The Waltons

The Foundling — Season 1, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-09-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Carnival — Season 1, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-09-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Calf — Season 1, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-09-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Hunt — Season 1, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When John Boy learns that his stories need to be typed in order to be submitted to the various magazines to be published, he turns to the Baldwin sisters to see if he could borrow their father's antique typewriter. He then hides it out in the shed, where Mary Ellen soon finds it and accidentally sells it to the local junk man. After finding out what happened, they try to track it down before telling the sisters what happened.

When a meteorite falls through the roof of the Baldwin mansion and lands on the recipe machine, everyone on the mountain takes its arrival as a sign of different things: Grandpa thinks that it signals his upcoming death; Ben that he'll win an upcoming spelling bee; and the Baldwin sisters that they should no longer make their father's recipe. Upon learning of cousin Polonius Baldwin arrived and filling the Baldwin sisters heads of dismantling the recipe machine, Grandpa takes matters into his own hands and tells the sisters why their cousin is on the mountain.

The Sinner — Season 1, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-10-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Boy from the C.C.C. — Season 1, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-11-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

A Jewish family moves to the mountain, looking to escape the persecution that forced them out of Germany. Wanting to maintain a low profile, Professor Mann tells his family that they will not practice their faith, much to the dismay of his son Paul, who was looking forward to celebrating his upcoming bar mitzvah.

The Legend — Season 1, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-11-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Literary Man — Season 1, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-11-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Dust Bowl Cousins — Season 1, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-12-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Reunion — Season 1, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-12-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Minstrel — Season 1, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1972-12-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Actress — Season 1, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-01-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fire — Season 1, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Love Story — Season 1, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-01-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Courtship — Season 1, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-01-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Gypsies — Season 1, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-02-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Deed — Season 1, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-02-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Scholar — Season 1, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-02-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Bicycle — Season 1, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-03-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Townie — Season 1, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-03-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

An Easter Story (1) — Season 1, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-04-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

An Easter Story (2) — Season 1, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-04-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Journey — Season 2, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-09-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Odyssey — Season 2, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Separation — Season 2, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Theft — Season 2, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Roots — Season 2, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Chicken Thief — Season 2, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-10-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Prize — Season 2, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Braggart — Season 2, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-11-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fawn — Season 2, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-11-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Thanksgiving Story — Season 2, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-11-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Substitute — Season 2, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-11-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Bequest — Season 2, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-11-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Air Mail Man — Season 2, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-12-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Triangle — Season 2, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1973-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Awakening — Season 2, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Honeymoon — Season 2, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Heritage — Season 2, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Jason gets a lesson in life and death when his friend Seth is diagnosed with Leukemia and is given a short time to live. Jason then promises Seth that he learn to play the recorder that he is making his friend.

The Cradle — Season 2, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fulfillment — Season 2, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Ghost Story — Season 2, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Graduation — Season 2, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-02-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Five Foot Shelf — Season 2, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Car — Season 2, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Conflict (1) — Season 3, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-09-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Conflict (2) — Season 3, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-09-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The First Day — Season 3, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-09-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Thoroughbred — Season 3, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-09-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Runaway — Season 3, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-10-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Romance — Season 3, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Ring — Season 3, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-10-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

After a fellow student, a star football player on an athletic scholarship gets caught cheating, John Boy agrees to defend him in front of the university's honor guard so he can stay in school. At home, Jason catches Ben smoking and turns to Grandpa for advice on what to do about it.

The Spoilers — Season 3, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-10-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Marathon — Season 3, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Book — Season 3, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-11-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Job — Season 3, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-11-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Departure — Season 3, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Visitor — Season 3, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1974-12-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When Grandpa has a heart attack and becomes depressed not long before his birthday, his family and friends set out to lift his spirits and restore his will to live.

The Lie — Season 3, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-01-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Following the death of her mother, John's cousin Corabeth arrives on the mountain to visit family. It doesn't take long for Ike to fall in love, resulting in John working on setting the pair up. Meanwhile, John Boy arranges to have Erin's picture taken after she shares how left out she feels being a middle child.

The Beguiled — Season 3, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-01-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Caretakers — Season 3, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-01-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Shivaree — Season 3, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-01-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Choice — Season 3, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-02-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Statue — Season 3, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-02-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Song — Season 3, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-02-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Woman — Season 3, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-02-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Venture — Season 3, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-03-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Sermon — Season 4, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-09-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Genius — Season 4, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-09-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fighter — Season 4, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-09-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Prophecy — Season 4, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-10-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Boondoggle — Season 4, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Breakdown — Season 4, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-10-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Wing-Walker — Season 4, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-10-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Competition — Season 4, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-10-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Emergence — Season 4, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-11-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Following the death of her husband, Cousin Olivia visits the family, looking for a way to grieve her unexpected loss. When Elizabeth's cat dies while delivering a litter of kittens not long after Olivia's arrival, the two young women turn to one another deal with their grief.

The Abdication — Season 4, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-11-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Estrangement — Season 4, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-12-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Nurse — Season 4, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-12-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Intruders — Season 4, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1975-12-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Search — Season 4, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-01-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When Jim Bob starts to wonder if he was adopted by the family because of how everyone is making fun of his interests, he soon learns the truth surrounding his birth when he starts investigating what happened when he was born.

The Fox — Season 4, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-01-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Burn Out (1) — Season 4, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-01-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Burn Out (2) — Season 4, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-01-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Big Brother — Season 4, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-01-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When a piece of mill equipment breaks and there's no money for John to fix it, Olivia decides to take a part-time job as a dressmaker to help pay the bills. When her designs are a hit with the wealthy women in town and she is given the opportunity to work full time, Olivia is thrilled at the prospect. However, it doesn't take long for her to start missing all the time she's missing to spend with her family and ultimately has to make a decision of what she wants to do. Meanwhile, Maude Gormley, a neighbor of the Walton's, is less than thrilled when her son made a decision for her to move into a retirement home without consulting her first.

Now that Mary Ellen is 17, Grandma takes it upon herself to keep the mountain tradition alive by hosting a quilting for her. As a result, Mary Ellen and Grandma stubbornly butt heads because Mary Ellen doesn't want to partake in the custom. John Boy soon makes her see how selfish she's been acting and gets her to participate in it.

The House — Season 4, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-02-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fledgling — Season 4, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-02-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Collision — Season 4, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-03-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The First Edition — Season 5, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-09-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

As Erin begins a new job as a telephone operator with Fanny Tatum, a misdiagnosis by nursing student Mary Ellen results in Grandma ending up in the hospital, needing a lifesaving operation.

After losing his scholarship, Jason gets a job at the Dew Drop Inn, playing music at night to pay his tuition. He then gets an idea to visit the parents of his late friend Seth, in order to talk Red into getting back on stage for a benefit show. Meanwhile, after spending some time with the Walton family, Yancy Tucker works up the nerve to propose to his girlfriend, a barmaid at the Dew Drop.

The Baptism — Season 5, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Fire Storm — Season 5, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Nightwalker — Season 5, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When Mary Ellen announces her engagement to Dr. David Spencer, the family is surprised. On the day of their engagement party, they get an unexpected visitor: Dr. Curtis Willard, looking to take over the practice of Dr. Vance. Mary Ellen is soon hired by the new doctor to help him get acquainted with his new patients, and as a result begins to have doubts about her relationship with David. Elsewhere, Jim Bob begins a relationship with Mrs. Brimmer's niece, Patsy.

While the wedding preparations continue, Mary Ellen finally shares her hesitation to be married with David and as a result, calls things off. As the residents of Waltons Mountain fear that Dr. Willard ran off with the money raised from the hard luck dance, John Boy starts to investigate Curtis' past employment with a mining company and is able to track him down. Upon their arrival back on the Mountain, Mary Ellen and Curtis have a confrontation and ultimately get married by Rev. Fordwick.

The Cloudburst — Season 5, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-11-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Great Motorcycle Race — Season 5, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-11-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Pony Cart — Season 5, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Best Christmas — Season 5, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Last Mustang — Season 5, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Rebellion — Season 5, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Ferris Wheel — Season 5, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Elopement — Season 5, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

John's Crossroad — Season 5, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Career Girl — Season 5, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Hero — Season 5, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Inferno — Season 5, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Heartbreaker — Season 5, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Long Night — Season 5, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Hiding Place — Season 5, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Go-Getter — Season 5, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Achievement — Season 5, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Hawk — Season 6, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-09-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Stray — Season 6, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-09-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Recluse — Season 6, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Warrior — Season 6, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Seashore — Season 6, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Volunteer — Season 6, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Grandchild (1) — Season 6, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Grandchild (2) — Season 6, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The First Casuality — Season 6, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Battle of Drucilla's Pond — Season 6, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Flight — Season 6, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Milestone — Season 6, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Childrens Carol (1) — Season 6, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Childrens Carol (2) — Season 6, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-12-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Celebration — Season 6, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-12-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Rumor — Season 6, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Spring Fever — Season 6, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-01-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Festival — Season 6, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

John and Olivia are getting ready to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary and they're trying their best to surprise one another on the big day. Meanwhile, as the younger children wonder what to get their parents as a gift, Mary Ellen finds herself trying to stave off temptation when she goes back to work, only to discover her old fiancé is working at the same hospital as her.

Looking to learn more about her family's history, Verdie asks Jason for help. However, through the course of their investigation, they learn some painful truths about her grandfather and how he was born into slavery. Meanwhile, Elizabeth becomes a pen pal with a soldier from a nearby base.

The Ordeal (1) — Season 6, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Ordeal (2) — Season 6, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Return (1) — Season 6, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-03-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Return (2) — Season 6, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-03-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Revelation — Season 6, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-03-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandma Comes Home — Season 6, Episode 26 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-03-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Empty Nest (1) — Season 7, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-09-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Empty Nest (2) — Season 7, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-09-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Calling — Season 7, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-09-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Moonshiner — Season 7, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-10-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Obsession — Season 7, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-10-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Changeling — Season 7, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-10-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Portrait — Season 7, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-11-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Captive — Season 7, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-11-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Illusion — Season 7, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-11-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Beau — Season 7, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-11-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Mary Ellen's plans to join Curt at Pearl Harbor are halted after Japan's attack on the Naval Base.

The Yearning — Season 7, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-12-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Boosters — Season 7, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1978-12-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Conscience — Season 7, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-01-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Obstacle — Season 7, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Parting — Season 7, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-01-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Burden — Season 7, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-01-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Pin-Up — Season 7, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-02-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Attack — Season 7, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-02-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Legacy — Season 7, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-02-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Outsider — Season 7, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-03-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When the family discovers that the new owner of the Dew Drop Inn is an old girlfriend of John's, they worry that John will get tempted to start things back up with her again. Elizabeth, Cindy decide to open a canteen for the Soldiers at Camp Rockfish.

The Talespin — Season 7, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-03-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Founders' Day — Season 7, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-03-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Home Front (1) — Season 8, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Home Front (2) — Season 8, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Kinfolk — Season 8, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Diploma — Season 8, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Innocents — Season 8, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Starlet — Season 8, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-10-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Journal — Season 8, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Lost Sheep — Season 8, Episode 8 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-11-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Violated (1) — Season 8, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-11-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Waiting (2) — Season 8, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-11-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Silver Wings — Season 8, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-11-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Wager — Season 8, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-12-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When a German POW escapes from a nearby camp and hides out on Walton's Mountain, he befriends Jeffrey, and in turn helps the boy find the true meaning of Christmas.

The Fastidious Wife — Season 8, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1979-12-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Unthinkable — Season 8, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-01-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Idol — Season 8, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

After an encounter with a GI, Ben is annoyed with what he feels to be preferential treatment in regards to being deferred in the draft to work at the mill. After getting into trouble with their respective families, Jeffrey and his friend Josh Foster get in trouble gambling. When Josh gets caught trying to steal their winnings out of Ike's store, Jeffrey starts to feel guilty when Josh has to deal with all the fallout.

The Remembrance — Season 8, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-01-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Inspiration — Season 8, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-01-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Last Straw — Season 8, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Traveling Man — Season 8, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

While home on furlough, John Boy has a hard time trying to remember when he was shot down with his friend Stewart while flying over Belgium. Ike looks to John for help when he gets drafted by the Army.

When a Mexican-American paratrooper who Curt saved at Pearl Harbor arrives on the mountain to personally deliver a medal awarded to Curt, things get off to a rocky start when bigots start picking on him due to his heritage. While there, Mary Ellen helps him work through his anger and the pair become close. Meanwhile, Corabeth crosses paths with an old beau who is preparing to go overseas with his Army unit.

It's the end of the school year on Walton's Mountain and Jim Bob will be graduating. When teacher Corabeth informs him that as long as he passes an upcoming test, he'll have the highest grades in his class and will be the valedictorian. However, Jim Bob is less than thrilled the prospect of having to stand up and give a speech and contemplates failing on purpose so he won't have to. Then on graduation day, Corabeth panics when she can't find Jim Bob and his classmates, only to have a surprise when they eventually arrive in time to receive their diplomas.

The Outrage (1) — Season 9, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-11-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Outrage (2) — Season 9, Episode 2 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-11-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Pledge — Season 9, Episode 3 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-12-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Triumph — Season 9, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-12-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Premonition — Season 9, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1980-12-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Pursuit — Season 9, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-01-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Last Ten Days — Season 9, Episode 7 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-01-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

When Ben returns home from the Pacific Theater, he throws John for a loop when he makes an announcement he would like to enroll in college to become an engineer instead of returning to work with his father at the mill. Later, John receives some news from Olivia that her health has taken a turn for the worse and contemplates selling the mill in order to be with her. Meanwhile, as Erin tries to enjoy her vacation, her boss JD is lost without her in the office and as a result, stops by the house on a daily basis to beg her to come back to work early.

Now that the war is over, a restless veteran finds his way to Walton's Mountain and soon befriends Maryellen and almost the rest of the Walton family. As Jonesy and Maryellen become smitten with one another and eventually talk about getting married, Maryellen is in for a surprise when a stranger arrives in town with some unsettling and surprising news about her husband Curt. Jason decides to buy the Dew Drop Inn and is overwhelmed by how much work is needed to reopen it.

As Mary Ellen travels to Florida to find out more about Curtis and why he chose not to return to the Mountain following what happened in Pearl Harbor, Jonesy decided to stay until she returns home and temporarily gets a job working at Pickett. When Erin finds out that J.D. makes Jonesy her boss, she angrily quits, leaving him to find out rather quickly that Jonesy isn't qualified for the job. As a result of the bind he's in Jonesy is able to talk J.D. into rehiring Erin and giving her a promotion and a raise after he realizes how important she is to the company.

On his way to Walton's Mountain, Cindy's father is in a car accident and dies. While going through his papers, Cindy soon discovers that she was adopted. With Ben's help, she embarks on a quest to find her birth mother in order to find out why she was put up for adoption.

The Hot Rod — Season 9, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-02-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Rose's old boyfriend, Stanley Perkins, comes back to Walton's Mountain with a few secrets: being fired from his old job causing him to have a nervous breakdown. As he attempts to settle in on the mountain, Stanley soon fears that a relapse will occur and contemplates returning to the hospital for treatment; only to be talked out of it by Rose and his new friends in town.

The Beginning — Season 9, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-03-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Pearls — Season 9, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-03-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Victims — Season 9, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-03-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Looking for a teaching position at Boatwright University, John-Boy undertakes the job of selling the university's board of directors on starting a television program on campus. While working on his presentation, he gets inspiration from John Curtis. Meanwhile, Rose decides to go on a diet when her competition for Stanley's affections calls her out on her weight.

After finding an old love letter in Ike's belongings, Corabeth furiously accuses him of having an affair and demands a divorce. The Walton family then sets out to try and get the couple to sit down and work things out, only to take sides in laying the blame in the Godsey's problems. Meanwhile, it's Drew and Elizabeth's one year anniversary of dating, and as a result, Drew attempts to pressure her into spending the night with him.

The Heartache — Season 9, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-05-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Lumberjack — Season 9, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-05-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Hostage — Season 9, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-05-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Revel — Season 9, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1981-06-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.