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The Waltons S7E5 — The Changeling

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The Waltons•Season 7•Episode 5

The Changeling

5.8/10 · 239 votesOct 26, 197850 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 7•−1.7 vs season avg

Just before Elizabeth's 13th birthday, she becomes reluctant to grow up and creates a poltergeist. Jason starts a new job as a radio talk show host giving advice to the lovelorn.

Directed byLawrence Dobkin

Written byRobert Pirosh

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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

Lawrence Dobkin

Lawrence Dobkin

Director

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Robert Pirosh

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Changeling" is episode 5 of The Waltons season 7. It scored 5.8/10 from 239 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Lawrence Dobkin and written by Robert Pirosh, it aired on October 26, 1978.

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