Two orphans face coldheartedness when they ask their favorite children's TV host (Ned Beatty) to adopt them.

Caroline reluctantly leaves the children with a baby sitter when Charles invites her on a 6-day trip to Mankato.

Substitute-teacher Caroline deals with a boy (Dirk Blocker) ridiculed for his limited literacy.

After Laura's pet raccoon bites her and the dog, Charles and Caroline discover it is rabid.

Amy and Ty spend the night in the supposedly haunted Hanley barn, trying to get to the bottom of a mystery.

Tim and Jack relive their glory days; Amy wonders if Ty is revisiting his past when he and Kit deal with her pregnant mare.

Amy and Ty's relationship is put to the test when they care for an orphaned foal.

The Waltons get ready for John-Boy's high-school graduation, but the death of the cow interrupts preparations.

A broke salesman buys a doll for his daughter with Olivia's down-payment on a set of books.

John-Boy needs a car to travel to and from college; he makes a deal with Hyder Rudge for his spare car, but Rudge hides the car and refuses to sell it.

Violinist Beth returns home after the recent death of her mother and tutors the daughter of a reclusive country music star to prepare her for the upcoming holiday concert.

Two music managers must put their history aside to oversee the televised reunion performance of their rock star fathers with a fractured past.

The Waltons get ready for John-Boy's high-school graduation, but the death of the cow interrupts preparations.

A broke salesman buys a doll for his daughter with Olivia's down-payment on a set of books.

John-Boy needs a car to travel to and from college; he makes a deal with Hyder Rudge for his spare car, but Rudge hides the car and refuses to sell it.

Caroline reluctantly leaves the children with a baby sitter when Charles invites her on a 6-day trip to Mankato.

Substitute-teacher Caroline deals with a boy (Dirk Blocker) ridiculed for his limited literacy.

An old friend of Sully's seeks an affair with Dr. Mike while flashing his financial success before the family.

An old friend of Sully's seeks an affair with Dr. Mike while flashing his financial success before the family.

The Lewis family's Christmas spirit is lost since a beloved member of the community is missing as a result of the terrorist attack on The World Trade Center.

Monica is reunited with a friend who once conquered a drinking problem and is now battling a brain tumor.

Jonathan and Mark pose as recreation directors to help an angel on a difficult assignment in a retirement community.

Jonathan and Mark head to college; Jonathan helps a 12-year-old genius and Mark takes care of a rowdy dorm.

A mute coppersmith (Chuck McCann) plans to end a controversy over a proposed church bell.

Burning the midnight oil preparing for a school contest, Mary causes a fire, and Caroline orders her to withdraw.

The Ingalls struggle with limited funds as they decide on Christmas gifts.

Tim buys a racehorse from Lisa and puts everything on the line to win.

Ty's abusive stepfather shows up, trying to win back Ty's mother.

Amy is upset when Ty flies off with Scott on a vet call.

The Waltons' loyalty is tested by a conflict between family members.

The Waltons rally to help their aunt fight a government eviction.

A highly anticipated first day at college starts with John-Boy giving a pretty coed a ride but ends in total disaster.

A woman spends her time working in her mother's antique shop in a small ski village. One day she meets a man who makes her wonder if she should have left town and followed her dreams.

Katie, a former professional ice skater, is hired by the king of San Senova, Alexander, to help his daughter in a Christmas ice skating performance. As Katie spends time in the castle, she and Alex begin to develop feelings for each other.

The Waltons' loyalty is tested by a conflict between family members.

The Waltons rally to help their aunt fight a government eviction.

A highly anticipated first day at college starts with John-Boy giving a pretty coed a ride but ends in total disaster.

A mute coppersmith (Chuck McCann) plans to end a controversy over a proposed church bell.

Burning the midnight oil preparing for a school contest, Mary causes a fire, and Caroline orders her to withdraw.

Brian takes a liking to visiting writer Walt Whitman, even when the townspeople shun Whitman over rumors of his alternative lifestyle.

Horace attempts suicide after his wife leaves him, prompting Dr. Mike to send for her and their young daughter.

The angels help a widowed father come to terms with his troubled past, which includes the untimely death of one of his daughters.

An idealistic man who hopes television can bring people together is ready to give up on his vision after 50 years in the industry.

Jonathan helps members of a feuding family to see what life would have been like without their loved ones.

Before marrying her fiancé Brad, Mark gives his friend a lesson about marriage that he hopes she will hold dear to her heart.

Feeling rejected, Laura does not pray for the recovery of her sickly newborn brother.

A mountain man (Ernest Borgnine) helps Laura deal with guilt over the baby's death.

The Olesons separate after arguing about the quality of the Ingalls' eggs.

Amy leads a rescue search to find Ty and Scott after their plane goes down in a remote forested mountain area.

The girls have to deal with the havoc caused by a dog, a porcupine and a herd of cows when the boys are gone fishing.

Victor Whitetail visits Heartland, leaving Tim to wonder if Victor was more than just friends with his ex-wife.

John-Boy enters a mule in the annual cross-country race and finds himself competing for Selena's affections.

When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.

John-Boy challenges Olivia to take a night school course in art, but she gets more than she expected when the instructor kisses her.

After landing her dream job, a woman must work with her ex-boyfriend to organize a wedding for a fashion magazine.

Sally is heartbroken when her dog runs away during a thunderstorm. When she learns he was found by Mark, a widower, she travels to Boston to get him. Sally and Mark are given the best Christmas gifts of their lives when they fall in love.

John-Boy enters a mule in the annual cross-country race and finds himself competing for Selena's affections.

When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.

John-Boy challenges Olivia to take a night school course in art, but she gets more than she expected when the instructor kisses her.

Feeling rejected, Laura does not pray for the recovery of her sickly newborn brother.

A mountain man (Ernest Borgnine) helps Laura deal with guilt over the baby's death.

Dr. Mike is shocked by her sister's liberal behavior and open relationship with Loren Bray after she joins the women's suffrage movement.

When Brian's irresponsible behavior puts the town in danger, Sully must step in and begin acting like a real father to the boy.

Unlocking a secret from his past, a man contacts the son he has never met in hopes of finding a bone marrow donor for his dying daughter.

Andrew goes to the rescue of a marriage getting off to a rocky start, guiding the bridegroom (guest star Neil Patrick Harris) out of a blizzard of doubt and down the aisle.

Jonathan and Mark help a dying tycoon to reconnect with his only son; they decide it their mission to help the family reconcile their differences before it is too late.

A U.S. senator opposes Jonathan and Mark's efforts to pass legislation that could save a little girl's life.

Mark and Jonathan become the target of con artists after Mark wins five million dollars.

Jonathan and Mark help a cynical newspaper columnist find the Christmas spirit when he can't come up with a story on Christmas Eve.

An advertising executive has to land a toy company as a new account, and the company is all about a traditional Christmas.

Sydney is tasked with looking after Leah, an unaccompanied minor. After Leah is safely delivered, Sydney finds a package Leah left behind and decides to deliver it. When she misses her connection, she is invited to spend the holidays with them.

Tensions rise when a woman falls for the son of a developer who wants to tear down the wharf that is home to her toy store.

A bridal boutique owner who is deep in the flurry of planning an exquisite Christmas wedding is unexpectedly swept off her feet by the bride's brother.

An old flame of Cassie's comes to Middleton looking for closure; another old friend begins to dig up Cassie's past.

Cassie learns after a talk with Grace that her magic isn't the answer to everything; Sam's ex-wife causes some issues.

Sam and John surprise Cassie with fun outings as she tries to work out her feelings toward both of them.

Cassie could be ready to take a chance on her feelings for Sam; Grace decides to goes on a magical mission.

Jonathan and Mark help a dying tycoon to reconnect with his only son; they decide it their mission to help the family reconcile their differences before it is too late.

A U.S. senator opposes Jonathan and Mark's efforts to pass legislation that could save a little girl's life.

Mark and Jonathan become the target of con artists after Mark wins five million dollars.

Jonathan and Mark help a cynical newspaper columnist find the Christmas spirit when he can't come up with a story on Christmas Eve.

Defying government orders, Sully becomes a wanted man after he enters an American Indian reservation and helps Cloud Dancing escape.

When Sgt. McKay holds Sully responsible for the Dog Soldiers' attacks, he and Cloud Dancing escape to safer American Indian lands.

After her mom dies, a 10-year-old girl goes on a quest to find the father she never knew, receiving assistance from Monica and Andrew.

The angels must prevent a bomb from going off in a high school, and need the assistance of a troubled teacher to help save the students. Mary McDonnell guest stars.

A small-time crook finds a briefcase containing $1 million and then needs help fending off the two hoods who "lost" the money.

Jonathan and Mark are assigned to reward the good deeds of a homeless street performer.

After suffering a heart attack, a blind pianist turns to Mark and Jonathan to help him start a new life.

Jonathan and Mark, posing as high-school teachers, help a diverse group of students deal with the trauma of the upcoming senior prom.

Postal detectives delay their own travel plans to help a little girl who wrote an urgent letter to God.

A developer finds herself stranded in Christmas, Colo. The town hopes to employ the Christmas spirit to convince her that the community is the best location for a new ski resort.

A pop star becomes stranded in a small town in the dead of winter and finds refuge at a family's beleaguered dairy farm.

When Belinda heads to her hometown for the holidays, things get complicated when she is forced to team up with her ex-boyfriend Dustin for the town's annual Christmas scavenger hunt.

Elizabeth hears news about her book; Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past; Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley; Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

Elizabeth tries to come to terms with how she feels about Nathan and Lucas; a visitor causes trouble for Nathan; Faith returns from medical school; Jesse and Clara have issues; Fiona starts an exciting venture.

The sudden arrival of Lucas' mother makes Elizabeth more than a little nervous; Lee injures his back; a newcomer's arrival causes Rosemary to reflect on what she wants in life.

A geyser erupts at the oil rig and everyone in Hope Valley drops everything to help. Nathan is summoned for an inquiry by a Mountie from his past and Jesse takes a liking to driving Lee's motorcycle.

A small-time crook finds a briefcase containing $1 million and then needs help fending off the two hoods who "lost" the money.

Jonathan and Mark are assigned to reward the good deeds of a homeless street performer.

After suffering a heart attack, a blind pianist turns to Mark and Jonathan to help him start a new life.

Jonathan and Mark, posing as high-school teachers, help a diverse group of students deal with the trauma of the upcoming senior prom.

Daniel Simon and Dr. Mike search for Sully, who is dying in the wilderness from injuries suffered when he fled the Cavalry.

Dr. Mike (Jane Seymour) keeps Sully's (Joe Lando) whereabouts a secret as she tries to help him recover from his wounds. With John Schneider and David Beecroft.

An optimist plans a vacation for her daughter and son-in-law for the purpose of strengthening their marriage.

A musician (Luther Vandross) learns his family prevented him from pursuing a successful career by keeping secret a significant phone call for more than 20 years.

Fearing success may end Jonathan's stay on Earth, Mark hampers efforts to reconcile a mother and daughter.

Controversy and misunderstanding split a neighborhood when a halfway house for mental patients opens.

Doc Baker falls in love treating Mrs. Oleson's niece for an injured arm.

Doc Baker drafts Charles to help townspeople quarantined during a typhus outbreak.

A traveling showman (Red Buttons) hawks a supposedly medicinal powder from India.

Relationships are put to the test when everyone is under quarantine after a horse virus spreads.

Amy is upset with Ty when he purchases a vintage motorcycle; Caleb leaves for a rodeo in Montana.

Amy discovers that Mr. Hanley has abandoned his horses and is on the brink of losing his farm.

Mary Ellen discovers a beautiful ring in a secondhand purse she bought for a date with John-Boy's best friend.

John-Boy defends a freshman football player he tutored after having to report him for cheating on a history exam.

A former New York stockbroker and his family move to Walton's Mountain and upset the equilibrium of the residents; guest Linda Purl.

Meredith, the heir to Rossman's Department Store, reluctantly agrees to play the role of Mrs. Claus in a store. When Nick, the new store Santa Claus shows up, she experiences a little holiday magic of her own.

Isobel makes a carefully composed bucket list of classic holiday traditions to celebrate with her boyfriend. But when he goes AWOL, the list proves challenging and a tempting new romance turns her life upside down.

Mary Ellen discovers a beautiful ring in a secondhand purse she bought for a date with John-Boy's best friend.

John-Boy defends a freshman football player he tutored after having to report him for cheating on a history exam.

A former New York stockbroker and his family move to Walton's Mountain and upset the equilibrium of the residents; guest Linda Purl.

Doc Baker falls in love treating Mrs. Oleson's niece for an injured arm.

Doc Baker drafts Charles to help townspeople quarantined during a typhus outbreak.

Hank, believing Sully and Cloud Dancing to be the instigators of the American Indian raids, declares himself sheriff and sets off to capture them.

With Sully still in hiding, Dr. Mike worries that she may be pregnant again, a secret that spreads quickly throughout the town.

A couple unable to conceive decides to adopt a Chinese girl, but the family's matriarch (Angela Lansbury) opposes bringing an Asian child into the circle.

Each angel plays a crucial role in helping parents cope after their only daughter is murdered. Gregory Harrison guest stars.

A disabled Vietnam War hero takes drastic steps to get money for dental work; with Anne Curry and Daniel Ziskie.

A TV anchorman's cocaine addiction prompts his concerned son to turn him in to the police.

Caroline volunteers Charles to keep a round-the-clock watch on a drunken, abusive father.

A school-trained farmer (Alan Fudge) convinces Charles to switch from wheat to a new corn variety.

The Ingalls family, returning from a trip to the city, is stopped by a U.S. marshal looking for a Sioux renegade.

Caleb struggles to get over his accident; Tim doles out some tough love.

Amy enters a professional colt starting competition.

Peter's announcement throws Lou's wedding plans into disarray; Amy and Ty are forced to make a difficult decisions about their future.

Against Olivia's wishes, John-Boy enters a dance marathon with a girl he met in a neighboring town; guest Charles Haid.

John-Boy's feelings of inadequacy are washed away when circumstances lead to the publishing of a book of his short stories.

Grandpa becomes upset with John, and his stubborn pride leads him to pack, take Grandma by the hand and leave home.