Along with a major college debate competition, JR and his friends enjoy spring break in Gainesville. Meanwhile Jim Hendrick is embroiled with difficulties with his friendship with Claude and a heated mediation session with the Small Business Administration.

In this episode Jim gears up for Spring Break with friends in Gainesville. Meanwhile his father is involved in what could be a serious indiscretion.

JR is on the road to recovery, meanwhile his father is drawing lots of attention in Washington DC.

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.