Season 12

01 Carousel Episode 128th October 1988 J.R. is taken to the hospital following his shooting by Sue Ellen. She thinks about filing murder charges against J.R. for Nicholas' death while also facing attempted murder charges of her own. Carter McKay meets Clayton and inquires about buying Ray's ranch. Cliff and April look for Pam. Bobby and Jeremy Wendell clash. 02 No Greater Love Episode 24th November 1988 Bobby is offered by Clayton a refinery deal. Cliff wants out of the oil business for good. Mitch wants Lucy to return home to Atlanta. J.R. comes back to Southfork. Clayton introduces Miss Ellie to Carter. Sue Ellen purchases a house. 03 The Call of the Wild Episode 311th November 1988 The Ewing men leave to go on a backwoods hunting trip. J.R. takes a liking to Cally Harper, a local waitress. Cliff offers Jordan Lee a deal to buy Barnes / Wentworth. Casey ends up striking oil. 04 Out of the Frying Pan Episode 418th November 1988 J.R. finds himself being accused of raping Cally. Bobby ends up making a surprising offer for a partnership in Ewing Oil. Clayton and Carter have to deal with a water shortage on their ranches. Sue Ellen finalises her divorce from J.R. 05 Road Work Episode 52nd December 1988 Cliff makes his decision about Bobby's offer to join Ewing Oil. J.R. attempts to escape from Haleyville's prison. Jeremy Wendell makes a play for Sue Ellen. 06 War and Love and the Whole Damned Thing Episode 69th December 1988 J.R. manages to escape from jail but there is a price to be paid. Ray returns from Europe. Clayton and Miss Ellie look for a solution to Carter McKay's dam. Sue Ellen works with Jeremy Wendell. Casey wants Lucy to sleep with him. Bobby continues to see Tracey Lawton. 07 Showdown at the Ewing Corral Episode 716th December 1988 J.R. makes Cally the offer of a new life if he can leave Haleyville. Sue Ellen and Jeremy Wendell continue their relationship. Cliff joining Ewing Oil surprises the whole of Dallas. 08 Deception Episode 86th January 1989 Southfork is under lockdown with the Carter McKay situation escalating. J.R. attempts to find out his rights as a fugitive. Jeremy Wendell attempts to convince Sue Ellen to seek revenge. Tracey ends up opening up to Bobby. 09 Counter Attack Episode 913th January 1989 The war with Carter gets worse. April manages to outmanoeuvre Casey. Sue Ellen worries that she's lost John Ross for good. J.R. looks for help in dealing with his Haleyville ordeal. 10 The Sting Episode 1020th January 1989 Miss Ellie agrees to sell a small piece of Southfork to Carter. April and Lucy plot against Casey. Sue Ellen has words with Jeremy. J.R. receives some unwelcome visitors. 11 The Two Mrs. Ewings Episode 1127th January 1989 J.R. attempts to find a way out of his marriage to Cally. Sue Ellen thinks about entering the movie business. Weststar's new chairman is announced at the Oil Baron's Ball. Bobby and Cliff attempt to close a deal in Louisiana. 12 The Switch Episode 123rd February 1989 Cally asks Sue Ellen for advice on helping to deal with J.R. Bobby wants to know what Carter is up to. Cliff believes that April's working against Ewing Oil. Nicholas' father decides to investigate his death. 13 He-e-ere's Papa! Episode 1310th February 1989 Cally wants a real wedding to be held at Southfork. J.R. is quizzed for answers surrounding Nicholas Pearce's death. Cliff looks at a real estate deal. Bobby hopes that Christopher will like Tracey. 14 Comings and Goings Episode 1417th February 1989 Sue Ellen makes plans for her first movie when she teams up with Don Lockwood and Lucy. Cally manages to become a hero at Southfork. Tommy McKay shows up in Dallas. 15 Country Girl Episode 1524th February 1989 Miss Ellie and Clayton return to Dallas. Cally comes to an understanding with John Ross, and makes a surprise announcement. Tommy makes a move on April. Don and Sue Ellen continue to plan a movie to embarrass J.R. 16 Wedding Bell Blues Episode 1624th February 1989 J.R. and Cally marry at Southfork though a tornado ends up threatening the ceremony. After Cliff opens a letter meant for J.R. a massive brawl follows. Sue Ellen has Don Lockwood come to Southfork to do some research for the film. Lucy attempts to steer Tracey away from Bobby. 17 The Way We Were Episode 173rd March 1989 Cally attempts to keep Bobby and J.R. on good terms with each other. Sue Ellen grows closer to Don. Tommy becomes involved with drugs. Cliff wants some answers from April. 18 The Serpent's Tooth Episode 1810th March 1989 Sue Ellen and Don continue to see each other. J.R. attempts to find out about Weststar's dealings hoping to get back into Ewing Oil. Bobby and Tracey's relationship comes under pressure. Christopher is jealous about the amount of time Cally is spending with John Ross. 19 Three Hundred Episode 1917th March 1989 Sue Ellen begins to have some second thoughts about her movie plans. Tommy needs $100,000 and April ends up suffering. Bobby and J.R. end up being forced to talk about their differences. 20 April Showers Episode 2031st March 1989 Cally wants to improve the way she speaks. Sue Ellen begins casting her movie. April admits that she has feelings for Bobby. The situation becomes more desperate for Tommy. Ewing Oil has a major new deal in the works. 21 And Away We Go! Episode 217th April 1989 Tracey leaves to take care of Tommy. J.R. and Cally manage to get Helstrom into a compromising situation at a Western bar. Bobby sees April in the hospital. Afton returns to Dallas. 22 Yellow Brick Road Episode 2214th April 1989 J.R., Bobby, and Cally travel to Salzburg for business and pleasure. Sue Ellen's movie begins to be filmed. Cliff and Afton continue to see each other. Carter claims to want peace. 23 The Sound of Money Episode 2328th April 1989 Bobby and J.R. refuse to sell Ewing Oil to Brundin and suspect that Carter McKay is behind the scheme. Cliff asks Afton to marry him. Cally proves too much for J.R. who turns to a former flame. Clayton's memory problems continue. Sue Ellen worries about who will be hurt if she continues with her movie plans. 24 The Great Texas Waltz Episode 245th May 1989 Vanessa makes a play for J.R. Bobby is busy with April's surprise visit, Cliff believes that Afton's daughter could be his. Sue Ellen and Don spend time with John Ross. 25 Mission to Moscow Episode 2512th May 1989 Bobby and J.R. travel to Moscow to find out more about the dealings in Europe. Clayton gets help with his memory problems. Sue Ellen discovers that revisiting the past is tougher than she thought it would be. Cliff attempts to commit to Afton. Cally and Vanessa meet. 26 Reel Life Episode 2619th May 1989 Bobby and April continue seeing each other, though somebody is out to scare her. Carter is welcomed back at Weststar. Miss Ellie is surprised by a birthday card addressed to Jock. Sue Ellen warns Cally that she'll have to fight to make her marriage work. Sue Ellen issues a threat to J.R.