Episode 1
Aired Sep 23, 1976
The First Edition
John-Boy plans to publish two sensational stories in his newspaper's first edition; guest Conrad Janis.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 30, 1976
The Vigil
Mary Ellen diagnoses Grandma's abdominal pains as flu, but the elderly woman must be rushed to the hospital.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 7, 1976
The Comeback
Jason loses his musical scholarship because of the school's lack of money; he takes a job playing music at a local roadhouse to pay his tuition.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 14, 1976
The Baptism
John Walton's peace of mind is threatened when a well-known evangelist comes to Walton Mountain to preach and lead a baptismal service.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 21, 1976
The Firestorm
John-Boy becomes the target of public indignation when he insists on printing excerpts from Hitler's "Mein Kampf.".
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 28, 1976
The Nightwalker
A night prowler panics Walton's Mountain, threatening the success of Jason's money-raising town dance.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 4, 1976
The Wedding
Mary Ellen reconsiders her wedding as her relationship with Dr. Willard deepens; the doctor vanishes with clinic funds.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 4, 1976
The Wedding
Mary Ellen announces her engagement to David Spencer; Dr. Curtis Willard arrives at Walton's Mountain.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 4, 1976
The Wedding
Mary Ellen reconsiders her wedding as her relationship with Dr. Willard deepens; the doctor vanishes with clinic funds.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 11, 1976
The Cloudburst
John-Boy sells his Walton's Mountain acreage to meet printing-press payments; Mary Ellen faces a career crisis.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 18, 1976
The Great Motorcycle Race
Jim-Bob enters a race on Ike's motorcycle; the Godseys decide to adopt a child. Directed by Richard Thomas.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 2, 1976
The Pony Cart
The oldest living Walton, Aunt Martha Corrine, disrupts the family member's lives when she comes for an extended visit.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 9, 1976
The Best Christmas
Bad weather, calamities and emergencies threaten the family's plans to honor Olivia with a Christmas gathering.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 16, 1976
The Last Mustang
John-Boy is drawn into the controversial election of a sheriff; Grandpa opposes the capture of a lone wild horse.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 23, 1976
The Rebellion
Grandma refuses to share church-organist duties with her arch rival; restless Olivia resolves to make a change in her life.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 6, 1977
The Ferris Wheel
An unconscious early memory of Elizabeth's returns as a dream to haunt the entire household and endanger her life.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 13, 1977
The Elopement
Erin decides to elope after her parents refuse her permission to marry; Jason runs into problems managing Ike's store.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 20, 1977
John's Crossroad
Grandma's medical bills and the mill's deterioration force John to work in Charlottesville.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 27, 1977
The Career Girl
For Erin Walton, graduation day from high school, which is an event that most people regard with great pleasure, seems to be the most painful day of her life.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 3, 1977
The Hero
John-Boy is determined to create a memorial to mark the day that the Jefferson County Doughboys returned from the war.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 10, 1977
The Inferno
John-Boy wins a newspaper contest to cover the landing of the Hindenburg; Curt wants more private time with Mary Ellen.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 17, 1977
The Heartbreaker
Jason falls for Curt's sister (Linda Purl), who left her husband to become a singer. Directed by Ralph Waite.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 24, 1977
The Long Night
Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 3, 1977
The Hiding Place
The Baldwins' niece arrives from war-threatened Vienna; John joins the National Guard, over Olivia's objections.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 10, 1977
The Go-Getter
As an aggressive used-car salesman, Ben loses loved-ones' respect; Olivia plays Cupid for Sheriff Bridges.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 17, 1977
The Achievement
John-Boy travels to New York to get his first novel published and is torn between the city and home.
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