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The Waltons S1E1 — The Foundling

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The Waltons•Season 1•Episode 1

The Foundling

8.1/10 · 446 votesSep 14, 197250 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

When a young girl is left on the doorstep of the Walton's home, they take her in. Not Before learning she is deaf after taking her to the doctor. One night while the Walton family listen to the radio John boy takes matters into his

Directed byVincent Sherman

Written byJohn McGreevey

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Seasons9

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Cast13

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

John Walton Jr.

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Michael Learned

Michael Learned

Olivia Walton

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Esther Walton

Will Geer

Will Geer

Grandfather Walton

Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

Jason Walton

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Erin Walton

D

David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

E

Earl Hamner, Jr.

Narrator

Eric Scott

Eric Scott

Ben Walton

Kami Cotler

Kami Cotler

Elizabeth Walton

Joe Conley

Joe Conley

Ike Godsey

Crew2

J

John McGreevey

Writer

Vincent Sherman

Vincent Sherman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Foundling" is episode 1 of The Waltons season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 446 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Vincent Sherman and written by John McGreevey, it aired on September 14, 1972.

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