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The Waltons S2E8 — The Braggart

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The Waltons•Season 2•Episode 8

The Braggart

7.7/10 · 198 votesNov 1, 197350 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Hobart Shank a teen-age orphan returns to the Walton home while John attempts to get him a contract as a professional baseball pitcher. He breaks his arm after falling out of the tree house losing his chance at fame.

Directed byJack Shea

Written byRichard Fielder

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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

R

Richard Fielder

Writer

J

Jack Shea

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Braggart" is episode 8 of The Waltons season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 198 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Richard Fielder, it aired on November 1, 1973.

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