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The Waltons S8E20 — The Traveling Man
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The Waltons•Season 8•Episode 20

The Traveling Man

7.2/10 · 125 votesFeb 14, 198050 min

Ranked #17 of 23 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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Rose's ex-boyfriend Stanley Perkins arrives on Waltons Mountain and he makes a re-acquaintance with Rose.

Directed byHerbert Hirschman
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Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

John Walton Sr.

Jon Walmsley

Jon Walmsley

Jason Walton

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Erin Walton

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David W. Harper

Jim-Bob Walton

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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

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Herbert Hirschman

Herbert Hirschman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Traveling Man" is episode 20 of The Waltons season 8. It scored 7.2/10 from 125 votes, ranking #17 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Herbert Hirschman, it aired on February 14, 1980.

Next: E21 · The FurloughBest of Season 8