John-Boy wins a newspaper contest to cover the landing of the Hindenburg; Curt wants more private time with Mary Ellen.

Jason falls for Curt's sister (Linda Purl), who left her husband to become a singer. Directed by Ralph Waite.

Albert endures the scorn of residents when he becomes apprentice to a Jewish woodcarver.

A Walnut Grove youngster pretends his temporary blindness is permanent to keep his mother and father together.

Despite being wounded by two bank robbers, Sully works to free his wife, Brian and Katie when they are taken hostage by the desperate men.

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

Monica steps in to prevent a mayoral candidate from sacrificing a brilliant career for the sake of a destructive friendship.

Laura and Albert decide to spark a romance between hard-drinking Toby Noe and straight-laced Amanda Jane Cooper.

Laura's joy over the imminent birth of her first child is shattered when Almanzo suffers a paralysing stroke.

Almanzo refuses to exercise to regain the use of his legs until a storm levels his home; he realizes that Laura has given up hope too.

Amy and Shadow find themselves in jeopardy on a cattle drive; Lou feels overlooked when the issue of Heartland Beef's succession plan is raised; Parker and Katie babysit Lyndy and things go awry.

Tim and Jessica's attempt to throw a "small party" snowballs out of control; Lou struggles to hide a revived past relationship from the family; Amy and Logan continue to work with the wild horse.

Jonathan and Mark help a mayoral candidate whose opponent wages a dirty campaign; guests David Spielberg, Ken Kercheval.

A former Vietnam nurse suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder; a teenage boy learns he's adopted.

An adopted boy meets his biological mother who is a Vietnam veteran suffering from traumatic flashbacks of the war.

Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.

The Baldwins' niece arrives from war-threatened Vienna; John joins the National Guard, over Olivia's objections.

As an aggressive used-car salesman, Ben loses loved-ones' respect; Olivia plays Cupid for Sheriff Bridges.

Newly married to charming Mark McCune (Eric Close), Dianne Parker (Kimberly Williams) soon becomes pregnant. What should be a happy occasion turns to dismay when they discover that their daughter will be born with genetic defects. Refusing to care for such a child, Mark abandons Dianne and the baby. As time passes, Dianne manages to care for her daughter (Amanda Fein, Caitlin Fein) with the help of her mother (Blair Brown) and Mark's brother (Campbell Scott), who has always loved her.

Caretta thought she'd left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind until her mother lures her home. As she repairs the family beach house and renews old acquaintances, the rhythms of the island open her heart in wonderful ways.

Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.

The Baldwins' niece arrives from war-threatened Vienna; John joins the National Guard, over Olivia's objections.

As an aggressive used-car salesman, Ben loses loved-ones' respect; Olivia plays Cupid for Sheriff Bridges.

The children plot to scare Mrs. Oleson into returning an old woman's (Hermione Baddeley) home.

Charles and Joe Kagan are jurors in the trial of a bigot accused of torching a barn and assaulting Andy.

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

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

Monica and Tess counsel a self-destructive woman bent on revenge against Joe Greene; Claire Greene forms a friendship with a death-row inmate.

The mother of a victim of Joe's car accident kidnaps Nathaniel.

A church council rules all teachers in a parochial school must follow and teach Christianity; guest Mimi Kuzyk.

At Mark's high-school reunion, Jonathan helps a prom queen and a film star deal with faded glory.

Jonathan (Michael Landon) helps ambitious students learn responsible newspaper reporting. With Victor French.

Jonathan and Mark encourage a disabled Vietnam veteran to work for an organization that helps disabled people.

A man (Barry Watson) is reunited with his former teenage crush (Mia Kirshner) while working to save a favorite childhood retreat from closure.

A couple on the verge of a divorce must put aside their differences while planning their daughter's wedding, only to find that their own marriage may be worth saving after all.

A woman (Rebecca Romijn) returns to Paris after a 20-year absence and ends up reconnecting with her college boyfriend (Jerry O'Connell).

City girl Katie, who is supposed write a magazine feature on a glamping resort, faces her fears by trying the camp's activities with a rugged outdoorsman and nature guide.

Cass, a busy, single mother, hires her friend Matt to help her take care of the kids. Eventually, she realizes that the person who could complete her family may have been there the whole time.

A woman tries to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish by delivering a strange letter.

A church council rules all teachers in a parochial school must follow and teach Christianity; guest Mimi Kuzyk.

At Mark's high-school reunion, Jonathan helps a prom queen and a film star deal with faded glory.

Jonathan (Michael Landon) helps ambitious students learn responsible newspaper reporting. With Victor French.

Jonathan and Mark encourage a disabled Vietnam veteran to work for an organization that helps disabled people.

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

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

Monica and Tess must prevent a jealous widower from destroying his son's friendship with the town eccentric.

A salesman returns to his hometown to close a big business deal that will destroy many of his cherished childhood memories.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help students protest the mandatory retirement of a favorite teacher (Lew Ayres).

Private detectives Mark and Jonathan help a Vietnamese couple locate sons adopted and raised by an American family.

Jonathan arranges for a former beauty (Priscilla Barnes), scarred in a fire, to volunteer at a camp for the blind.

After years of taking care of a disabled brother, a man yearns to start a life for himself. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A writer (Marcia Gay Harden) forms a compassionate bond with her nephew (Taylor Handley) after the troubled teen runs away from his parents.

Special-education teacher Mike Kersjes (John Corbett) brings students to space camp to learn how astronauts explore the universe.

Cynthia, an author, leaves Boston to spend some time in her late uncle's small town in hopes of alleviating writer's block. She soon meets a man, and as the pair work together to help a boy, they find solace, comfort, and even romance.

A single mother unearths a bracelet that she made years earlier, with each bead serving as a reminder to count the blessings in her life. As her faith is renewed, the blessing bracelet takes her down a path she never could have imagined.

Rosemary and Lee's baby brings up memories of Rosemary's own mother and questions about her past. Meanwhile, the kids feel left out of the hot springs with all the tourists.

When a former student visits, Elizabeth thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy - if they can get it to work.

Elizabeth encourages Gowen to seek forgiveness from Rosaleen to heal old wounds; Montague continues to raise suspicion.

Everyone helps Rosemary as the governor visits early; Nathan is called away to help with land trouble, only to find himself in unexpected danger and with surprising intel.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help students protest the mandatory retirement of a favorite teacher (Lew Ayres).

Private detectives Mark and Jonathan help a Vietnamese couple locate sons adopted and raised by an American family.

Jonathan arranges for a former beauty (Priscilla Barnes), scarred in a fire, to volunteer at a camp for the blind.

After years of taking care of a disabled brother, a man yearns to start a life for himself. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

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.

Tess describes to students how Monica consoled Abraham Lincoln while Andrew tried to steer John Wilkes Booth from his assassination plan.

His distraught family must cope after an accident on the eve of his wedding puts a young man in a coma; guest Patty Duke.

Adam becomes depressed when Mary announces that she can distinguish between light and dark; the family is thrilled.

Away from home on a buying trip, Charles faces an emotional problem when a lonely woman and her children turn to him for affection.

Charles and Jonathan set out on a search for medicine when members of their families contract anthrax.

The man who shot Ty returns to Hudson and Amy and the rest of the family grapple with how to react; Jessica enlists Katie and Parker's help to deal with a demanding Dude Ranch guest while Lou is away.

Hudson hosts a lumberjack competition, and Amy must retrain a Clydesdale and his owner to compete in the draft horse race; Tim throws his hat in the ring; Lou tries to avoid a date with Fred Garland.

Thinking Jonathan has turned into a dog, Mark embarks alone to unite a young runaway with his family.

On Christmas Eve, Jonathan allows three powerful people to foresee the consequences of their actions.

Jonathan counsels a young runaway (Tony La Torre) and a widow (Carrie Snodgress) with a terminally ill son (Barret Oliver).

John-Boy travels to New York to get his first novel published and is torn between the city and home.

Jim-Bob sets a trap for a troublesome hawk; Olivia has reservations about the choice for a new minister.

Mysterious events at the Walton farm lead to the discovery of a 12-year-old orphan boy, who attaches himself to John Walton.

When her husband dumps her for her acupuncturist, pampered housewife Desiree (Kathryn Morris) discovers there is more to life than money.

A man (Jesse Metcalfe) finds sanctuary in Cape Cod after losing his job and his girlfriend.

John-Boy travels to New York to get his first novel published and is torn between the city and home.

Jim-Bob sets a trap for a troublesome hawk; Olivia has reservations about the choice for a new minister.

Mysterious events at the Walton farm lead to the discovery of a 12-year-old orphan boy, who attaches himself to John Walton.

Adam becomes depressed when Mary announces that she can distinguish between light and dark; the family is thrilled.

Away from home on a buying trip, Charles faces an emotional problem when a lonely woman and her children turn to him for affection.

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.

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

Monica helps a woman gain independence from her mother, whose health and memory are beginning to decline; Tess encourages Emma to seek new adventures.

A young mother tries to deal with her son's struggle with, and impending death from, cystic fibrosis.

Laura tries to convince Almanzo she is mature and her love for him is not just infatuation.

Laura wants to pass the teaching exam to prove her maturity, but romantic rival Nellie has other ideas.

Laura and Albert leave home to help a terminally ill boy realize his dream of seeing the ocean before he dies.

Amy enters Spartan into an endurance race after realizing he's not ready to retire; Jack is set on gentling an unbroke horse despite the danger; Lou and Katie reveal hidden feelings while camping.

Amy debates what to do when she receives money from an unexpected source; Lisa's racing plans are in jeopardy after an accident; Tim worries when Jessica is hiding something; Lou makes a big decision.

Jonathan Smith is an angel on a mission from God; accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon, whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the country guiding the lost and suffering back toward the Highway to Heaven.

Jonathan Smith is an angel on a mission from God; accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon, whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the country guiding the lost and suffering back toward the Highway to Heaven.

Old-time actors have a showdown with a street gang that is terrorizing a Hollywood neighborhood. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Graduate Ben leaves home to find work; John takes on a huge contract; Jason encounters a lonely recluse.

A startling revelation about the history of Walton's Mountain leads to the beginning of a new American Indian burial ground.

The family meets an English girl on a trip to Virginia Beach; Ben plans a night alone with Darlene.

Spencer and Lola couldn't be more different. He's a cat person, and she loves dogs. When a reservation mix-up lands them - and their pets - in the same vacation house, they have to find a way to get along without killing each other.

After being dumped by her fiance for not being adventurous enough, a woman (Amy Smart) sets out to prove him wrong by tracking down the handsome stranger (Adrian Grenier) she just met on the subway.

Graduate Ben leaves home to find work; John takes on a huge contract; Jason encounters a lonely recluse.

A startling revelation about the history of Walton's Mountain leads to the beginning of a new American Indian burial ground.

The family meets an English girl on a trip to Virginia Beach; Ben plans a night alone with Darlene.

Laura tries to convince Almanzo she is mature and her love for him is not just infatuation.

Laura wants to pass the teaching exam to prove her maturity, but romantic rival Nellie has other ideas.

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

Dr. Mike is shocked when a Russian princess convinces the townsfolk she is a seer with ties to the spirit world.

A tragedy involving their beloved son threatens to destroy a couple's already faltering marriage. With Roma Downey and Della Reese. Guest stars: Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert.

The angels unite a group of lonely people to witness a Christmas miracle; Monica teaches an alcoholic to overcome his prejudice and help an illegal alien.

The Ingalls go to court to adopt Albert, but his father reappears and demands custody.

Mary must get help when a stagecoach accident traps Adam and endangers a pregnant woman; Laura and Albert offer a beehive to their rivals.

Laura becomes jealous when Almanzo dates another girl; Mr. Oleson learns that the fat lady in a visiting circus is his sister.

After another "Miracle Girl" moment, Amy reconsiders her role at the Youth Centre; Jack misses Lisa, especially after Tim and Jessica are forced to move into the house.

Amy's decision to work with Peyton Westfield's horse upsets Logan; Jack helps Katie find her own path; Lou has to come through for Rick.

A country singer's arrival in a Western town inspires a man to let his daughter pursue music; guest Ronee Blakely.

A high-school student almost gives up on life after losing both legs in a motorcycle accident. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A high-school student who lost his legs in an accident regains his will to live. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Erin's refusal causes G.W. to leave and join the Army; Maude seeks to market her paintings.

The joy surrounding the birth of the Waltons' first grandchild is diminished when Mary Ellen's baby is stolen.

The joy surrounding the birth of the Waltons' first grandchild is diminished when Mary Ellen's baby is stolen.

Wedding planner Wendy finally starts to settle into the single life after her husband's death, until charming Marco opens up a divorce firm right next to her.

A woman planning for her wedding at a resort meets a charming local right before the ceremony and has to choose between the man who can care for her financially or the man who truly understands her.

Erin's refusal causes G.W. to leave and join the Army; Maude seeks to market her paintings.

The joy surrounding the birth of the Waltons' first grandchild is diminished when Mary Ellen's baby is stolen.

The joy surrounding the birth of the Waltons' first grandchild is diminished when Mary Ellen's baby is stolen.

The Ingalls go to court to adopt Albert, but his father reappears and demands custody.

Mary must get help when a stagecoach accident traps Adam and endangers a pregnant woman; Laura and Albert offer a beehive to their rivals.

Grace and Robert E.'s adopted son may not survive; fugitive Sully works for peace and learns of Mike's miscarriage.

Mike's sister Marjorie is a temperance crusader; Sully and Cloud Dancing try reasoning with Black Moon.

A successful attorney considers re-entering a destructive relationship with the ex-boyfriend who deserted her many years ago.

Monica pitches an idea for a new TV series about angels to a cynical executive whose shows usually focus on violence.

Mrs. Oleson demands the Rev. Alden's resignation when she discovers a woman parishioner spent the night in his room.

Albert dreams that he and Laura have been captured by Indians who want him to lead an attack against the U.S. Army.

Charles and Laura rush to the aid of an old friend when they learn that a disabling accident has destroyed his will to live.

Amy and Caleb train one of Sam's rescue horses to be a roping horse; Jack and Tim disagree about Blue's future; Katie and Logan go river rafting and end up on a bigger adventure than they expected.

Amy's surprised to learn Finn has returned to town; Jack and Tim win Hudson's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which leads to unexpected problems for Lou and the arrival of someone from Tim's past.

A greedy son (Jonathan Frakes) wants to institutionalize his eccentric father (Ron Moody), a construction tycoon.

An actor (Daniel Davis) hires Jonathan and Mark to look after his estranged children (Bobby Jacoby, Emily Moultrie).

On a film set, Jonathan meets another angel (Al Ruscio), and Mark falls for an actress (Stella Stevens).

World War II reaches Walton's Mountain as Curt is called to serve; Yancy decides to enlist; G.W. confesses his fear to Erin.

The peace and serenity of Walton's Mountain is disturbed when it becomes the site for a round of realistic Army tactical maneuvers.

Jim-Bob makes friends with a runaway boy and his little sister; Elizabeth finds elderly Maude to be a fine replacement for Grandma.

A woman (Jessica Szohr) must adjust to her new, seemingly perfect life when her pranks on April Fools' Day come true.

After meeting only in their dreams, a man (Mike Vogel) and a woman (Katharine McPhee) have seven days to turn their romantic visions into reality.

World War II reaches Walton's Mountain as Curt is called to serve; Yancy decides to enlist; G.W. confesses his fear to Erin.

The peace and serenity of Walton's Mountain is disturbed when it becomes the site for a round of realistic Army tactical maneuvers.

Jim-Bob makes friends with a runaway boy and his little sister; Elizabeth finds elderly Maude to be a fine replacement for Grandma.

Mrs. Oleson demands the Rev. Alden's resignation when she discovers a woman parishioner spent the night in his room.

Albert dreams that he and Laura have been captured by Indians who want him to lead an attack against the U.S. Army.

Mike sends the children to Sully's hideout, but her visiting family refuses to leave diphtheria-ravaged Colorado Springs.

Dr. Mike tries to protect her family from a diphtheria epidemic, but her mother and two sisters refuse to leave town.

The angels intervene when the lifelong rivalry between two sibling skiers (guest stars David Lascher and Sean Murray) culminates in tragedy. With Roma Downey and Della Reese.

A figure skater offers hope to a youngster who is on the run with her father, but wants to escape her criminal past.

Gathered for a holiday, the Ingalls tell Albert how they came to Walnut Grove.

Gathered for a holiday, the Ingalls tell Albert how they came to Walnut Grove.

Gathered for a holiday, the Ingalls tell Albert how they came to Walnut Grove.

When flood evacuees come to Hudson, Amy works with a traumatized horse; Jack and Lisa help a young couple; Tim connects with an evacuee; Rick steps up in Lou's absence.

Amy helps a unique animal from an abandoned zoo; Tim joins Jessica in New York for her art show while trying to fix a past mistake; Jack and Lisa work through difficulties in their relationship.

A Vietnam veteran causes problems when he brings home his Amerasian daughter. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Mark and Jonathan work as hotel bellhops to help a millionaire's son (Brian Kerwin) find meaning in his life.

Car salesman Honest Eddy (Geoffrey Lewis) plans an expansion, which threatens a local orphanage at Christmas.

As Christmas approaches, Mary Ellen and the baby leave to be near Curt; the Baldwins shelter two English children.

Olivia's faith is tested; Verdie is attacked by a robber; the English children stow away in an Army truck.

Olivia visits a relative (Louise Latham) as she struggles with menopause; Jim-Bob considers using deceit to get a job.

Returning home for the Fourth of July, a woman learns that the man who she loves is engaged to her best friend.

A workaholic hospital director is forced to re-examine her rigid lifestyle when a free-wheeling EMS pilot enters her life.

As Christmas approaches, Mary Ellen and the baby leave to be near Curt; the Baldwins shelter two English children.

Olivia's faith is tested; Verdie is attacked by a robber; the English children stow away in an Army truck.

Olivia visits a relative (Louise Latham) as she struggles with menopause; Jim-Bob considers using deceit to get a job.

A con artist (Ray Walston) and a wrestler convince Jonathan he could be a champion and urge the town to bet on him.

A charismatic preacher (James Olson) entices residents from the Rev. Alden's teachings.

Matthew's legal studies lead to a flurry of lawsuits after Horace seeks restitution from Hank for accidentally breaking his nose.

An Indian-hater determines to thwart a treaty that would allow Black Cloud's warriors safe passage and let Sully come home.

The devil tricks a desperate salesman into selling his soul by disguising himself as Monica, forcing the angel into a showdown with her evil twin.

John-Boy returns home and tries to recall the details of his plane crash for a comrade's sister; Ike is arrested for draft evasion.

Mary Ellen is attracted to a paratrooper who brings her some mementos of Curt; Corabeth's old flame pressures her to meet with him.

Jim-Bob graduates at the head of his class and prepares to go overseas to fight; Erin learns Ashley Longworth has married in London.

A deputy sheriff accuses Harley of escaping from a chain gang to which he was sentenced for murdering a white man.

John goes to see President Roosevelt at Warm Springs, Ga., and requests a pardon for the murder charges against Harley.

Mary Ellen runs into opposition when she decides to become a doctor; Jason and John-Boy enjoy a birthday surprise from back home.

A soldier in Jason's group rediscovers his courage; the Godseys are called before the ration board; word comes of a German surrender.

John-Boy falls in love with a determined French girl; Cindy sees apparitions of Ben in the house, and then learns he's been captured.

Jim-Bob, home on furlough, meets an old girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) claiming to be carrying his baby; Ben defies his captors.

As the war in Japan nears an end, Ben's captor makes an unexpected move; Jason can't commit to Toni; the Army turns down Drew.

Ben returns with plans to study engineering; J.D. interrupts Erin's vacation; Cindy's father visits; John has bad news about Olivia.

After accepting another man's (Richard Gilliland) proposal, Mary Ellen learns Curt may be alive; Jason reopens the Dew Drop Inn.

Mary Ellen finds her husband, Curt (Scott Hylands), in Florida, but he's not the man she remembers; J.D. begs Erin to come back.

Cindy learns she was adopted and sets out to find her natural mother; Drew's sudden lack of interest in Elizabeth irritates her.

Jim-Bob and Jody return from the service and decide to avoid responsibility for a while; the Baldwins find their grandfather's still.

Rose's old suitor returns, concealing a secret about his health; Jason and Jody hire a singer to bring business to the Dew Drop Inn.

A new minister (Kip Niven) arouses Corabeth's suspicions and gives advice when Toni decides she can't wed Jason because she's Jewish.

Corabeth's sister drops in on Ike while Corabeth is away; Elizabeth, feeling lonely for her parents, makes up her mind to leave home.

The Waltons come to the rescue of a woman whose drunken husband beats her; Jim-Bob invests in war surplus.

John-Boy prepares a television presentation for the university while Jim-Bob attempts to build a set; Rose thinks she is overweight.

Old love letters make Corabeth think Ike is guilty of adultery and want a divorce; Drew wants Elizabeth to spend a night with him.

Rose's happiness with Stanley is threatened by her heart condition; Cindy finds work isn't exactly what she expected.

Ike and Jim-Bob hunt for uranium; Erin falls for Ben's competitor, a mysterious lumberjack concealing a secret about his family.

The Baldwins' cousin Octavia visits and causes havoc; a man who thinks Mary Ellen took his child bride kidnaps Elizabeth instead.

John-Boy's hopes to have his book published in New York are dashed; the Baldwins plan a lavish ball, but it appears no one will come.

Investigating a friend's death, Mark encounters drug smugglers; guests Michael Bowen, Lee Bryant.

Jonathan cannot reunite a couple because he has fallen for the woman (Robin Dearden).

Jonathan and Mark journey back in time to save Mark's grandfather's (John McLiam) farm from repossession.

A college basketball star (Glenn Michael Jones) must face his illiteracy when a heart condition denies him a scholarship.

Kathy Yoder is a travel writer who has left her Amish ways behind, but when she returns home to settle her father's affairs, she is tempted to return to her former lifestyle.

To honor an ancient custom, a doctor (Adam Kaufman) agrees to marry the widow (Lauren Ambrose) of his older brother.

During World War II, the father of an unwed mother (Keri Russell) marries her off to a farmer (Skeet Ulrich) who will raise her baby as his own.

While consoling each other over the recent loss of their spouses, a man (Warren Christie) and a woman (Lacey Chabert) grow close and fall in love.

The town prepares for the governor's black-tie ball; while still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the governor to their side.