A teenage orphan who once stayed with the Waltons returns with news of a tryout with a professional baseball scout.

John-Boy becomes a rent collector for a neglectful, dishonest landlord; Erin nurses an orphaned fawn. Directed by Ralph Waite.

A farm boy (Mitch Vogel) takes Mr. Edward's tales to heart and heads to the big city.

Founder's Day festivities promise fun and friendly competition for all except aging logger Jim Tyler, who fears losing the log chopping contest to a younger Charles Ingalls.

Sully leads the rescue when a boy is kidnapped by a mountain man; Dr. Mike's pregnancy is in danger when she does not take care of herself.

Sully leaves the unruly rescue party to hunt for Matthew on his own; Dr. Mike's least favorite physician takes over her practice.

An old friend (Wynonna Judd) is persuaded to reconsider her impending marriage.

An angel (Roma Downey) with a mind of her own is assigned to assist people at crossroads; with Della Reese.

Jonathan and Mark help an aging novelist rediscover his writing talent by reliving a beautiful teenage romance.

A TV reporter accuses the operator of a home for unwed mothers of misappropriating funds.

Mary's failing eyes end up causing issues with her schoolwork; when Charles gets her glasses, her class begins to tease her for them.

Laura decides to find out for herself if a hermit (John Anderson) is really a maniac.

The town gathers for a baseball match between the Green-Stockings of Sleepy Eye and the men of Walnut Grove.

Ty is forced to ask his stepfather for help.

A trip to a fishing camp goes awry and proves to be a life-changing weekend.

Amy and Ty postpone announcing their news after the fire at Lou and Peter's home.

While the family makes Thanksgiving preparations, John-Boy awaits a visit from his girlfriend (Sian Barbara Allen).

A severe head injury, which prevented John-Boy from taking his college entrance exams, now requires surgery.

John-Boy is bothered when the Rev. Fordwick begins to court Miss Hunter; Ben prepares to fight for a girl's affections.

When an event planner gets an opportunity she can't refuse, she poses as her boss and returns to her hometown. With the help of her family and the man she left behind, she pulls off the event, but she must determine if the heart belongs at home.

A by-the-book veteran takes over at a failing military academy and immediately clashes with the beautiful dean of academics. Eventually, sparks fly as they're forced to become close to save their school.

While the family makes Thanksgiving preparations, John-Boy awaits a visit from his girlfriend (Sian Barbara Allen).

A severe head injury, which prevented John-Boy from taking his college entrance exams, now requires surgery.

John-Boy is bothered when the Rev. Fordwick begins to court Miss Hunter; Ben prepares to fight for a girl's affections.

Mary's failing eyes end up causing issues with her schoolwork; when Charles gets her glasses, her class begins to tease her for them.

Laura decides to find out for herself if a hermit (John Anderson) is really a maniac.

Capital punishment divides Colorado Springs when a man convicted of rape and murder is sentenced to die.

Cloud Dancing sees a reservation school as fatal to Indian culture; bankers stonewall Dorothy's loan request.

Monica (Roma Downey) helps a high-school baseball coach (Kevin Dobson) come to terms with his impending death.

Monica attempts to help a journalist come face to face with her drinking problem before it destroys her life.

Two students receive some angelic motivation; as teachers, Jonathan and Mark motivate an overweight outcast and unscholarly athlete.

A dog tries to lead Jonathan and Mark to his owners, a father and son trapped in a wrecked car.

Mrs. Oleson complicates the Ingallses' long-awaited camping vacation by deciding that she and her family should go along.

Laura and Widow Snider (Bonnie Bartlett) scheme to get dates for the spring dance.

Laura Ingalls is stunned to learn that her fishing friend is Walnut Grove's new banker; she gets upset when he accuses her of befriending him to secure a loan.

Amy must make a tough decision about Phoenix when his horse sustains an injury that threatens his career.

Lou saves the day by hosting the local horse show at Heartland.

Scott discovers Spartan's broken leg; Amy must make a tough decision.

Grandma, troubled by age, suffers a hearing loss; Mary Ellen falls for a college student (James Carroll Jordan).

John schemes to take overworked Olivia on a belated honeymoon; Marcia quizzes John-Boy about his intentions.

John considers selling Walton's Mountain to a developer (Noah Beery) planning to build a resort over its hot spring.

Rebecca (Mercedes Ruehl) was adopted as a child and begins to wonder about her past after her mother dies. Her adoptive father's new wife takes no interest in her, and when several years later her father also passes away, she goes on a quest to find her biological parents. She eventually meets a Navajo woman and discovers they are siblings. Rebecca is overjoyed to discover her lost family, but her husband, Jack (Jamey Sheridan), has to struggle to adapt to this new reality.

Hostility between a widowed farmer (Jason Lee) and a pushy ornithologist (Minka Kelly) who comes to his farm to save a family of swans turns into something else.

Grandma, troubled by age, suffers a hearing loss; Mary Ellen falls for a college student (James Carroll Jordan).

John schemes to take overworked Olivia on a belated honeymoon; Marcia quizzes John-Boy about his intentions.

John considers selling Walton's Mountain to a developer (Noah Beery) planning to build a resort over its hot spring.

Mrs. Oleson complicates the Ingallses' long-awaited camping vacation by deciding that she and her family should go along.

Laura and Widow Snider (Bonnie Bartlett) scheme to get dates for the spring dance.

Dr. Mike's joyful reunion with a college friend soon turns competitive; Dorothy struggles with a new press.

After being nominated for Colorado's Woman of the Year, Dr. Mike finds it nearly impossible to live up to everyone's expectations.

A Senate candidate's wife (Nia Peeples) considers suicide after blackmail over her past as a prostitute.

As a delivery-room nurse, Monica (Roma Downey) helps an unwed teen decide about her baby; guest Susan Ruttan.

Jonathan and Mark encourage a mentally challenged boy to compete in the Special Olympics.

Jonathan and Mark help a young couple adopt a mentally challenged boy.

A dying widow (Patricia Neal) asks the Ingalls to help find homes for her children.

When it appears the widow's children must be separated, Mr. Edwards makes an announcement.

Laura thinks she has found gold and imagines the glamorous life it can buy.

Ty's future career as a veterinarian is in severe doubt when there's a death while at Scott's clinic.

In an effort to prove Jeremy was responsible for Buckingham's death, Ty searches for evidence.

Amy struggles with a horse that only bucks and Caleb's uncertainty about riding.

Jason can't cope when he learns his close friend (Ron Howard) has only a year to live.

News that she is pregnant cuts short Olivia's debut as a door-to-door saleswoman, throwing the family into turmoil.

The town blacksmith (Victor French), whose wife cannot have children, becomes fast friends with an 8-year-old orphan boy.

A teacher strives to bring literacy to underprivileged children on an island off the coast of South Carolina in 1969.

A man (Jesse Metcalfe) finds sanctuary in Cape Cod after losing his job and his girlfriend.

Jason can't cope when he learns his close friend (Ron Howard) has only a year to live.

News that she is pregnant cuts short Olivia's debut as a door-to-door saleswoman, throwing the family into turmoil.

The town blacksmith (Victor French), whose wife cannot have children, becomes fast friends with an 8-year-old orphan boy.

A dying widow (Patricia Neal) asks the Ingalls to help find homes for her children.

When it appears the widow's children must be separated, Mr. Edwards makes an announcement.

A renegade stabs Cloud Dancing, and Emma has a tumor, so Mike cannot slow down before the baby is born.

The residents of Colorado Springs welcome an artist until they discover she carries a disease, causing Dr. Mike to face her own fears.

Monica learns about wills and inheritances while teaching a shy estate lawyer about living and loving.

A man's (Ed Marinaro) wife and mistress (Brooke Adams, Nancy Allen) have a car accident; the angels invite the women to spend Thanksgiving with them.

The father (Ernest Borgnine) of a dead veteran rebels when his son's Vietnamese family tries to immigrate.

Two orphans face coldheartedness when they ask their favorite children's TV host (Ned Beatty) to adopt them.

Jonathan and Mark pose as recreation directors to help an angel on a difficult assignment in a retirement community.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help a college student (guest star Jeffrey Davis) cope with a selfish roommate (guest star Gary Hershberger).

A psychologist quits her job as a television host and returns to her hometown, where she reunites with her high school sweetheart.

A woman fights to save her community garden from a handsome real estate developer.

A letter in an antique desk inspires a 1990s man (Campbell Scott) to correspond with its author, a woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) from the 1800s.

Music teacher Hannah finds unexpected love with a widower after he and his daughter move back to town and participate in the annual kite festival.

An old flame of Cassie's comes to Middleton looking for closure; another old friend begins to dig up Cassie's past.

Cassie learns after a talk with Grace that her magic isn't the answer to everything; Sam's ex-wife causes some issues.

Sam and John surprise Cassie with fun outings as she tries to work out her feelings toward both of them.

Cassie could be ready to take a chance on her feelings for Sam; Grace decides to goes on a magical mission.

The father (Ernest Borgnine) of a dead veteran rebels when his son's Vietnamese family tries to immigrate.

Two orphans face coldheartedness when they ask their favorite children's TV host (Ned Beatty) to adopt them.

Jonathan and Mark pose as recreation directors to help an angel on a difficult assignment in a retirement community.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help a college student (guest star Jeffrey Davis) cope with a selfish roommate (guest star Gary Hershberger).

Cloud Dancing claims responsibility when a young soldier is inadvertently shot during a fight between the Army and the American Indians.

Robbers wreck a train carrying Sully and Cloud Dancing; Andrew is reluctant to return the practice to Dr. Mike.

A wealthy family meets an Ecuadorian orphan who claims to be the foster child they supported for years; guest Rue McClanahan.

The angels join a small-town church's Christmas celebration in order to help a man (Randy Travis) understand his disabled brother.

Jonathan helps members of a feuding family to see what life would have been like without their loved ones.

Before marrying her fiancé Brad, Mark gives his friend a lesson about marriage that he hopes she will hold dear to her heart.

Jonathan and Mark help a dying tycoon to reconnect with his only son; they decide it their mission to help the family reconcile their differences before it is too late.

A U.S. senator opposes Jonathan and Mark's efforts to pass legislation that could save a little girl's life.

Oliver (Eric Mabius), Shane (Kristin Booth), Rita (Crystal Lowe) and Norman (Geoff Gustafson) face personal challenges following Valentine's Day.

Oliver (Eric Mabius) and Shane (Kristin Booth) explore their budding romance, while a woman asks the Postables to retrieve a letter that she mailed to her ex-boyfriend.

A strange package containing what may be someone's bucket list shows up in a prop mailbox on a commercial set. A straight-laced postal detective attempts to track down its intended recipient.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a New Orleans handyman and blues singer is left homeless before he has the chance to declaring himself via a love letter.

Elizabeth and Jack receive upsetting news from their families in Hamilton that could tear them apart; Abigail tries to find forgiveness in her heart for Bill; Lee enlists Rosemary's help to fight Gowen and keep Hope Valley from falling apart.

Elizabeth and Jack try to put their differences aside to stop Julie and Tom before they make another mistake; Gowen targets Abigail's Café in his next underhanded scheme.

Elizabeth and Jack face a life-threatening experience together and finally discover the truth about what has been keeping them apart; all of Hope Valley witnesses a shocking arrest and an unexpected proposal.

Jonathan helps members of a feuding family to see what life would have been like without their loved ones.

Before marrying her fiancé Brad, Mark gives his friend a lesson about marriage that he hopes she will hold dear to her heart.

Jonathan and Mark help a dying tycoon to reconnect with his only son; they decide it their mission to help the family reconcile their differences before it is too late.

A U.S. senator opposes Jonathan and Mark's efforts to pass legislation that could save a little girl's life.

Dr. Mike prepares for the birth of her baby; Sully is hurt while trying to rescue Cloud Dancing and others from Sgt. O'Connor and his patrol.

Cloud Dancing leads pregnant Dr. Mike through the wilderness to Sully; Dr. Cook is forced to perform a major operation.

Monica (Roma Downey) helps a homeless man (Gregory Harrison) who lost his wife and self-worth; guests Marion Ross; Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Monica (Roma Downey) poses as a reporter to help a man (John Amos) who is putting too much pressure on his son to succeed.

Mark and Jonathan become the target of con artists after Mark wins five million dollars.

Jonathan and Mark help a cynical newspaper columnist find the Christmas spirit when he can't come up with a story on Christmas Eve.

Laura and Mary's plans to raise money for the pastor's birthday by investing the Sunday-school funds backfire.

Isaiah Edwards attempts to bond with his newly adopted son and buys him a rifle so that the pair can go hunting together; his son, an avid reader, has no interest in hunting.

A voice-recording device broadcasts Laura's love for a new boy (Eric Shea) all over town.

Olivia questions her place in the family as Georgie, after a setback, regains her confidence and returns to riding.

While the threat of losing Phoenix looms, Georgie is surprised by a visit from his brother Jeff.

Amy realizes that she needs to focus on getting back to work as the family struggles with the recent changes.

The Walton children receive mysterious Ouija-board messages concerning the family's 8-year-old houseguest. Directed by Ralph Waite.

The Waltons get ready for John-Boy's high-school graduation, but the death of the cow interrupts preparations.

A broke salesman buys a doll for his daughter with Olivia's down-payment on a set of books.

When Natalie (Gloria Reuben) gets pregnant, she puts the baby up for adoption and runs away from her father, rancher John Morgan (Ving Rhames). John adopts "Little John" (Robert Bailey Jr.) without telling Natalie and raises him, rather than letting him fall into foster care. Twelve years later, John wants to reunite mother and son. With his grandson, John journeys to Los Angeles to find Natalie - who's now a family court judge with her own reasons for wanting to avoid her father.

A writer (Marcia Gay Harden) forms a compassionate bond with her nephew (Taylor Handley) after the troubled teen runs away from his parents.

The Walton children receive mysterious Ouija-board messages concerning the family's 8-year-old houseguest. Directed by Ralph Waite.

The Waltons get ready for John-Boy's high-school graduation, but the death of the cow interrupts preparations.

A broke salesman buys a doll for his daughter with Olivia's down-payment on a set of books.

Laura and Mary's plans to raise money for the pastor's birthday by investing the Sunday-school funds backfire.

Isaiah Edwards attempts to bond with his newly adopted son and buys him a rifle so that the pair can go hunting together; his son, an avid reader, has no interest in hunting.

Dr. Mike finds the stresses of being a wife, mother and career woman too much and contemplates turning her practice over to Dr. Cook.

A malpractice suit prevents Dr. Mike from practicing medicine, leaving the reluctant Dr. Cook in charge.

Monica reveals her identity to a cynical tabloid editor (Dinah Manoff); a transplant surgeon (Gerald McRaney) faces operating on a drunken driver.

Monica attempts to help a police officer who has turned to drugs in order to cope with a shooting incident.

A small-time crook finds a briefcase containing $1 million and then needs help fending off the two hoods who "lost" the money.

Jonathan and Mark are assigned to reward the good deeds of a homeless street performer.

When Caroline is away with Mary at an arithmetic championship, Laura has a hard time filling her mother's shoes at home.

A deadly infection fells Caroline before she can join her family on a camping trip.

Charles and Mr. Edwards end up racing against time to rescue Mary, Laura and a friend from a runaway caboose.

Amy and Ty find their dream ranch while Peter tries to mediate for Georgie and Olivia.

Tim tries to change Maggie's into a soulless fast food franchise putting Lou and Tim on opposite sides.

Mallory questions her choices when she finds out that Jake is planning to leave while Amy and Ty work with a mare and foal.

John-Boy needs a car to travel to and from college; he makes a deal with Hyder Rudge for his spare car, but Rudge hides the car and refuses to sell it.

The Waltons' loyalty is tested by a conflict between family members.

The Waltons rally to help their aunt fight a government eviction.

A workaholic's (Kristin Davis) untimely death leads to her recruitment as a Christmas angel. Her first task is to help a struggling singer (Eric McCormack) use his music to heal old wounds.

A single woman with a newly adopted baby gets stuck in Bethlehem, Pa.; with no room at the inn, she's forced to stay with a stranger who turns out to be the miracle she has needed.

John-Boy needs a car to travel to and from college; he makes a deal with Hyder Rudge for his spare car, but Rudge hides the car and refuses to sell it.

The Waltons' loyalty is tested by a conflict between family members.

The Waltons rally to help their aunt fight a government eviction.

When Caroline is away with Mary at an arithmetic championship, Laura has a hard time filling her mother's shoes at home.

A deadly infection fells Caroline before she can join her family on a camping trip.

The appearance of renowned singer Gilda St. Clair tempts Colleen to leave college and travel the world instead.

A Latin American woman rebuffs Dr. Mike's attempts at friendship; the Rev. Johnson searches for a teacher to take his place.

An evil angel (Jasmine Guy) thwarts Monica's efforts to help a rodeo star (Stacy Keach) make amends with the son (Robert Kelker-Kelly) he deserted as a child.

A hit-and-run driver, an ambitious young reporter (Vanessa Bell Calloway), needs Monica's help; guests Diahann Carroll; John Spencer.

After suffering a heart attack, a blind pianist turns to Mark and Jonathan to help him start a new life.

Jonathan and Mark, posing as high-school teachers, help a diverse group of students deal with the trauma of the upcoming senior prom.

A strict teacher (Richard Basehart) develops an instant dislike for Laura.

During a recession, Charles and Mr. Edwards join two others in order to transport the highly explosive liquid dynamite.

Rumors fly when Charles performs odd jobs for a widow to get a china set for Caroline.

Amy tries to help an RCMP constable fulfill his dream of performing in the RCMP Musical Ride.

After seeing a client trick riding, Georgie is determined to pursue it despite Lou's objections.

Ty is torn between his past and his family at Heartland when an old friend asks him for help.

A highly anticipated first day at college starts with John-Boy giving a pretty coed a ride but ends in total disaster.

John-Boy enters a mule in the annual cross-country race and finds himself competing for Selena's affections.

When the rest of the Walton family fails to pay attention to a personal tragedy in his life, Jim-Bob runs away from home.

Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer (Tony Goldwyn) feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife (Mare Winningham) due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman (Nathan Lane), bipolar Arnold (Michael Jeter), childlike Lucien (Courtney B. Vance) and schizophrenic Barry (Robert Sean Leonard). When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.