Ep 5. Barbecue

In Dallas season 1 episode 5, titled "Barbecue," the Ewings prepare for the annual Oil Baron's Ball, a lavish event where oil tycoons and their families come together to network and show off their wealth. The episode opens with John Ross (Josh Henderson) and Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) competing in a charity fishing tournament, with John Ross determined to beat his cousin and win the grand prize.

Meanwhile, J.R. (Larry Hagman) plots a scheme to acquire Southfork Ranch, the family's prized possession, by manipulating Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) into signing over her voting shares of Barnes Global. Bobby (Patrick Duffy) tries to mediate between J.R. and Sue Ellen, knowing that J.R. always has an ulterior motive.

The Ewings also contend with the arrival of Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval), who is now the owner of Barnes Global, an oil company that was once run by his father. J.R. and Cliff have a long-standing feud, and their rivalry is reignited when Cliff takes the podium at the Oil Baron's Ball and accuses J.R. of being responsible for his father's death.

Meanwhile, Elena (Jordana Brewster) tries to keep her relationship with John Ross a secret from her family, knowing that they disapprove of his scheming nature. However, her brother Drew (Kuno Becker) becomes suspicious when he sees John Ross at the ranch.

As the Ewings gather for the annual barbecue before the Oil Baron's Ball, tensions run high as secrets and rivalries come to the surface. J.R. and Cliff continue to trade barbs, while Sue Ellen debates whether to trust J.R. or stand up to him. John Ross and Christopher's fishing tournament leads to a dramatic conclusion, with both cousins determined to come out on top.

The episode culminates in the Oil Baron's Ball, where the Ewings must navigate a web of alliances, betrayals, and power struggles. J.R.'s plan to acquire Southfork comes to a head, while John Ross and Elena's relationship takes a surprising turn. As the night unfolds, the Ewings are left wondering who they can trust and who will come out on top in the cutthroat world of Texas oil.