Season 8

1. S08E01

   The Home Front (1)

   1979-09-20

   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.

2. S08E02

   The Home Front (2)

   1979-09-20

   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.

3. S08E03

   The Kinfolk

   1979-09-27

   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.

4. S08E04

   The Diploma

   1979-10-04

   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.

5. S08E05

   The Innocents

   1979-10-11

   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.

6. S08E06

   The Starlet

   1979-10-18

   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.

7. S08E07

   The Journal

   1979-10-25

   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.

8. S08E08

   The Lost Sheep

   1979-11-01

   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.

9. S08E09

   The Violated (1)

   1979-11-08

   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.

10. S08E10

    The Waiting (2)

    1979-11-22

    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.

11. S08E11

    The Silver Wings

    1979-11-29

    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.

12. S08E12

    The Wager

    1979-12-13

    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.

13. S08E13

    The Spirit

    1979-12-20

    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.

14. S08E14

    The Fastidious Wife

    1979-12-27

    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.

15. S08E15

    The Unthinkable

    1980-01-03

    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.

16. S08E16

    The Idol

    1980-01-10

    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.

17. S08E17

    The Prodigals

    1980-01-17

    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.

18. S08E18

    The Remembrance

    1980-01-24

    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.

19. S08E19

    The Inspiration

    1980-01-31

    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.

20. S08E20

    The Last Straw

    1980-02-07

    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.

21. S08E21

    The Traveling Man

    1980-02-14

    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.

22. S08E22

    The Furlough

    1980-02-21

    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.

23. S08E23

    The Medal

    1980-02-28

    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.

24. S08E24

    The Valediction

    1980-03-13

    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.

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