
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.

Mary Ellen runs into opposition when she decides to become a doctor; Jason and John-Boy enjoy a birthday surprise from back home.

The Waltons work together to teach sign language to a 6-year-old whose mother abandoned her.

The children befriend four performers stranded on the mountain after the carnival moves on; guest Billy Barty.

A soldier in Jason's group rediscovers his courage; the Godseys are called before the ration board; word comes of a German surrender.