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.

Jed Hockett, a farmer, orders his three sons to go to town and not return without prospective brides.