
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.
John-Boy falls for a woman (Sian Barbara Allen) who left home to return to her father's house on Walton's Mountain.
John-Boy and Grandpa play matchmaker for Olivia's visiting uncle, but the women disapprove of their choice.
Jim-Bob and Jody return from the service and decide to avoid responsibility for a while; the Baldwins find their grandfather's still.
John-Boy invites Gypsies to camp on the Waltons' land, despite dire predictions; guest Gregory Sierra.