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The Waltons S7E8 — The Illusion

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The Waltons•Season 7•Episode 8

The Illusion

7.8/10 · 154 votesNov 16, 197850 min

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

Ester Verdie's daughter comes back to Walton's Mountain disillusioned over having a college degree & unable to land a meaningful job. Erin helps her find a job at J.D. Pickett's plant.

Written byJohn McGreevey

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Seasons9

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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

J

John McGreevey

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Illusion" is episode 8 of The Waltons season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 154 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Written by John McGreevey, it aired on November 16, 1978.

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