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Season 3 – The Waltons

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The life of a Depression-era family in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains is the subject of this wholesome series. The show is seen from the point of view of eldest son John Boy, who eventually goes to college, serves in World War II and becomes a novelist.
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The Waltons — Season 3

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Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 1974 The Conflict The Waltons rally to help their aunt fight a government eviction. Details Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 1974 The Conflict The Waltons' loyalty is tested by a conflict between family members. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 1974 The First Day A highly anticipated first day at college starts with John-Boy giving a pretty coed a ride but ends in total disaster. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 1974 The Thoroughbred John-Boy enters a mule in the annual cross-country race and finds himself competing for Selena's affections. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 1974 The Runaway When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 1974 The Romance John-Boy challenges Olivia to take a night school course in art, but she gets more than she expected when the instructor kisses her. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 1974 The Ring Mary Ellen discovers a beautiful ring in a secondhand purse she bought for a date with John-Boy's best friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 24, 1974 The System John-Boy defends a freshman football player he tutored after having to report him for cheating on a history exam. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 31, 1974 The Spoilers A former New York stockbroker and his family move to Walton's Mountain and upset the equilibrium of the residents; guest Linda Purl. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 7, 1974 The Marathon Against Olivia's wishes, John-Boy enters a dance marathon with a girl he met in a neighboring town; guest Charles Haid. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 14, 1974 The Book John-Boy's feelings of inadequacy are washed away when circumstances lead to the publishing of a book of his short stories. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 21, 1974 The Job Grandpa becomes upset with John, and his stubborn pride leads him to pack, take Grandma by the hand and leave home. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 5, 1974 The Departure Feeling "put out to pasture," John seeks adventure by leaving to work in a Norfolk shipyard. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 12, 1974 The Visitor The Waltons help prepare for the return of an old friend's wife, but strange circumstances surround the visit. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 19, 1974 The Birthday Grandpa is stricken by a heart attack and is desperately despondent about his condition; the entire Walton family makes every effort to restore his will to live. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 2, 1975 The Lie John-Boy tries to unravel the circumstances of a hit-and-run charge brought against Ben in a nearby town. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 9, 1975 The Matchmakers Ike Godsey falls in love with the Waltons' cousin Corabeth; John-Boy arranges for Erin to be photographed. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 16, 1975 The Beguiled An unscrupulous student at Boatwright University steals John-Boy's notes; the blame falls on a good friend of John-Boy's, causing a great deal of hurt and distrust. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 23, 1975 The Caretakers Grandpa gets angry and moves out with Grandma after John suggests he take life a little easier. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 30, 1975 The Shivaree A fun mountain wedding threatens to destroy the marriage of a family friend. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 6, 1975 The Choice Amid plans to expand his business, John considers Jason's desire to study music a waste of time. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 13, 1975 The Statue John-Boy's story, if published, may devastate Emily Baldwin; Grandpa's raffle prize is a statue of a woman. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 20, 1975 The Song Ben's plans to win the heart of a special girl backfires, and sends her into the arms of Jason. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 27, 1975 The Woman John and Olivia prepare for their 20th anniversary; John-Boy falls for an older woman writer and plans to leave. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 6, 1975 The Venture The family may lose its considerable investment in a new business when John is hospitalized with pneumonia. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ivan Dixon, Ralph Senensky, Harry Harris, Ralph Waite, Jack Shea, Philip Leacock, Alf Kjellin, Harvey Laidman, Richard Thomas, Lee Philips
Executive Producer
Lee Rich
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 12, 1974
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