A greedy son (Jonathan Frakes) wants to institutionalise his eccentric father (Ron Moody), a construction tycoon.
After years of hard work, the Walton family is out of debt and Corabeth is interested in getting the handsome new preacher married.
Suspects remain in jail as the public defenders' strike continues; Jablonski undergoes heart surgery; Sgt. Hunter calls roll.
Mary Ellen receives a medal that was awarded to Curtis after he died. A former friend of Corabeth visits and he and Corabeth begin to see each other much to Ike's dismay.
Grandma's medical bills and the mill's deterioration force John to work in Charlottesville. Directed by Richard Thomas.