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The Waltons S4E1 — The Sermon

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The Waltons•Season 4•Episode 1

The Sermon

8.2/10 · 181 votesSep 11, 197550 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

Reverend Fordwick asks John-Boy to deliver the Sunday sermon, and Miss Hunter asks Olivia to act as the substitute teacher. It proves to be an interesting experience for both as Reverend Fordwick and Miss Hunter plan their wedding and honeymoon

Directed byHarry Harris

Written byKathleen Hite

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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

H

Harry Harris

Director

K

Kathleen Hite

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Sermon" is episode 1 of The Waltons season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 181 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on September 11, 1975.

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