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The Waltons S3E2 — The First Day

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The Waltons•Season 3•Episode 2

The First Day

8.1/10 · 196 votesSep 19, 197450 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

During John-Boy's 1st day at Boatwright he encounters a variety of new challenges. Back at the Walton home, Jason feels the need to be the oldest and excel at school like John-Boy. All of the other children object to Jason's attitude

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 First Day" is episode 2 of The Waltons season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 196 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Philip Leacock, it aired on September 19, 1974.

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