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The Waltons S7E14 — The Obstacle

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The Waltons•Season 7•Episode 14

The Obstacle

7.8/10 · 139 votesJan 11, 197950 min

Ranked #8 of 23 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

Mike Paxton, John-Boy's old friend, is confined to a wheel chair and believes there is no hope for the future. Through the help of the family, he comes out of his shell.

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Cast11

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Michael Learned

Michael Learned

Olivia Walton

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Esther 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

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Episode Summary

"The Obstacle" is episode 14 of The Waltons season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 139 votes, ranking #8 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 11, 1979.

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