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The Waltons S3E1 — The Conflict

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The Waltons•Season 3•Episode 1

The Conflict

8.7/10 · 294 votesSep 12, 197490 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+0.9 vs season avg

Aunt Martha Corinnie Walton's home is in danger by the right-of-way for The Blue Ridge Parkway. All of the Walton clan comes to her aid and try and stop the contractor. During a skirmish with the contractor and deputies, John-Boy gets shot.

Directed byRalph Senensky

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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

Ralph Senensky

Ralph Senensky

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Conflict" is episode 1 of The Waltons season 3. It scored 8.7/10 from 294 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Ralph Senensky, it aired on September 12, 1974.

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