The Waltons

The Waltons, The Valedictorian

Season 8, Episode 23

Jim-Bob graduates as valedictorian of his class just as the Allies invade France.

Watch Full Episodes of The Waltons Season 8

The Home Front
S8 E1 • 97m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Olivia returns home to find her family deeply involved in the war effort.

The Kinfolk
S8 E2 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Olivia's cousin Rose arrives for a visit, bringing her two grandchildren with her.

The Diploma
S8 E3 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

John can't find his diploma to show the Army.

The Innocents
S8 E4 • 49m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Olivia tries to set up a day nursery for the children of defense workers.

The Starlet
S8 E5 • 49m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

Erin gets involved with a documentary film being made at the Pickett Defense Plant.

The Journal
S8 E6 • 49m • HDClosed CaptionedTVG

John and Olivia must make a decision about publishing a manuscript John-Boy wrote while overseas.

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  • About this Episode
  • Chronicles of a family in Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains as they navigate life and trials through the Great Depression and World War II.
  • CastRichard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned
  • GenreDrama
  • Seasons9
  • StudioWarner Bros

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