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The Waltons S7E15 — The Parting

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The Waltons•Season 7•Episode 15

The Parting

8.2/10 · 149 votesJan 18, 197950 min

Ranked #3 of 23 in Season 7•+0.7 vs season avg

John and Olivia are both tired so Olivia suggests a trip, but the vacation does not help Olivia. Olivia sees a doctor and is told she has TB and must go to a sanitarium.

Directed byHarry Harris

Written byKathleen Hite

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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

Crew2

H

Harry Harris

Director

K

Kathleen Hite

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Parting" is episode 15 of The Waltons season 7. It scored 8.2/10 from 149 votes, ranking #3 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Kathleen Hite, it aired on January 18, 1979.

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