Episode
The Waltons: The Hostage
Overview
A 14 year old girl is promised marriage in mountain tradition. Mary Ellen interferes and the bride-groom kidnaps Elizabeth to get his bride back. Octavia, an eccentric cousin of the Baldwins, is treated to a visit by him.
Details
- Series
- The Waltons
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 1981-05-28
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Hostage is Episode 21 in Season 9 of The Waltons. It aired on 1981-05-28. The runtime is 50 min.
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