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The Waltons S6E8 — The First Casualty

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The Waltons•Season 6•Episode 8

The First Casualty

8.7/10 · 187 votesNov 10, 197750 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 6•+0.8 vs season avg

Dr. Willard has been drafted to serve for the US Med Corps. Erin's boyfriend G.W. Haines is killed in a training accident and Yancy Tucker announces that he is joining. They turn him down because of his flat feet.

Directed byHarry Harris

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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

H

Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"The First Casualty" is episode 8 of The Waltons season 6. It scored 8.7/10 from 187 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on November 10, 1977.

Next: E9 · The Battle of Drucilla's Pond Best of Season 6