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In Season Three, John-Boy heads off to college - and life will never be the same. Change has come to Walton's Mountain. But one thing will never change: the powerful family bond that keeps the Waltons forever together. Both topical and timeless, the third season sees the Waltons facing the age-old issues of family: holding children close and letting them go, doing without and making do.
IMDb 7.6/1019749 seasons
DramaRomanceNostalgic
DramaRomanceNostalgic
IMDb 7.6/1019749 seasons
24 episodes
  • 1. The Conflict - Part I & Part II

    1. The Conflict - Part I & Part II

    Family loyalty is stretched to the breaking point when Walton family kin call for help to fight against the United States Government's notice of eviction.
    Family loyalty is stretched to the breaking point when Walton family kin call for help to fight against the United States Government's notice of eviction.
    7+
    1 h 39 min
    Sep 12, 1974
  • 2. The First Day

    2. The First Day

    The first day at Boatwright College is full of complications for John-Boy Walton.
    The first day at Boatwright College is full of complications for John-Boy Walton.
    7+
    49min
    Sep 19, 1974
  • 3. The Thoroughbred

    3. The Thoroughbred

    John-Boy and the family mule compete against a rich, young man and his thoroughbred in a traditional cross-country race that was won many years earlier by Grandpa Walton.
    John-Boy and the family mule compete against a rich, young man and his thoroughbred in a traditional cross-country race that was won many years earlier by Grandpa Walton.
    7+
    49min
    Sep 26, 1974
  • 4. The Runaway

    4. The Runaway

    When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.
    When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.
    7+
    49min
    Oct 3, 1974
  • 5. The Romance

    5. The Romance

    Olivia is challenged by John-Boy to take a night school course in art, but she gets more than she expected when the instructor kisses her.
    Olivia is challenged by John-Boy to take a night school course in art, but she gets more than she expected when the instructor kisses her.
    7+
    49min
    Oct 10, 1974
  • 6. The Ring

    6. The Ring

    On her first date with a college man, Mary Ellen must choose between making a good impression and telling the truth.
    On her first date with a college man, Mary Ellen must choose between making a good impression and telling the truth.
    7+
    49min
    Oct 17, 1974
  • 7. The System

    7. The System

    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.
    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.
    7+
    49min
    Oct 24, 1974
  • 8. The Spoilers

    8. The Spoilers

    A sophisticated but emotionally confused New York family arrives on Walton's Mountain with devastating results for the Walton family.
    A sophisticated but emotionally confused New York family arrives on Walton's Mountain with devastating results for the Walton family.
    7+
    49min
    Oct 31, 1974
  • 9. The Marathon

    9. The Marathon

    John-Boy defies his mother to enter a week-long dance marathon with a pretty, young stranger.
    John-Boy defies his mother to enter a week-long dance marathon with a pretty, young stranger.
    7+
    49min
    Nov 7, 1974
  • 10. The Book

    10. The Book

    John-Boy's feelings of inadequacy are replaced by pure vanity when his short stories are published.Jason gets a job playing music in a band, but no one in the family seems to notice.
    John-Boy's feelings of inadequacy are replaced by pure vanity when his short stories are published.Jason gets a job playing music in a band, but no one in the family seems to notice.
    7+
    49min
    Nov 14, 1974
  • 11. The Job

    11. The Job

    A part-time job catapults John-Boy into the middle of a desperate emotional battle raging in the heart of a hopelessly blind young woman.
    A part-time job catapults John-Boy into the middle of a desperate emotional battle raging in the heart of a hopelessly blind young woman.
    7+
    49min
    Nov 21, 1974
  • 12. The Departure

    12. The Departure

    Convinced that "life has passed him by," John Walton leaves home for an adventure.
    Convinced that "life has passed him by," John Walton leaves home for an adventure.
    7+
    49min
    Dec 5, 1974
  • 13. The Visitor

    13. The Visitor

    An old family friend comes home to Walton's Mountain, drawn there by the haunting memory of his dear wife.
    An old family friend comes home to Walton's Mountain, drawn there by the haunting memory of his dear wife.
    7+
    49min
    Dec 12, 1974
  • 14. The Birthday

    14. The Birthday

    Grandpa is stricken by a heart attack and desperately despondent about his condition, causing the entire Walton family to make every effort to restore his will to live.
    Grandpa is stricken by a heart attack and desperately despondent about his condition, causing the entire Walton family to make every effort to restore his will to live.
    7+
    49min
    Dec 19, 1974
  • 15. The Lie

    15. The Lie

    John-Boy turns detective to piece together the truth behind a hit-and-run charge brought against his younger brother Ben.
    John-Boy turns detective to piece together the truth behind a hit-and-run charge brought against his younger brother Ben.
    7+
    49min
    Jan 2, 1975
  • 16. The Matchmakers

    16. The Matchmakers

    Ike Godsey is smitten when cousin Corabeth visits, and with John and Olivia's help love grows between the two. Erin enters the Jefferson County Sweetheart Contest.
    Ike Godsey is smitten when cousin Corabeth visits, and with John and Olivia's help love grows between the two. Erin enters the Jefferson County Sweetheart Contest.
    7+
    49min
    Jan 9, 1975
  • 17. The Beguiled

    17. The Beguiled

    A beautiful but unprincipled girl causes problems for John-Boy.
    A beautiful but unprincipled girl causes problems for John-Boy.
    7+
    49min
    Jan 16, 1975
  • 18. The Caretakers

    18. The Caretakers

    Grandpa becomes upset with John, and his stubborn pride leads him to pack, take Grandma by the hand and leave home.
    Grandpa becomes upset with John, and his stubborn pride leads him to pack, take Grandma by the hand and leave home.
    7+
    49min
    Jan 23, 1975
  • 19. The Shivaree

    19. The Shivaree

    Olivia Walton arranges a warm, family wedding for the daughter of an old friend and her city-bred fiancé, but a fun-loving mountain custom threatens to destroy the marriage.
    Olivia Walton arranges a warm, family wedding for the daughter of an old friend and her city-bred fiancé, but a fun-loving mountain custom threatens to destroy the marriage.
    7+
    49min
    Jan 30, 1975
  • 20. The Choice

    20. The Choice

    John Walton's dream of a Walton & Sons lumber business is shattered when Jason, like his elder brother John-Boy, decides to pursue his own career.
    John Walton's dream of a Walton & Sons lumber business is shattered when Jason, like his elder brother John-Boy, decides to pursue his own career.
    7+
    49min
    Feb 6, 1975
  • 21. The Statue

    21. The Statue

    John-Boy faces an agonizing possibility of destroying Emily Baldwin's dream in order to make his first literary sale.Grandpa wins a statue that resembles his former girlfriend.
    John-Boy faces an agonizing possibility of destroying Emily Baldwin's dream in order to make his first literary sale.Grandpa wins a statue that resembles his former girlfriend.
    7+
    49min
    Feb 13, 1975
  • 22. The Song

    22. The Song

    Young Ben Walton falls in love with pretty Sally Ann Harper, but his secret campaign to win her affections fails when he inadvertently sends her into the arms of his brother Jason.
    Young Ben Walton falls in love with pretty Sally Ann Harper, but his secret campaign to win her affections fails when he inadvertently sends her into the arms of his brother Jason.
    7+
    49min
    Feb 20, 1975
  • 23. The Woman

    23. The Woman

    John and Olivia Walton renew their wedding vows as the highlight of their 20th-anniversary celebration, and John-Boy falls in love with an older woman.
    John and Olivia Walton renew their wedding vows as the highlight of their 20th-anniversary celebration, and John-Boy falls in love with an older woman.
    7+
    49min
    Feb 27, 1975
  • 24. The Venture

    24. The Venture

    Prosperity seems to be imminent for the Walton family when disaster strikes as John Walton is felled by pneumonia, and the family may lose all for which they have worked so hard.
    Prosperity seems to be imminent for the Walton family when disaster strikes as John Walton is felled by pneumonia, and the family may lose all for which they have worked so hard.
    7+
    49min
    Mar 6, 1975
  • The Waltons
    DramaRomanceNostalgic
    IMDb 7.6/1019749 seasons
    In Season Three, John-Boy heads off to college - and life will never be the same. Change has come to Walton's Mountain. But one thing will never change: the powerful family bond that keeps the Waltons forever together. Both topical and timeless, the third season sees the Waltons facing the age-old issues of family: holding children close and letting them go, doing without and making do.
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