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The Waltons S3E16 — The Matchmakers

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The Waltons•Season 3•Episode 16

The Matchmakers

7.7/10 · 178 votesJan 9, 197550 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

Corabeth Walton, a cousin of the Waltons, comes for an unannounced extended visit. Ike Godsey is instantly taken with her and they quickly marry. Erin enters the Jefferson County Sweetheart Contest.

Directed byJack Shea

Written byJohn McGreevey

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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

J

John McGreevey

Writer

J

Jack Shea

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Matchmakers" is episode 16 of The Waltons season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 178 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jack Shea and written by John McGreevey, it aired on January 9, 1975.

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