
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 prepares a television presentation for the university while Jim-Bob attempts to build a set; Rose thinks she is overweight.
Old love letters make Corabeth think Ike is guilty of adultery and want a divorce; Drew wants Elizabeth to spend a night with him.
A deputy sheriff accuses Harley of escaping from a chain gang to which he was sentenced for murdering a white man.
Rose's happiness with Stanley is threatened by her heart condition; Cindy finds work isn't exactly what she expected.