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The Waltons S4E4 — The Prophecy

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The Waltons•Season 4•Episode 4

The Prophecy

8.4/10 · 209 votesOct 2, 197550 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

Father and son struggle with personal crisis: John approaches his 25-year high school reunion regretting he is not a greater success; and John-Boy fears he will never be able to make a living as a writer.

Directed byHarry Harris

Written byMarion Hargrove

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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

M

Marion Hargrove

Writer

H

Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Prophecy" is episode 4 of The Waltons season 4. It scored 8.4/10 from 209 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Marion Hargrove, it aired on October 2, 1975.

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