
The Journal: John and Olivia make a decision about publishing a manuscript John-Boy wrote while overseas. Jeffrey becomes very attached to the dog, Reckless, which is suffering from old age. (S8 Ep7)

The Kinfolk: Olivia's cousin Rose arrives for a visit, bringing her two grandchildren and problems with her. Ike and Jim Bob build a huge air raid siren. (S8 Ep3)

The Kinfolk: Olivia's cousin Rose arrives for a visit, bringing her two grandchildren and problems with her. Ike and Jim Bob build a huge air raid siren.

The Diploma: John's military security clearance is threatened when it is found he did not graduate from school. Meanwhile, Mary Ellen takes over for the county nurse. (S8 Ep4)

The Diploma: John's military security clearance is threatened when it is found he did not graduate from school. Meanwhile, Mary Ellen takes over for the county nurse.

The Innocents: The workers at Pickett's defence plant leave their children in the parking lot while the parents work. So, Olivia decides to open a day care centre in Pickett's bar room.

The Starlet: When Erin gets involved with a documentary film being made at the Pickett's Defence Plant, she is led to believe that she can become a star in Hollywood.

The Journal: John and Olivia make a decision about publishing a manuscript John-Boy wrote while overseas. Jeffrey becomes very attached to the dog, Reckless, which is suffering from old age.

The Lost Sheep: On leave from his ship in the South Pacific, Ashley Longworth, Jr. asks Erin to marry him. But Erin begins to have doubts when she finds out something about Ashley.

The Violated: While the Waltons wait for news about John-Boy, who is missing in action in Europe, Olivia enlists as a volunteer for the Red Cross.

The Waiting: While John-Boy lies in a coma, Olivia accepts a job as a Red Cross volunteer. Meanwhile, Rose plans a big Thanksgiving feast.

The Spirit: A German prisoner of war escapes a North Carolina camp and hides in the mountain. When Jeffrey befriends him, the family invites him in for Christmas Eve.

The Fastidious Wife: When Cindy is introduced to the book The Fastidious Wife, she follows its instructions exactly and almost goes into premature labour due to exhaustion.

The Unthinkable: A soldier in Jason's company is Jewish. He tells the Waltons what is happening to the Jews by the Nazis. Meanwhile, Elizabeth gets teased for being smart at school.

The Idol: Elizabeth's favourite teacher reveals that she is dying of a fatal illness.