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The Waltons S5E4 — The Baptism
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The Waltons•Season 5•Episode 4

The Baptism

7.5/10 · 170 votesOct 14, 197650 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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John refuses to visit the tent meeting or get baptised, even with the presence of a famous evangelist.

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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

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David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

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Earl Hamner, Jr.

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Eric Scott

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Ben Walton

Kami Cotler

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Elizabeth Walton

Joe Conley

Joe Conley

Ike Godsey

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Episode Summary

"The Baptism" is episode 4 of The Waltons season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 170 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 14, 1976.

Next: E5 · The Fire StormBest of Season 5