The Waltons

John-Boy launches his first newspaper venture as editor and publisher.

Grandma goes to the hospital after Mary Ellen diagnoses her pains as the flu.

Jason turns a bitter disappointment into a marvelous opportunity.

A famous evangelist comes to Walton's Mountain to preach and lead a baptismal service.

John-Boy announces he will publish articles on Hitler's "Mein Kampf" in his newspaper.

A mysterious presence strikes fear into the hearts of the mountain's residents.

Mary Ellen announces her engagement to young David Spencer, and after the shock, the Waltons join with the community to make plans for the big event. A new doctor comes to Walton's Mountain.

John-Boy exposes the community to the ravages of a potential man-made disaster.

The Godseys decide they will adopt a child.

A Walton matriarch, Aunt Martha, visits and imposes her way of doing things on everyone.

The best of all possible Christmas Eve gatherings turns into a series of nightmarish experiences.

The Waltons struggle to safeguard the freedom of a dying animal species.

Grandma becomes upset when she is asked to share her duty as the church organist.

The specter of a frightening but unremembered childhood experience haunts young Elizabeth's nights and troubles the entire household.Ben worries that he is tood short.

Jason runs into problems managing Ike's store.

John is forced to take an office job when the mill breaks down.

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.

John-Boy's plans for a memorial celebration for the Jefferson County war heroes uncovers a secret.

John-Boy is deeply affected when he witnesses the crash of the Hindenburg. Curt tries to find a way to be alone with Mary Ellen.

Jason learns that love can be one of life's most painful experiences.

Grandpa and Aimee help each other cope with feelings of confinement and being unloved.

The Baldwin sisters' niece leaves Vienna seeking the serenity of Walton's Mountain.

Ben's tactics for selling used cars alienate both family and friends.

John-Boy travels to New York to get his first novel published and is torn between the city and home.