The Waltons backdrop

The Waltons S5E17 — The Career Girl

8.1

The Waltons•Season 5•Episode 17

The Career Girl

8.1/10 · 178 votesJan 27, 197750 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

Erin's graduation from high school seems to be very painful because Erin has no firm plans for the future or any career.

Directed byHarry Harris

Written byKathleen Hite

Previous episodeE16 · John's Crossroad Next episodeE18 · The Hero

Seasons9

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"The Career Girl" is episode 17 of The Waltons season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 178 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on January 27, 1977.

Next: E18 · The Hero Best of Season 5