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Clayton goes overseas on vacation. Bobby finds Farraday murdered. Sue Ellen accuses J.R. of destroying her friendship with Clayton. Donna and Miss Ellie clash over Donna's discovery of Jock's involvement in Jonas Culver's death. Cliff thinks he's on the verge of striking oil and asks Sue Ellen again to marry him. J.R. tells Bobby he's Christopher's father and demands Bobby's loyalty on Ewing Oil business in return for keeping the matter secret. J.R. tells Sue Ellen that Cliff is heading for disaster. Police take Bobby in for questioning about Farraday's murder.
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#2In Season 5of 26 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 356 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.5
1982First airedMarch 19, 1982
Guest stars
Howard Keelas Clayton Farlow
Fern Fitzgeraldas Marilee Stone
Leigh McCloskeyas Mitch Cooper
Dennis Redfieldas Roger Larson
Art Hindleas Jeff Farraday
Jonathan Goldsmithas Joe Smith
Tom Sternas Detective WhiteTyler Banksas John Ross Ewing III
Deborah Rennardas Sly LovegrenDeborah Tranellias Phyllis Wapner
Pamela Murphyas Marie
Robert F. Hoyas Detective HowardTom Reganas Thomas
Sharon Maddenas Travel AgentCrew
Michael PreeceDirector
Leonard KatzmanWriter
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