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The Waltons S6E6 — The Volunteer

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The Waltons•Season 6•Episode 6

The Volunteer

7.7/10 · 142 votesOct 27, 197750 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

After Erin says no to the marriage proposal of G.W. Haines, he joins the Army. Erin visits G.W. at Camp Lee Army Base despite her father's reluctance.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

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

Crew2

K

Kathleen Hite

Writer

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Volunteer" is episode 6 of The Waltons season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 142 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Philip Leacock and written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on October 27, 1977.

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