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The Waltons S6E14 — The Rumor

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The Waltons•Season 6•Episode 14

The Rumor

7.7/10 · 153 votesJan 5, 197850 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

A new family, the Brimmer's, move to the Mountain and look for work and a place to live. Some people from the town are suspicious of their German accent and John helps them.

Written byKathleen Hite

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Cast11

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Michael Learned

Michael Learned

Olivia 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

Judy Norton

Judy Norton

Mary Ellen Walton

Crew1

K

Kathleen Hite

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Rumor" is episode 14 of The Waltons season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 153 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on January 5, 1978.

Next: E15 · Spring Fever Best of Season 6