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The Waltons S5E2 — The Vigil
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The Waltons•Season 5•Episode 2

The Vigil

8.3/10 · 166 votesSep 30, 197650 min

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

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Mary Ellen, aspring nurse, makes a diagnosis about Grandma's illness which almost costs Grandma her life.

Directed byHarry Harris
Written byKathleen Hite
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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 Vigil" is episode 2 of The Waltons season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 166 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on September 30, 1976.

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