Synopsis
Includes:
The Waltons: The Grandchild, Part 2 (1977)
The Waltons: The Grandchild, Part 1 (1977)
The Waltons: The Volunteer (1977)
The Waltons: The Recluse (1977)
The Waltons: The Stray (1977)
The Waltons: The Hawk (1977)
The Waltons: The Seashore (1977)
The Waltons: The Warrior (1977)
The Waltons: The First Casualty (1977)
The Waltons: The Celebration (1977)
The Waltons: The Milestone (1977)
The Waltons: The Children's Carol, Part 2 (1977)
The Waltons: The Children's Carol, Part 1 (1977)
The Waltons: The Flight (1977)
The Waltons: The Battle of Drucilla's Pond (1977)
The Waltons: The Ordeal, Part 2 (1978)
The Waltons: The Return, Part 1 (1978)
The Waltons: The Return, Part 2 (1978)
The Waltons: Spring Fever (1978)
The Waltons: The Ordeal, Part 1 (1978)
The Waltons: Grandma Comes Home (1978)
The Waltons: The Anniversary (1978)
The Waltons: The Rumor (1978)
The Waltons: The Revelation (1978)
The Waltons: The Festival (1978)
The Waltons: The Family Tree (1978)
The Waltons: The Grandchild, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), new mother Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) is in a state of panic after her baby son John Curtis Willard disappears. It turns out the infant has been kidnapped by a girl named Cassie (Beth Raines), who has not been in her right mind since the death of her own infant. Elsewhere, the Walton men conspire to keep Olivia (Michael Learned) from finding out that Jason (Jon Walmsley) has landed a piano-playing job in a seedy burlesque house! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Grandchild, Part 1
In the first half of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) eagerly awaits the birth of her baby, despite the ominous warnings of a girl named Cassie (Beth Raines), whose own child was stillborn. After a very difficult labor, Mary Ellen delivers a baby boy, and all is well--until the infant disappears from his crib! Meanwhile, Jason (Jon Walmsley) must seek out another job after the Dew Drop Inn burns to the ground. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Volunteer
When Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough) turns down his wedding proposal, G.W. Haines (David Doremus) promptly joins the army. Shortly thereafter, Erin is invited to visit G.W. at Camp Lee--all by herself. Should John (Ralph Waite) and Olivia (Michael Learned) put faith in their daughter's common sense and let her travel alone, or should they be worried that G.W. will surrender to his "baser instincts?" ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Recluse
Jason (Jon Walmsley) finds a kindred spirit in Fern Lockwood (Linda Marsh), a timid recluse who shares his love of music--and curiously knows a great deal about the Walton family. As he gradually coaxes Fern out of her shell, Jason discovers that he shares something else with the woman: both he and Fern have recently endured the sudden loss of someone near and dear. Meanwhile, Ben (Eric Scott) takes a "big city" job in Norfolk, leaving John (Ralph Waite) shorthanded when the lumber yard lands a hefty government contract. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Stray
The Waltons offer food and shelter to Josh (played by a pre-Diff'rent Strokes Todd Bridges) , a young black orphan who has walked all the way from North Carolina. Though he quickly becomes attached to his "temporary" family, Josh runs away after John Walton (Ralph Waite) reprimands him for stealing a fishing rod. Unfortunately, the boy subsequently finds himself surrounded by people who have no great affection for blacks--and things looks grim for Josh until Verdie Foster (Lynn Hamilton) takes a hand in matters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Hawk
The sixth season of The Waltons) gets under way minus two longtime series regulars: Richard Thomas as John-Boy and Ellen Corby as Grandma Walton (though both actors would return during the season as guest stars). It is 1939, and as war clouds gather in Europe, a battle of a more spiritual nature is brewing on Walton's Mountain with the arrival of new minister Hank Buchanan (Peter Fox). Though many parishioners, notably Olivia Walton (Michael Learned), are turned off by Buchanan's unorthodox approach to his calling, John Walton (Ralph Waite) warms up to him immediately--if only because the Reverend is not the traditional "hell-fire and brimstome" type. Even more impressed by Buchanan is Olivia and John's daughter Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough), whose fascination with the newcomer soon develops into a crush! Meanwhile, Grandpa Walton (Will Geer) and grandson Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) try to kill the chicken hawk that has been systematically raiding the local coops. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Seashore
Checking out a seaside house that the Baldwin sisters have donated to the War effort, the Waltons find a strange young English girl named Lisa (Vickery Turner) living inside the deserted building. It soon becomes obvious that Lisa is hiding a terrible secret that she refuses to share with anyone--not even Jason (Jon Walmsley), with whom she has bonded after learning that they have a mutual love of music. Meanwhile, in his family's absence, Ben (Eric Scott) hopes to spend some "quality time" with his current girlfriend Darlene (Melody Thomas). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Warrior
An elderly Cherokee Indian, Grandfather Joseph Taskigi (Jerado DeCordovier), arrives at the Walton farm with his grandson Matthew (Ernest Esparza III) in tow. But it isn't a social call by any means: Joseph insists that the Walton barn has been built on sacred Cherokee burial ground, and he demands "return" of the land--going so far as to set the barn ablaze when he is turned down. Arrested and place on trial, Joseph finds that he has a strong and unexpected ally in the person of Elizabeth Walton (Kami Cotler). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The First Casualty
With America's entry into WW2 still several months away, Mary Ellen's husband Curt (Tom Bower) is drafted in to the US Army Medical Corps, while Erin's erstwhile soldier boyfriend G.W. (David Doremus) returns on furlough. At the same time, Jason's rambunctious pal Yancy (Robert Donner) decides to enlist, pausing only long enough to wed his girlfriend Sissy (Cissy Wellman). The episode ends on a tragic note as one of the Mountain's three soldiers returns home in a coffin. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Celebration
The Waltons decide to hold a big celebration to commemorate the final payment on their mortgage and a lucrative new lumber contract. But in the midst of all the revelry, the family discovers that someone else is having a streak of very bad luck--namely, storekeeper Ike Godsey (Joe Conley), without whose help the Waltons' lumber business might never have gotten off the ground. Elsewhere, the Walton girls conspire with Corabeth Godsey (Ronnie Claire Edwards) and Maude Gormley (Merie Earle) to find a wife for Rev. Buchanan (Peter Fox). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Milestone
The family is confused and a little frightened by Olivia's uncharacteristically harsh and mercurial behavior. It soon becomes obvious that Olivia (Michael Learned) is going through menopause--and rather than subject her husband and children to the "collateral damage" of this ordeal, she temporarily moves in with her Aunt Kate (Louise Latham). Meanwhile, Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) compromises his integrity when he forges Olivia's signature on a job application, resulting in a most unusual man-to-man talk with Reverend Buchanan (Peter Fox). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Children's Carol, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), Olivia (Michael Learned) has a crisis of faith during a Christmas visit from two British children (Sally Boyden, Jeff Cotler) who may have been orphaned in the London blitz. But the situation takes a positive turn thanks to Jim-Bob's expertise with shortwave radio. Elsewhere, Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) tries to arrange a Yuletide visit with her husband, who is serving with the US Medical Corps; and Ben (Eric Scott) comes to the rescue when a neighbor is robbed of all the money she has collected for the war effort. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Children's Carol, Part 1
In the first half of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), the Baldwin sisters are visited by two English youngsters, Tess and Pip Wrayburn (Sally Boyden, Jeff Cotler), who have been evacuated to the States in the wake of the London blitz. While spending Christmas with the Walton family, the Wrayburn kids prove to be standoffish and impossible to get along with, due to the likelihood that both of their parents have been killed in the bombing--a tragedy that has a devastating effect on Olivia (Michael Learned) as well. At the same time, Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough) has difficulty adjusting to the death of her friend G.W. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Flight
Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) has a new friend, 16-year-old Joe Douglas (Peter Miner), who shares his love of aviation. Joe claims that he is on his way to sign up with the Air Corps, and suggests that Jim-Bob go along. The truth, however, is that Joe is a runaway orphan--and the authorities are hot on his trail. Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) semi-adopts old Maude Gormley as her "temporary" grandma. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Battle of Drucilla's Pond
When the Army holds maneuvers on Walton's Mountain, Olivia (Michael Learned) worries that the War is drawing ever closer to home. She decides to paint landscape portraits of several local landmarks, on the chance that they will be destroyed in the months to come--beginning with Drucilla's Pond, which may be irrevocably polluted by the Army's wasted ammunition rounds. The story takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious art patron purchases Olivia's paintings for a sizeable sum. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Ordeal, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), every member of the Walton family pitches in to help Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) recuperate from her crippling accident--especially Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) and Ben (Eric Scott), who feel responsible for her plight. Though the fractures have healed, Elizabeth has sustained nerve damage that may prevent her from ever again walking properly. The crisis becomes all the more pronounced when the Baldwin sisters, hoping to cheer the girl up, give her a pony. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Return, Part 1
Richard Thomas briefly returns to the role of John-Boy Walton in this first episode of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour installment). Upon hearing of the dire financial conditions in Jefferson County, John-Boy comes home with plans of reopening the old Guthrie coal mine. Elsewhere, John Walton (Ralph Waite) weighs the possibility of giving up the family business and going to work at a defense plant; and Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough) hesitates to inform her family that she has taken a second job under "questionable" circumstances. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Return, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), John (Ralph Waite) reacts with anger when he discovers that Erin has taken a second job, caring for the children of a single man. Meanwhile, John-Boy (Richard Thomas) has returned home in hopes of reopening the Guthrie mine and revitalizing the local economy. But fate takes a hand in matters when John-Boy is trapped in a cave-in along with Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) and Ben (Eric Scott). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: Spring Fever
Ben (Eric Scott) and Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) are dating local girls Ruby (Heather Totten) and Patsy (Debbie Gunn), respectively, when the brothers hit upon the idea of "trading" dates for one evening. The disastrous result of this impulsive decision causes a major row between the two Walton boys--and before long they're no longer trading words, but punches! Elsewhere, Miss Mamie (Helen Kleeb) has convinced herself that if her favorite rosebush dies, so will she. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Ordeal, Part 1
In the first half of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single two-hour episode), an improperly stacked pile of logs causes Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) to break both her legs. When the doctor warns that Elizabeth may never walk again, two of her brothers, each convinced that he alone is at fault, are overcome with guilt. Meanwhile, the Baldwin sisters (Helen Kleeb, Mary Jackson) and Aimee Godsey (Rachel Longaker) approach the challenge of Elizabeth's recuperation in uniquely different ways. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: Grandma Comes Home
This final episode of The Waltons' sixth season marks the return of series regular Ellen Corby, appearing as Grandma Walton for the first time since suffering a stroke in 1977. Back at home after a long hospital stay, Grandma is still unable to speak and is very limited in her movements. She's also quite peeved over the fact that the family won't allow her to even try to recover on her own, and insists upon waiting on her hand and foot. Meanwhile, young Elizabeth Walton (Kami Cotler) discovers she has an admirer in the form of her shy, chubby classmate Clarence (Kenny Marquis). The episode's closing line is one of the truly classic moments in TV history. Ironically, "Grandma Comes Home" also represents the final appearance of Will Geer as Grandpa Walton; Geer died shortly after filming completed, in the summer of 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Anniversary
With their 25th wedding anniversary approaching, Olivia (Michael Learned) and John (Ralph Waite) do their best to keep secret the presents they have bought one another. Likewise opting for secrecy are the Walton kids, who are planning a surprise party; unfortuntely, Jim-Bob's idea of a "surprise" causes nothing but trouble. Meanwhile, Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) and Curt (Tom Bower) are encountering great difficulty carrying on a long-distance marriage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Rumor
While Walton's Mountain is abuzz with news about the Nazi invasion of Norway and Denmark, a family of German immigrants arrive to visit their American relative, Mrs. Brimmer (Nora Marlowe). Jumping to the "obvious" conclusion, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) is convinced that the Mountain is being invaded, and soon rumors are flying about the hapless German visitors. A combination of unfortunate coincidences and blind bigotry results in a near-tragedy for all concerned. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Revelation
Just as he is about to accept a writing assignment in war-torn London, John-Boy (Richard Thomas) proposes to his erstwhile girlfriend Daisy (Deirdre Lenihan). It turns out, however, that Daisy has neglected to tell John-Boy a few things about herself--specifically, that she is the mother of a three-year-old girl. Elsewhere, Grandpa (Will Geer) tries to improve sales of Elizabeth's lemonade by adding a few drops of a special--er--recipe. This episode marks the final appearance of Richard Thomas on The Waltons, though he would later return as John-Boy in a "reunion" special. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Festival
Impressed by the trumpet-playing skills of his black friend Josh Foster (now played by James Bond III, replacing Todd Bridges), Jason (Jon Walmsley) suggests that Josh perform at the annual Spring Festival. Unfortunately, racial prejudice rears its ugly head, and it looks as if Josh will never be permitted to show off his talents in public. Elsewhere, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) and Aimee Godsey (Rachel Longaker) vie for the attentions of Georgie (Steve Shaw), the new boy in class. T.K. Carter appears in this episode as Jody Foster, a role previously played by Erin Blunt. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Family Tree
While researching her family "roots" with the help of Jason (Jon Walmsley), Verdie Foster (Lynn Hamilton) comes across a slave ornament that had been worn by her grandfather. This artifact leads Verdie to a disturbing visit with a descendant of her grandfather's white owner. Elsewhere, 12-year-old Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) tries to impress the solider to whom she has been writing by claiming to be sixteen--and mailing him a picture of her older sister Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
