and Pamela apart. Bobby is forced to testify at Jenna's trial. Donna and Ray have serious marital problems and she moves into Southfork. Veronica's sister refuses to testify at Jenna's trial. Pam accepts that Mark is dead. 24 The Verdict Episode 2415th March 1985 Pam and Sue Ellen decide to stop over on the way from Hong Kong. Ewing 17 is shut down for contaminating drinking water and J.R. plots to set up the head of the Texas Energy Commission. Bobby pressures Veronica's sister Anne to testify for Jenna. Ray wants Donna back home. Anne cooperates with Bobby to some extent. Pam and Sue Ellen return to Dallas. Miss Ellie has a breakdown at the trial. Bobby tries to console Pam but Jenna is upset seeing them together up close. Mandy refuses to continue to see J.R. as long as he remains married to Sue Ellen. A verdict is pronounced in Jenna's murder trial. 25 Sentences Episode 2529th March 1985 J.R. blackmails the head of the Texas Energy Commission. Pam tells Cliff that she has finally accepted Mark Graison's death. Charlie has a tough life, with her father dead and her mother found guilty of manslaughter. Pam consoles Bobby after the verdict in Jenna's trial. Cliff and Jamie get a lot closer. Bobby makes a shocking announcement in court during Jenna's sentencing. Jamie tells Sue Ellen about her and Cliff. Sue Ellen learns for the first time about J.R. and Mandy Winger. Eddie and Lucy's partnership is dissolved and he leaves Dallas. Pam thinks Bobby lied to her about Charlie's paternity. Sue Ellen confronts J.R. about Mandy and threatens divorce. A court date is set in Jamie and Cliff's lawsuit against the Ewings. J.R. has a surprise meeting with Pam about her, Bobby, and the future. Bobby and Scotty Demarest question a stewardess about Veronica. Ray advises Lucy to contact Mitch. J.R. succeeds in manipulating the Texas Energy Commission's head into making trouble for Cliff. 26 Terms of Estrangement Episode 2612th April 1985 J.R. plots to have Pam and Bobby get back together. Cliff fears his offshore operation may be shut down. The airline comes up with breakthrough evidence in Jenna's case. J.R. is offered information on the lawsuit. Mandy Winger tells J.R. off. J.R. has an angry confrontation with Sue Ellen and Clayton. Cliff proposes to Jamie. Sue Ellen and Donna wonder about "the curse of Ewing men." J.R. gets Bobby thinking about going back to Pam. Jamie's brother Jack appears and offers J.R. a deal. Jenna's case is reopened but Bobby faces a problem with Jenna herself. Lucy succeeds in contacting Mitch. 27 The Ewing Connection Episode 2719th April 1985 J.R. tells Bobby and Ray about Jack's deal. Jamie is very upset after seeing Jack. Sue Ellen continues in her therapy group. Lucy meets with Mitch in Atlanta. Jack reveals his deal to the Ewing brothers. Pam and Bobby reminisce about old times and kiss. Cliff's Gold Canyon 340 continues to be shut down and Cliff is mad at the head of the Texas Energy Commission. John Ross has a medical emergency. Cliff tries to find Jack. The Ewing brothers sign a deal with Jack Ewing. Cliff rushes his marriage to Jamie. Donna learns she's pregnant. Police spot a suspect who probably killed Veronica. J.R. makes Sue Ellen feel guilty about John Ross' medical emergency and she turns to alcohol again. 28 Deeds and Misdeeds Episode 283rd May 1985 J.R. promises Mandy that Sue Ellen will soon be out of the picture for good. Cliff and Jamie make wedding preparations as the Ewing family discover proof their claim to Ewing Oil is false. Lucy and Mitch start to become closer again. Donna wants to tell Ray about the baby she is expecting. 29 Deliverance Episode 2910th May 1985 John Ross recovers after the surgery. Miss Ellie tells J.R. he should show Cliff the new evidence in the lawsuit. Police question the suspect in Jenna's case. J.R. asks Cliff to drop the lawsuit. Bobby and Pam vow love for one another. Ray gets excited about nailing Cliff in court and Donna doesn't like it. Donna conceals her pregnancy from Ray. The suspect confesses to having murdered Marchetta. Mitch asks Lucy to move in with him. The Ewings win the case against Cliff and Jamie. J.R. promises Mandy Winger to put Sue Ellen away into "the hands of professional medical help." Jenna is released and the Ewings throw a big victory party. 30 Swan Song Episode 3017th May 1985 Sue Ellen gets drunk at the Ewing victory party. Donna tells Ray about her pregnancy. J.R. reassures Mandy Winger that the problem with Sue Ellen will be resolved. Jenna can't wait to get married and Bobby is confused about who he should marry. Sue Ellen assures Clayton and Miss Ellie that she stopped drinking. Mitch and Lucy remarry. Cliff considers an annulment of his marriage to Jamie. Dusty reappears. Pam tells Bobby he has to marry Jenna. J.R. asks Sue Ellen to agree to end their marriage. Bobby proposes to Pam. Jamie surprises Cliff during their conversation about annulment. Then as Bobby leaves Pam's house, a car drives straight towards Pamela, Bobby pushes Pam out of the way and the car hits him. The crash and the driver is revealed to be Katherine Wentworth who is dead. Bobby is rushed to hospital where he dies of massive internal injuries.