William Bramley

The Enterprise discovers the wreckage of a Federation vessel in orbit around an Earth-like planet where a gladiator-type empire continues to flourish.

Adam is thrilled to officially be a lawyer, but he is unable to find a job. With no other options available, he decides to leave the blind school in Hester Sue's hands, pack up with Mary, and become Walnut Grove's very first lawyer. His first client is Edgar Mills, a man who seems to have swindled the townspeople into purchasing a worthless piece of land.

Sam encourages a local boy who is entering the Soapbox Derby Races.

Boss Hogg is the target of a gangland-style death plot before the Duke boys intervene to save him.

John-Boy invites Gypsies to camp on the Waltons' land, despite dire predictions; guest Gregory Sierra.

Ann buys tickets from a scalper for the Baumans.