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The Waltons S2E5 — The Roots
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The Waltons•Season 2•Episode 5

The Roots

7.9/10 · 199 votesOct 11, 197350 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Harley Foster and his son Jodie are introduced to the series. Harley roams the countryside doing odd jobs. Jodie has had no formal education. Verdie Grant takes a strong liking to Harley and eventually persuades him to stay on Walton's Mountain.

Directed byPhilip Leacock
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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

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Roots" is episode 5 of The Waltons season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 199 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Philip Leacock, it aired on October 11, 1973.

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