In this Thanksgiving special JR struggles with his masculinity under the weight of his father, and so in comes Ken his best friend to save the day.

JR is anxious to get home but has trepidations about being with his brother Kyle.

This proves to be a tough week for JR with his friends, but he begins to build his relationship with his father.

In this episode JR enjoys a full weekend at Swainfield Ranch with family and friends as his dating relationship with Karen solidifies.

In this episode Jim struggles missing with his father but also enjoys a lovely relationship with Karen

In this episode JR struggles to keep up with his father, mend fences with Ken, and struggles further in his relationship with Karen.

In this episode, JR goes to his new advisor andrew Harmon to declare his major. Meanwhile his father is trying to court favor with members of Congress from both sides of the aisle in the Senate and House.
At the same time, Dave Smith and Ken warn JR of the pitfalls of his relationship with Karen Crider.

In this episode JR begins a reconciliation with Karen Crider on a temporary basis, but he realizes he must follow his father's wishes by staying at Texas Tech University and not following Karen Crider to a Christian University.

In this episode JRS stress comes to full force and JR Is forced to stand up to Brad's power games

In this episode JR deflects questions from his swim team friends about his relationship with Karen. At the same time a boiling battle between Brad and Ken sets fire.