Name: The Hero
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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

The Waltons

The Achievement

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

The Go-Getter

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

The Hiding Place

Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.

The Long Night

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

The Heartbreaker

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

The Inferno

John-Boy is determined to create a memorial to mark the day that the Jefferson County Doughboys returned from the war.

The Hero

For Erin Walton, graduation day from high school, which is an event that most people regard with great pleasure, seems to be the most painful day of her life.

The Career Girl

Grandma's medical bills and the mill's deterioration force John to work in Charlottesville.

John's Crossroad

Erin decides to elope after her parents refuse her permission to marry; Jason runs into problems managing Ike's store.

The Elopement

An unconscious early memory of Elizabeth's returns as a dream to haunt the entire household and endanger her life.

The Ferris Wheel

Grandma refuses to share church-organist duties with her arch rival; restless Olivia resolves to make a change in her life.

The Rebellion

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S5 E18 | The Hero