Episode
The Waltons: The Obstacle
Overview
Mike Paxton, John-Boy's old friend, is confined to a wheel chair and believes there is no hope for the future. Through the help of the family, he comes out of his shell.
Details
- Series
- The Waltons
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1979-01-11
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Obstacle is Episode 14 in Season 7 of The Waltons. It aired on 1979-01-11. The runtime is 50 min.
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Jason has second thoughts about joining the military service and considers becoming a Conscientious Objector much to Ben's dismay. Jim-Bob gets a military tattoo.
Episode 15: The Parting
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Episode 16: The Burden
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Episode 17: The Pin-Up
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Episode 10: Day of Infamy
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Episode 18: The Attack
Ike has a heart attack because of the pressures and shortages of war-time shop-keeping. The Walton children pitch in and help keep Ike's store open in his absence.
Episode 9: The Beau
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Episode 19: The Legacy
Ashley Longworth Jr, who bears striking resemblance to his dad, comes to the Baldwin home and is courted by Miss Emily and Erin.
Episode 8: The Illusion
Ester Verdie's daughter comes back to Walton's Mountain disillusioned over having a college degree & unable to land a meaningful job. Erin helps her find a job at J.D. Pickett's plant.
Episode 20: The Outsider
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