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The Waltons S9E17 — The Threshold

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The Waltons•Season 9•Episode 17

The Threshold

7.2/10 · 132 votesApr 2, 198150 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

John-Boy comes home to ponder his future and he ends up doing a TV show for Boatwright University. Rose is given a run for her money by Zuleika Dunbar over the affection of Stanley.

Directed byHerbert Hirschman

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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

Herbert Hirschman

Herbert Hirschman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Threshold" is episode 17 of The Waltons season 9. It scored 7.2/10 from 132 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Herbert Hirschman, it aired on April 2, 1981.

Next: E18 · The Indiscretion Best of Season 9