In a political panel on live TV Jim Hendrick and Gordon Deckard castigate the Clinton administration about Whitewater and blast the news media for the smear campaign against Jr's father and his family

Things heat up at the ranch for memorial Day weekend when a war awards breaks out between JR and Kyle over their worth as men. Max comes to the ranch for a few weeks to work the ranch and spend time with JR. Jim spent his time at a rally in New York City

Betsy and Mike Fields are vying for Jim to return back to the ranch. Christine is bored with the prospect of spinning the whole summer at the ranch with family, and Jr and his friends are struggling with the culture of dating and image along with the issue of Chastity in dating relationships.

Criticizing Congress for not moving fast enough on his legislation Jim Hendrick blames the Democrats and the libertarians for getting what he sees is a perverted form of bipartiisan politics.

Anxious about an inspection of the ranch Betsy has a Louisiana mob boss for a political favorite in Texas. NR continuous working on a final chapter of his book to be sent to a third publisher in June. Jim continues to adjust for life in Washington DC without Betsy

Happiness is all around as the family celebrates Jr's graduation, but Kyle is being egotistical and difficult.

Jr is depressed for having to leave Kristen for the summer, but he is excited about graduation and the potential of getting his foot published. Meanwhile his father is in a flurry of press activity and personal appearances. Back at the ranch Betsy is spreading over and a government inspection

Before the senior advisory committee Jr gives his final advocacy contention defense. Despite his best efforts Dr Harmon and McMay Mark him as cum laude

Jr's father prices the American Spirit of the Republic that even though times are currently perilous he still has hope for the American Republic

On the Blake Carter show Jr's father announces that he will not be resigning anytime soon unless his mission is accomplished or he is forced by the President to resign