JR faces a moderate illness that puts him in the hospital, causing him to repioritize his ife concerning his friendships with Ken and Brad. Meanwhile, his father Jim rises to power as Administrator for Public Liaison for the Small Business Administration to the consternation of aides of President Bill Clinton

In this episode JR returns to the ranch for the weekend and renews his friendship with his father, who was to leave for El Passo, Gainesville and finally to Washington. Though family and friends are concerned about J's health, he is confident that he will be fine..

In this episode JR strugges with his friendship with Brad. His father, Jim is gaining notoriety. His mother rushes in to divert JR from being with Brad to have a good time with her and his roommate Kevin McDonald.

n this chapter JR suffers from debilitating health which sidelines him from the Tech swim team. At the same time, his father is confirmed by the US Senate.

In this episode JR makes his triumphant return home to Swainfield and wins a main college debate competition

JER's life takes a turn for the better as he wins a door prize and a competition despite his run in with his tutor about his conservative views.

JR struggles in his social life competing with Brad and is let down by his powerful hypermasculine father.
Meanwhile Jim his father is defeated on the state level in getting work done with the Texas Railroad Commission as he prepares to resign.

In this episode JR struggles in an issue between his faith and his family thanks to Charie Nation.

In this episode JR is doing his best to move on from Karen but at the same time has an uneasy reconciliation with Brad.

In this episode JR struggles to get past the hypermasculine identity of his father and at the same time dealing with the heartbreak from losing Karen.