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The Waltons S8E19 — The Last Straw

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The Waltons•Season 8•Episode 19

The Last Straw

7.8/10 · 136 votesFeb 7, 198050 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

When John's equipment breaks down and Jim-Bob breaks his, John decides maybe he has had enough. Jeffrey builds himself a soapbox car sponsored by Godsey's store.

Directed byHarry Harris

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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

H

Harry Harris

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Last Straw" is episode 19 of The Waltons season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 136 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on February 7, 1980.

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