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The Waltons S8E21 — The Furlough

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The Waltons•Season 8•Episode 21

The Furlough

7.4/10 · 130 votesFeb 21, 198050 min

Ranked #11 of 23 in Season 8•matches the season avg

John-Boy returns home physically cured but he still suffers from a loss of memory. Ike gets arrested for draft evasion because he ignores a letter from the Army.

Directed byHarry Harris

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Seasons9

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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 Furlough" is episode 21 of The Waltons season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 130 votes, ranking #11 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on February 21, 1980.

Next: E22 · The Medal Best of Season 8