Fair rating?Oil Baron's Ball III
Wendell invites Cliff Barnes to sit at the Westar table at the Oil Barons' Ball. Sly needs a break from work and from interacting with Cliff. Miss Ellie confides in Donna about Clayton's adjustment to Southfork. Bobby tells Pam she's overreacting to the recent "events" concerning Mark Graison. Eddie Cronin investigates Lucy's past. Bobby and Jenna set a wedding date. Bobby wants to spare Pam a wedding announcement at the ball. J.R. tries to get Jamie a job. Ellie tries to make Clayton comfortable and she orders new bedroom furniture. J.R. is impressed by Mandy Winger. Cliff is worried about Pam's emotional state. Pam is upset again about Bobby and Jenna marrying. At the Oil Barons' Ball J.R. makes a surprise announcement and Pam feels devastated.
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#2In Season 8of 30 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 356 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.5
1984First airedNovember 16, 1984
Guest stars
Omri Katzas John Ross Ewing III
Deborah Rennardas Sly Lovegren
Don Starras Jordan Lee
Jenilee Harrisonas Jamie Ewing
Deborah Sheltonas Mandy Winger
Morgan Woodwardas Marvin "Punk" Anderson
William Smithersas Jeremy Wendell
Fredric Lehneas Eddie Cronin
Kathleen Yorkas Little Betty
Christopher Stoneas Dave Stratton
Michael Alldredgeas Steve JacksonSherril Lynn Rettinoas Jackie Dugan
Deborah Tranellias Phyllis Wapner
Roseanna Christiansenas TeresaCrew
Michael PreeceDirector
David PaulsenWriter
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