The Family cow, Chance gives birth to a healthy calf but John announces that it must be sold to make ends meet. Elizabeth and Jim Bob hide the Calf to save it. John relents and the family keeps the calf.

Mamie Baldwin makes it through a difficult operation with Grandma's help.

Jim-Bob graduates as class valedictorian and Erin finds out that Ashley Longsworth Jr married a girl in London. The Walton boys join the War.

John is thrown to jail after he tries to defend a black neighbour, who is accused to murdering a white man.

John is given 24 hours to talk his black neighbour, who was accused of murder, into turning himself in.

Mary Ellen feels inadequate as a nurse to help Mountain folk. Against the Dean's advice, Mary Ellen applies for medical school.

Ben is taken on an unexpected trip by his captor who turns Ben in to the American forces. Toni is seriously courted by Jason.

Cindy's father gets killed and Cindy finds out she is adopted when she goes through some old papers. Cindy goes to find her Mother. Elizabeth and Drew have problems.

Corabeth finds Ike's old love letters and files for a divorce. Drew wants to spend a romantic night with Elizabeth.