The Waltons

10 Best Episodes of The Waltons - Season 5

In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, during the Great Depression, the Walton family makes its small income from its saw mill on Walton's Mountain. The story is told through the eyes of John Boy, who wants to be a novelist and go to college. The saga follows the family through depression and war, through growing up, school, courtship, marriage, employment, birth, aging, illness and death.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 30, 2022.

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The Waltons - S5E18

#15 - The Hero (Season 5 - Episode 18)

John-Boy acts on a suggestion of Grandma's and oranizes a memorial to the Jefferson County Doughboys of WWI. Sheriff Ed Bridges , the decorated hero, shows little interest.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 13 votes.

The Waltons - S5E3

#14 - The Comeback (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Jason gets news that his scholarship has been cancelled. Jason begins to hang out at the Dew Drop Inn. He is trying to interest Red Turner, a musician, into making a come back since his son's death.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E23

#13 - The Go-Getter (Season 5 - Episode 23)

A hot headed Ben has a falling out with John and Ben takes a job as a used car salesman . Ben seems a natural until the family questions some of his sales techniques.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E2

#12 - The Vigil (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Mary Ellen, aspring nurse, makes a diagnosis about Grandma's illness which almost costs Grandma her life.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 14 votes.

The Waltons - S5E1

#11 - The First Edition (Season 5 - Episode 1)

The first edition of The Blue Ridge Chronicle is published by John-Boy. He publishes a story about Ben and it makes his mother mad.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 17 votes.

The Waltons - S5E7

#10 - The Wedding (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Mary Ellen surprises her parents saying that she and Dr. David Spencer are getting married. At the same time the family makes preparations, Dr. Curt Willard arrives and complicates matters.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.

The Waltons - S5E21

#9 - The Long Night (Season 5 - Episode 21)

Grandpa says he going to bring Grandma home from the hosptal. When the Doctors say no, Grandpa causes a scene and is told not to come back. Aimee Godsey asks Zeb to be her Grandpa.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E20

#8 - The Heartbreaker (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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Jason falls in love with Vanessa, Curt's sister, who left her husband so she could become a singer. John-Boy begins to publish sections of his novel in the newspaper.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.

The Waltons - S5E5

#7 - The Fire Storm (Season 5 - Episode 5)

John-Boy tries to keep the community updated about the news in Europe sohe decides to print excerpts about Hitler's Mein Kampf in his paper. A great outcry ensues and the town is torn apart over the issue of publishing unfavorable items in the Blue Ridge Chronicle.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 19 votes.

The Waltons - S5E13

#6 - The Rebellion (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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Corabeth gives Olivia a permanent that turns out badly. Grandma is up against a new competition for playing the church organ.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E15

#5 - The Elopement (Season 5 - Episode 15)

Erin's 1st love, Chad Marshall, comes back and asks Erin to be his wife. She agrees but John emphatically says no so Erin and Chad run off to elope.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.

The Waltons - S5E17

#4 - The Career Girl (Season 5 - Episode 17)

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Erin's graduation from high school seems to be very painful because Erin has no firm plans for the future or any career.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E12

#3 - The Last Mustang (Season 5 - Episode 12)

The Waltons are emersed in a controversial election for sheriff and Grandpa fights to release a wild mustang that he says was caught on Walton property.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.

The Waltons - S5E19

#2 - The Inferno (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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John-Boy goes to Lakehurst New Jersey to travel to cover the landing of Hindenburg and is deeply affected by its crash. Curt tries to figure out how to have more private time with Mary Ellen.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.

The Waltons - S5E11

#1 - The Best Christmas (Season 5 - Episode 11)

The 11 members of the Walton family are together for Christmas This would be the last time that all of the Waltons would be together

The episode was rated 8.36 from 14 votes.

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