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The Waltons S6E16 — The Festival
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The Waltons•Season 6•Episode 16

The Festival

8.1/10 · 160 votesJan 26, 197850 min

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

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Jason gets a lesson in prejudice when he and Josh Verdie's son audition for a recital. Aimee Godsey and Elizabeth experience Spring Fever.

Written byMichael McGreevey
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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

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David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

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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

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Michael McGreevey

Michael McGreevey

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Festival" is episode 16 of The Waltons season 6. It scored 8.1/10 from 160 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Written by Michael McGreevey, it aired on January 26, 1978.

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