Episode
The Waltons: The Awakening
Overview
Grandma's 68th birthday is here and the 2 faces of age are keenly felt by her as Grandma is confronted by old age. Mary Ellen, now 14 years old, poses an impossible barrier between her and a college student who lays claim to her heart.
Details
- Series
- The Waltons
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1974-01-03
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Awakening is Episode 15 in Season 2 of The Waltons. It aired on 1974-01-03. The runtime is 50 min.
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