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The Waltons S5E21 — The Long Night
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The Waltons•Season 5•Episode 21

The Long Night

7.3/10 · 176 votesFeb 24, 197750 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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Grandpa says he going to bring Grandma home from the hosptal. When the Doctors say no, Grandpa causes a scene and is told not to come back. Aimee Godsey asks Zeb to be her Grandpa.

Directed byHarry Harris
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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

H

Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Long Night" is episode 21 of The Waltons season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 176 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on February 24, 1977.

Next: E22 · The Hiding PlaceBest of Season 5