Dennis Redfield

The first day at Boatwright College is full of complications for John-Boy Walton.

John-Boy tempers honor with mercy when he defends a freshman football player whom he has accused of cheating. Ben discovers the dangers of smoking.

Would-be newspaper publisher John-Boy battles to scrape together enough money for an old printing press.

The Walton family helps an old friend of John-Boy's who is convinced he has no future because has been physically disabled during World War II. Ben and Ike become "song and dance men" as their contribution on the war effort.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help the father of a deceased Vietnam veteran honor his son in a memorial service. Guest star: Eli Wallach.

Miss Ellie plans the annual Ewing Barbecue to coincide with Jock's expected return to Southfork. The barbecue gets underway with all of the intrigues inherent at most of the big Ewing functions. J.R. and Sue Ellen find a renewed interest in each other while Cliff Barnes realizes that he may still love Sue Ellen. Lucy is annoyed when Mitch is called away by a patient and Ray gets drunk and embarrasses Donna.