The BEST episodes written by Nigel Mckeand

The Journey
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8.28
39 votes

#1 - The Journey

The Waltons - Season 2 - Episode 1

Maggie McKenzie would like to see the ocean once more. John-Boy takes her but must miss an important dance. Grandpa helps the children save an injured bird. Earl Hamner makes his only appearance in the series as Maggie's husband. The director of this episode, Harry Harris, who would eventually direct almost 50 episodes, was nominated for an Emmy award.

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The Job
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8.26
19 votes

#2 - The Job

The Waltons - Season 3 - Episode 11

John-Boy gets a job reading to a young blind woman. The woman is hostile towards him and the world in general. She goes to Walton's Mountain and realizes she has much more for which to be thankful.

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The Ceremony
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8.05
39 votes

#3 - The Ceremony

The Waltons - Season 1 - Episode 9

A Jewish family, escaping refugees from Nazi Germany, come to Waltons Mountain for safety. Their 13 year old son loses respect for his father in the sons attempt to maintain his religious beliefs and practices.

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The Ghost Story
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7.87
23 votes

#4 - The Ghost Story

The Waltons - Season 2 - Episode 21

The Children get a Ouija board from Ike. Olivia and Grandma have misgivings about the children playing with it and speaking to it's spirits.

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The Carnival
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7.86
77 votes

#5 - The Carnival

The Waltons - Season 1 - Episode 2

A Carnival troupe comes to Walton's Mountain. When the manager absconds with the money, four members are stranded at the Walton house. They thank the Waltons with a private performance.

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The Ring
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7.70
27 votes

#6 - The Ring

The Waltons - Season 3 - Episode 6

Mary Ellen buys a purse. At home she finds there's a pretty amethyst ring inside which she decides to wear at the dance, but she and Erin keep the finding of the ring a secret.

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The Marathon
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7.47
19 votes

#7 - The Marathon

The Waltons - Season 3 - Episode 9

In Scottsville John-Boy enters a dance marathon with Daisy Garner, a total stranger. It starts out fun but quickly becomes a drudgery until Olivia comes to the rescue.

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