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The Waltons S2E10 — The Thanksgiving Story

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The Waltons•Season 2•Episode 10

The Thanksgiving Story

8.3/10 · 260 votesNov 15, 197399 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

John-Boy anticipates a visit from his girlfriend and is pending a college scholarship exam. He has an accident in the sawmill and his vision is blurred. He is unable to finish his test and eventually must undergo surgery.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

Written byJoanna Lee

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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

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

J

Joanna Lee

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Thanksgiving Story" is episode 10 of The Waltons season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 260 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Philip Leacock and written by Joanna Lee, it aired on November 15, 1973.

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