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The Waltons S7E16 — The Burden

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The Waltons•Season 7•Episode 16

The Burden

7.1/10 · 139 votesJan 25, 197950 min

Ranked #21 of 23 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

After a car jack slips and falls and Jim-Bob escapes serious injury, Jim-Bob decides to become a minister.

Directed byHarry Harris

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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

Crew1

H

Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Burden" is episode 16 of The Waltons season 7. It scored 7.1/10 from 139 votes, ranking #21 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on January 25, 1979.

Next: E17 · The Pin-Up Best of Season 7