
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.
As the war in Japan nears an end, Ben's captor makes an unexpected move; Jason can't commit to Toni; the Army turns down Drew.
A Jewish family which fled Nazi Germany tries to live isolated in a mountain cabin; guest Radames Pera.
An old World War I buddy of John's tries to hide his failure in life by bragging about his daring wartime deeds.
Ben returns with plans to study engineering; J.D. interrupts Erin's vacation; Cindy's father visits; John has bad news about Olivia.