Mary Ellen, aspring nurse, makes a diagnosis about Grandma's illness which almost costs Grandma her life.

The 11 members of the Walton family are together for Christmas This would be the last time that all of the Waltons would be together

Erin's graduation from high school seems to be very painful because Erin has no firm plans for the future or any career.

A young minister comes and causes some uneasiness within the congregation

John-Boy comes back home and helps with reopening the old Guthrie Mine. John and some other men work in the mine. Without warning, the fault gives way to its weaknesses and traps the men under tons of dirt and rock.

John and the other men escapes.