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The Waltons S1E21 — The Scholar

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The Waltons•Season 1•Episode 21

The Scholar

8.3/10 · 242 votesFeb 22, 197350 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

A neighbor lady, Verdie Grant asks John-Boy to teach her to read and write. He agrees to teach her as he helps Elizabeth. Things go wrong, however, and feelings get hurt.

Directed byLee Philips

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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

Crew1

Lee Philips

Lee Philips

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Scholar" is episode 21 of The Waltons season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 242 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Lee Philips, it aired on February 22, 1973.

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