
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.

The Waltons come to the rescue of a woman whose drunken husband beats her; Jim-Bob invests in war surplus.

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.

Rose's happiness with Stanley is threatened by her heart condition; Cindy finds work isn't exactly what she expected.