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The Waltons S8E16 — The Prodigals

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The Waltons•Season 8•Episode 16

The Prodigals

7.6/10 · 144 votesJan 17, 198050 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

Josh and Jeffrey break into Godsey's store and are in trouble with the law. After being humiliated by a solider in uniform, Ben decides to enlist.

Directed byStan Lathan

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Cast9

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

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

Stan Lathan

Stan Lathan

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Prodigals" is episode 16 of The Waltons season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 144 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Stan Lathan, it aired on January 17, 1980.

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