Jr continues to recover and go through test at the hospital and trying to reignite his relationship again with Jennifer powers at the same time he is angry at his father along with the rest of the family being angry with his father

Is JR languages undergoing test at the Mayo clinic in Phoenix his father is tooling around conducting business and pleasure all over Phoenix area

April 13th 1952 the story of the separation and divorce of Jr's maternal grandparents based on the story told by his Uncle Carl

As Jr and his father continue their hard feud the birthday party of Jim and Betsy's first born grandson Andrew takes place at the ranch and everyone has a good time

Jim Betsy and Christine come to terms on how Jim and Betsy met in Denver city in 1960 meanwhile JR is making moves and strong good ethical political deals in Washington DC

Jr and his group returned back to the ranch to get away from his father and I joined by other family members as JR has the Christmas party of his life as his anger at Brad and Jim Bob grows. With white water scandals heating up and Jared's brother Kyle becoming more narcissistic Charlie tries to introduce a new culture to JR

Things come to a head as Jim's reputation is on trial because of a drunk on Christmas Day. Betsy admits to Jim that she does not love John Dustin only him. JR Hendrick refuses to represent his father in Washington DC. Christine confrence John Dustin for his behavior and after saying a few parting words leaves the family's life for a while

Jared's father celebrates his triumph in media a little too much that Christmas which wins the ire of Jr. Promising to room with Charlie Nation as a result

JR'S father He tries desperately to understand his family meanwhile Jr. On a vacation the Gainesville is faced with The Choice of define his father and rooming with Charlie Nation

Charlie pretends to be a devoted friend And at the same time stick it to JR to marry Jennifer Bowers. A power play takes place in the Hendrick clan for J r's choices regarding Charlie and Jennifer