Elizabeth learns a new, progressive schoolteacher she admires is dying; Ben drinks to forget fears of fatherhood.

Charles travels to Chicago to console his old friend Isaiah Edwards when the man's young son is killed in an accident.

A young boy named Elmer is teased at school; Nancy seems to get along with him, but she has ulterior motives.

Sully and the townsfolk worry about Dr. Mike when she begins having recurring nightmares after being shot by a man with a hatred of doctors.

Dr. Mike's dislike of Colleen's charming but rather aggressive boyfriend is validated when Andrew has to protect Colleen from abuse.

A wealthy businessman and a famous football player revisit their past when they attend their 10th high-school reunion.

Gloria needs help after she follows a troubled teen to a rave party and ends up taking ecstasy when the boy convinces himself life is no longer worth living.

The entire Ingalls family, trapped inside the house by a sudden snowstorm, spends Christmas Eve reminiscing about past Christmases.

James accompanies his father on a long journey after learning that his new friend Gideon has run away from home.

Laura endangers her health and the life of her unborn child when she fights to keep a newly planted fruit orchard alive.

Amy is invited to do a horse clinic in Montana, so she and Ty decide to take a road trip.

Tim has a problem student at his new rodeo school; reluctant Amy is forced into wedding planning with Lisa.

Jonathan and Mark encourage a disabled Vietnam veteran to work for an organization that helps disabled people.

Jonathan and Mark (Michael Landon, Victor French) help students protest the mandatory retirement of a favorite teacher (Lew Ayres).

Private detectives Mark and Jonathan help a Vietnamese couple locate sons adopted and raised by an American family.

Jeffrey and Josh break into Ike's store to retrieve their confiscated gambling winnings; Ben considers going to war.

The family isn't sure what to do with Grandpa's cousin, who came to collect an old debt from Zeb; Jason pursues a girl named Toni.

Mary Ellen and John enlist Grandma's help to convince Mamie Baldwin to have cataract surgery.

Former track athlete Sydney hasn't closed the chapter on the college ex-boyfriend who broke her heart years ago, but her new running buddy may help her discover that it's time to let go of an old flame.

Lindsey, a widowed single mother, stays closed off to life after losing her husband. When she buys a stocking at a craft fair, her family members begin finding items in it that have importance in their lives.

An overwhelmed waitress, along with a pastor, a hospice nurse, and a manager, all desperately in need of a Christmas miracle, get snowed-in together at a local diner.

A socially awkward accountant (Eric Mabius) receives dating tips from his high-school crush (Brooke D'Orsay).

Jeffrey and Josh break into Ike's store to retrieve their confiscated gambling winnings; Ben considers going to war.

The family isn't sure what to do with Grandpa's cousin, who came to collect an old debt from Zeb; Jason pursues a girl named Toni.

Mary Ellen and John enlist Grandma's help to convince Mamie Baldwin to have cataract surgery.

The entire Ingalls family, trapped inside the house by a sudden snowstorm, spends Christmas Eve reminiscing about past Christmases.

James accompanies his father on a long journey after learning that his new friend Gideon has run away from home.

Dr. Mike tries to prevent grief-stricken Loren from moving away; the town prepares for the "Sweethearts Dance.".

Dr. Quinn (Jane Seymour) befriends a young Chinese woman (Yumi Iwama) who must pretend to be a man so she can practice medicine.

Gloria discovers a clue to the whereabouts of a man whose son is searching for him and wants to experience a father-son relationship.

A former history professor who has fallen on hard times is taught a life lesson when his former students force him to recall his past.

A modern couple buys a piece of antique furniture, unaware of Charles' pains to create it.

An elderly relative of James and Cassandra arrives in Walnut Grove with the news that he plans to sue for their custody.

Hester Sue's estranged husband arrives in Walnut Grove and convinces Charles and Caroline to help him win her back.

With the help of Amy and Ty, Scott's nephew comes to the realization that he's worthy of continuing the family tradition of relay racing.

Upon her return from Vancouver, Lou makes an announcement that could forever change the Heartland family.

Jonathan arranges for a former beauty (Priscilla Barnes), scarred in a fire, to volunteer at a camp for the blind.

After years of taking care of a disabled brother, a man yearns to start a life for himself. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Thinking Jonathan has turned into a dog, Mark embarks alone to unite a young runaway with his family.

John's nerves are strained to the limit as the orders pile up and his machinery breaks down; Jeffrey builds a soapbox race car.

Rose renews an acquaintance with her former dance partner, who then asks her to marry him; Jim-Bob decides he wants his own room.

John-Boy returns home and tries to recall the details of his plane crash for a comrade's sister; Ike is arrested for draft evasion.

When Lauren and Peter are on the brink of divorce, the Love Club steps in to help them rediscover a love that was never really lost.

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.

Cass, a busy, single mother, hires her friend Matt to help her take care of the kids. Eventually, she realizes that the person who could complete her family may have been there the whole time.

John's nerves are strained to the limit as the orders pile up and his machinery breaks down; Jeffrey builds a soapbox race car.

Rose renews an acquaintance with her former dance partner, who then asks her to marry him; Jim-Bob decides he wants his own room.

John-Boy returns home and tries to recall the details of his plane crash for a comrade's sister; Ike is arrested for draft evasion.

A modern couple buys a piece of antique furniture, unaware of Charles' pains to create it.

An elderly relative of James and Cassandra arrives in Walnut Grove with the news that he plans to sue for their custody.

Teresa's aunt tries to stop her from marrying Jake; Dorothy wants to free Cloud Dancing and run away with him.

Dr. Mike learns that a strange but seemingly harmless man whom Brian has befriended is actually an escapee from an insane asylum.

The Lewis family's Christmas spirit is lost since a beloved member of the community is missing as a result of the terrorist attack on The World Trade Center.

Laura's joy over the imminent birth of her first child is shattered when Almanzo suffers a paralysing stroke.

Almanzo refuses to exercise to regain the use of his legs until a storm levels his home; he realizes that Laura has given up hope too.

Laura asks help from a blind recluse (Burl Ives) and his trapper son (Johnny Crawford) when Charles has a hunting accident.

After Georgie receives devastating news from Lou and Peter, the family attempts to support her.

Lou takes charge of the preparations for the big day; in an attempt to avoid the craziness, Amy tries to domesticate a rescued horse.

On Christmas Eve, Jonathan allows three powerful people to foresee the consequences of their actions.

Jonathan Smith is an angel on a mission from God; accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon, whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the country guiding the lost and suffering back toward the Highway to Heaven.

Jonathan Smith is an angel on a mission from God; accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon, whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the country guiding the lost and suffering back toward the Highway to Heaven.

Mary Ellen is attracted to a paratrooper who brings her some mementos of Curt; Corabeth's old flame pressures her to meet with him.

Jim-Bob graduates at the head of his class and prepares to go overseas to fight; Erin learns Ashley Longworth has married in London.

Mary Ellen runs into opposition when she decides to become a doctor; Jason and John-Boy enjoy a birthday surprise from back home.

Recently engaged Nicole calls upon her friends when she has second thoughts and wonders if the one she is really meant to be with is her mystery college pen pal whose letters she has kept all these years.

Former track athlete Sydney hasn't closed the chapter on the college ex-boyfriend who broke her heart years ago, but her new running buddy may help her discover that it's time to let go of an old flame.

Mary Ellen is attracted to a paratrooper who brings her some mementos of Curt; Corabeth's old flame pressures her to meet with him.

Jim-Bob graduates at the head of his class and prepares to go overseas to fight; Erin learns Ashley Longworth has married in London.

Mary Ellen runs into opposition when she decides to become a doctor; Jason and John-Boy enjoy a birthday surprise from back home.

The Ingalls (Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert) of Wisconsin make a new life on the Kansas frontier.

Matthew (Chad Allen) defends lawman Elias Burch (guest star Willie Nelson) against charges that he murdered an unarmed ex-con. With Jane Seymour.

Mike and Sully reminisce about ups and downs of their relationship when a head injury forces Mike to stay awake or risk a coma.

Monica is reunited with a friend who once conquered a drinking problem and is now battling a brain tumor.

The angels help a widowed father come to terms with his troubled past, which includes the untimely death of one of his daughters.

Mr. Edwards almost alienates the Ingalls when he stays with them after alcoholism ruins his marriage.

Caroline faces an agonizing decision when she agrees to help a childhood friend whose illness threatens the life of her newborn baby.

An elderly farmer (Lew Ayres) urges Almanzo to run for mayor to oppose Mrs. Oleson.

Lou deals with last minute obstacles in an attempt to give Amy and Ty the perfect wedding.

A bear lurks near Heartland; Amy and Georgie rescue an injured horse.

Jonathan counsels a young runaway (Tony La Torre) and a widow (Carrie Snodgress) with a terminally ill son (Barret Oliver).

Old-time actors have a showdown with a street gang that is terrorizing a Hollywood neighborhood. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A country singer's arrival in a Western town inspires a man to let his daughter pursue music; guest Ronee Blakely.

A deputy sheriff accuses Harley of escaping from a chain gang to which he was sentenced for murdering a white man.

John goes to see President Roosevelt at Warm Springs, Ga., and requests a pardon for the murder charges against Harley.

A soldier in Jason's group rediscovers his courage; the Godseys are called before the ration board; word comes of a German surrender.

When Lauren and Peter are on the brink of divorce, the Love Club steps in to help them rediscover a love that was never really lost.

Outspoken Tara has always professed she doesn't need a partner, but when she decides to plan a commitment-to-herself party, the Love Club and her perfect match show up just in time.

A deputy sheriff accuses Harley of escaping from a chain gang to which he was sentenced for murdering a white man.

John goes to see President Roosevelt at Warm Springs, Ga., and requests a pardon for the murder charges against Harley.

A soldier in Jason's group rediscovers his courage; the Godseys are called before the ration board; word comes of a German surrender.

Mr. Edwards almost alienates the Ingalls when he stays with them after alcoholism ruins his marriage.

Caroline faces an agonizing decision when she agrees to help a childhood friend whose illness threatens the life of her newborn baby.

After the death of his son and the breakup of his marriage, furious Robert E. fights a visiting boxing champion.

Medical student Colleen accepts Andrew's proposal; Preston offers to buy Jake's share of the Golden Nugget.

An idealistic man who hopes television can bring people together is ready to give up on his vision after 50 years in the industry.

Unlocking a secret from his past, a man contacts the son he has never met in hopes of finding a bone marrow donor for his dying daughter.

A high-school student almost gives up on life after losing both legs in a motorcycle accident. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A high-school student who lost his legs in an accident regains his will to live. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A greedy son (Jonathan Frakes) wants to institutionalize his eccentric father (Ron Moody), a construction tycoon.

An actor (Daniel Davis) hires Jonathan and Mark to look after his estranged children (Bobby Jacoby, Emily Moultrie).

Neal (Keith Carradine) and Nora (Rebecca De Mornay) are married, but distant with each other. The couple focus all their attention and love on their son, Simon (Jordan Brower), and daughter, Clea (Thora Birch). When Simon dies suddenly in a tragic horseback-riding accident, Nora takes the death especially hard and falls into a deep depression. With the help of Nora's mother, Maggie (Ellen Burstyn), Neal attempts to reconnect with his wife and save his family.

The young and beautiful Eustacia Vye (Catherine Zeta-Jones) visits her grandfather in Egdon Heath, a country area in northern England, but quickly becomes bored and dreams of city life in Paris. When Egdon Heath native Clym Yeobright (Ray Stevenson) returns from Paris and falls in love with Eustacia, she agrees to the courtship in hopes of moving to the city with Clym. But Eustacia's attraction to the handsome Damon Wildeve (Clive Owen) forces her to choose between the two men.

Polish social worker Irena Sendler (Anna Paquin) saves thousands of Jewish children during World War II.

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.

Abby sends her girls off to their first day at a new school; conflict arises between Trace and Wes about their roles in the family; a Nashville recording label takes interest in Trace's new demo with a former flame.

Trace makes his final preparations for the club opening prior to leaving for Nashville; Trace and Leigh meet the music producer who wants to produce their songs; Abby meets with Thomas to hear his side of the story about the O'Brien Trust.

Nell discovers a treasure map that Bree made as a teen, leading Bree and Kevin to hunt for a family time capsule in the backyard; Trace is in Nashville fighting his producer to keep Leigh on an upcoming album at the risk of his own career.

As the nightclub opening nears, Trace spends late nights practicing with Leigh and his band; Mick fights city hall to receive a live music permit; Abby receives a promotion at work, but it leaves her with less time to spend with the family and Trace.

A high-school student almost gives up on life after losing both legs in a motorcycle accident. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A high-school student who lost his legs in an accident regains his will to live. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

A greedy son (Jonathan Frakes) wants to institutionalize his eccentric father (Ron Moody), a construction tycoon.

An actor (Daniel Davis) hires Jonathan and Mark to look after his estranged children (Bobby Jacoby, Emily Moultrie).

After her father dies, Mike leaves Boston for Colorado Springs, where she sets up practice and adopts three orphans.

After her father dies, Mike leaves Boston for Colorado Springs, where she sets up practice and adopts three orphans.

Andrew goes to the rescue of a marriage getting off to a rocky start, guiding the bridegroom (guest star Neil Patrick Harris) out of a blizzard of doubt and down the aisle.

After her mom dies, a 10-year-old girl goes on a quest to find the father she never knew, receiving assistance from Monica and Andrew.

On a film set, Jonathan meets another angel (Al Ruscio), and Mark falls for an actress (Stella Stevens).

A Vietnam veteran causes problems when he brings home his Amerasian daughter. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Mark and Jonathan work as hotel bellhops to help a millionaire's son (Brian Kerwin) find meaning in his life.

Car salesman Honest Eddy (Geoffrey Lewis) plans an expansion, which threatens a local orphanage at Christmas.

Spanning more than three centuries, a priceless painting leaves a profound effect on two teachers (Glenn Close, Thomas Gibson), a wealthy woman (Ellen Burstyn) and her servant.

Trying to find her place in a new town, Grace discovers a note from a schoolgirl looking for a friend. She writes back and sets off a chain of events that ultimately changes the lives of three people.

To honor an ancient custom, a doctor (Adam Kaufman) agrees to marry the widow (Lauren Ambrose) of his older brother.

Cynthia, an author, leaves Boston to spend some time in her late uncle's small town in hopes of alleviating writer's block. She soon meets a man, and as the pair work together to help a boy, they find solace, comfort, and even romance.

A woman meets long-lost relatives for the first time after discovering her family tree during the holidays.

A journalist and a military man share a special bond that grows between them over the course of several Christmases they spend together and apart.

On a film set, Jonathan meets another angel (Al Ruscio), and Mark falls for an actress (Stella Stevens).

A Vietnam veteran causes problems when he brings home his Amerasian daughter. With Michael Landon and Victor French.

Mark and Jonathan work as hotel bellhops to help a millionaire's son (Brian Kerwin) find meaning in his life.

Car salesman Honest Eddy (Geoffrey Lewis) plans an expansion, which threatens a local orphanage at Christmas.

While trying to stave off an influenza epidemic, Dr. Mike falls prey to the deadly virus, leaving the town in jeopardy.

Dr. Mike's disapproving mother visits from Boston and finds her daughter's unconventional life on the frontier difficult to accept.

The angels must prevent a bomb from going off in a high school, and need the assistance of a troubled teacher to help save the students. Mary McDonnell guest stars.

A musician (Luther Vandross) learns his family prevented him from pursuing a successful career by keeping secret a significant phone call for more than 20 years.

Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards follow the bank robbers who shot innocent bystander James.

James and Alert are caught up in a nefarious gang's bank robbery while on a trip to Sleepy Eye.

A deranged man (Robert Loggia) attacks his wife and child, then takes Laura and her daughter hostage.

Ty prepares to celebrate a milestone; Ty and Amy treat an abandoned horse.

Georgie gets help performing a trick for the rodeo from Amy, but gets pulled away by Lou and Peter who insist she must focus on her schoolwork.

Investigating a friend's death, Mark encounters drug smugglers; guests Michael Bowen, Lee Bryant.

Jonathan cannot reunite a couple because he has fallen for the woman (Robin Dearden).

Jonathan and Mark journey back in time to save Mark's grandfather's (John McLiam) farm from repossession.

John-Boy falls in love with a determined French girl; Cindy sees apparitions of Ben in the house, and then learns he's been captured.

Jim-Bob, home on furlough, meets an old girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) claiming to be carrying his baby; Ben defies his captors.

As the war in Japan nears an end, Ben's captor makes an unexpected move; Jason can't commit to Toni; the Army turns down Drew.

Shortly after celebrating 50 years of marriage, elderly farmer Sam Peek (Hume Cronyn) loses his wife, Cora (Jessica Tandy), to a heart attack. Though overwhelmed with grief, Sam stubbornly insists that he continue to tend to his orchards, refusing to entertain his family's suggestions that he slow down. But when Sam cautiously reveals that he believes Cora has returned in the form of an elusive white dog, his adult children and grandson Bobby (Harley Cross) grow concerned about his sanity.

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.

John-Boy falls in love with a determined French girl; Cindy sees apparitions of Ben in the house, and then learns he's been captured.

Jim-Bob, home on furlough, meets an old girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) claiming to be carrying his baby; Ben defies his captors.

As the war in Japan nears an end, Ben's captor makes an unexpected move; Jason can't commit to Toni; the Army turns down Drew.

Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards follow the bank robbers who shot innocent bystander James.

James and Alert are caught up in a nefarious gang's bank robbery while on a trip to Sleepy Eye.

Dr. Mike hires a retired gunslinger as sheriff to save the life of an orphaned immigrant who stole a cow to feed his starving family.

A bitter Loren, who blames Sully for his daughter's death, tries to repossess Dr. Mike's cabin when he learns he still owns the deed.

A couple unable to conceive decides to adopt a Chinese girl, but the family's matriarch (Angela Lansbury) opposes bringing an Asian child into the circle.

Each angel plays a crucial role in helping parents cope after their only daughter is murdered. Gregory Harrison guest stars.

Charles bids a tearful farewell to Laura after selling his small home and farm to John and Sarah Carter.

Jenny blames herself for Royal's death; Jeb Carter overcomes fear to save Jenny from drowning.

Mrs. Oleson's prejudice troubles a former circus dwarf (Billy Barty) who is trying to raise his daughter alone.

Jack struggles with the imminent loss of a friend.

Amy and Georgie prepare for a cowboy competition and Jack is convinced to help Georgie train on a new horse.

A college basketball star (Glenn Michael Jones) must face his illiteracy when a heart condition denies him a scholarship.

A dying woman tries to reconcile with her stern father (William Windom) for the sake of her illegitimate daughter.

Jonathan's guidance helps the romance of a quadriplegic lawyer (James Troesh) and Mark's cousin (Margie Impert).

Ben returns with plans to study engineering; J.D. interrupts Erin's vacation; Cindy's father visits; John has bad news about Olivia.

After accepting another man's (Richard Gilliland) proposal, Mary Ellen learns Curt may be alive; Jason reopens the Dew Drop Inn.

Mary Ellen finds her husband, Curt (Scott Hylands), in Florida, but he's not the man she remembers; J.D. begs Erin to come back.

A writer reconnects with a childhood friend while seeking the identity of the person who grants Christmas wishes placed upon an angel tree.

A woman (Carla Gugino) tries to save her sister's (Laura Dern) children from foster care by taking them to a small town where she is mistaken for a missing heiress.

Ben returns with plans to study engineering; J.D. interrupts Erin's vacation; Cindy's father visits; John has bad news about Olivia.

After accepting another man's (Richard Gilliland) proposal, Mary Ellen learns Curt may be alive; Jason reopens the Dew Drop Inn.

Mary Ellen finds her husband, Curt (Scott Hylands), in Florida, but he's not the man she remembers; J.D. begs Erin to come back.

Charles bids a tearful farewell to Laura after selling his small home and farm to John and Sarah Carter.

Jenny blames herself for Royal's death; Jeb Carter overcomes fear to save Jenny from drowning.

Dr. Mike is suspicious when Charlotte's husband returns to the children he abandoned and tries to convince the town that he has changed.

Dr. Mike threatens a wealthy mining baron when mercury from his mine contaminates the town's water supply and causes illness in the community.

The angels try to reunite a father and his troubled son before an asteroid hurtling through space strikes Earth and causes mass destruction.

The angels help a man (guest star Grand Shaud) who gets an inflated ego after saving a woman in danger.

Townspeople rescue a mute boy whom a carnival owner has been using as an attraction.

Mr. Edwards is determined the carnival owner will not regain custody of the mute boy.

Nancy gets angry when her competition, Mrs. Nellie Oleson Dalton, visits Walnut Grove.

Ty and Amy try to rescue an injured eagle in the mountains.

Amy helps a medieval jouster regain his confidence to compete again.

Jonathan arranges an exchange between a pitiless millionaire and a kind vagrant (Ned Beatty in a dual role).

An 11-year-old actress (Carrie Wells) manipulates parents and co-workers; guest Trish Van Devere.

A widow (Eileen Heckart) will lose her home to corporate developers unless neighbors will help.

Cindy learns she was adopted and sets out to find her natural mother; Drew's sudden lack of interest in Elizabeth irritates her.

Jim-Bob and Jody return from the service and decide to avoid responsibility for a while; the Baldwins find their grandfather's still.

Rose's old suitor returns, concealing a secret about his health; Jason and Jody hire a singer to bring business to the Dew Drop Inn.

Three sisters help a fourth (Mary-Louise Parker), the youngest, find love, succeed in business and make amends with their father (Philip Bosco).

A former New York City executive (Diane Lane) moves to the country with her husband (Neal McDonough) and befriends an illiterate elderly farm woman (Gena Rowlands).

Cindy learns she was adopted and sets out to find her natural mother; Drew's sudden lack of interest in Elizabeth irritates her.

Jim-Bob and Jody return from the service and decide to avoid responsibility for a while; the Baldwins find their grandfather's still.

Rose's old suitor returns, concealing a secret about his health; Jason and Jody hire a singer to bring business to the Dew Drop Inn.

Townspeople rescue a mute boy whom a carnival owner has been using as an attraction.

Mr. Edwards is determined the carnival owner will not regain custody of the mute boy.

When a medicine-show man arrives in town, selling an elixir he claims will cure anything, Dr. Mike becomes determined to prove him a fraud.

A thieving cowhand rides into town and quickly disappears after robbing Loren's store and leaving his sick baby with Dr. Mike.

The angels must prevent Monica's evil twin from breaking up a marriage.

The angels help a teenage girl overcome obsessive-compulsiveness and help her illiterate father overcome illiteracy.

Walnut Grove's citizens are delighted over a new railroad, then learn many farmers will lose their land.

Isaiah does not find the support of his friends when he falls in love with a 19-year-old blind woman.

A visiting young minister creates suspicion among the men of Walnut Grove when he holds secret meetings.

Olivia complicates Amy's plans to help Georgie with an impending departure.

Amy and Ty try to find out why Caleb's horse is ill.

A widower (Lew Ayres) pines away in a rest home, until his grandson and Jonathan give him jogging shoes.

Jonathan and Mark play Cupid for a rancher's son (John Hammond) and a horse trainer's daughter (Helen Hunt).

Learning she has cancer, Lizzy (Helen Hunt) tells Garth (John Hammond) their elopement was a mistake.

A new minister (Kip Niven) arouses Corabeth's suspicions and gives advice when Toni decides she can't wed Jason because she's Jewish.

Corabeth's sister drops in on Ike while Corabeth is away; Elizabeth, feeling lonely for her parents, makes up her mind to leave home.

The Waltons come to the rescue of a woman whose drunken husband beats her; Jim-Bob invests in war surplus.

John (Ralph Waite), Jason (Jon Walmsley), John-Boy, Jim-Bob, Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) and their clan reunite for Thanksgiving in 1947.