The Waltons The Conflict (Season 3, Episode 1)
TV-G
TV Episode | 99 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The Waltons

The Conflict (Season 3, Episode 1)

TV-G

TV Episode | 99 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Grandpa's sister in law is being forced out of their home by a government project. The Waltons go to their land to help defend the homestead. John-Boy is torn between his ideals and the family loyalty.

Director

Ralph Senensky

Writers

Earl Hamner Jr. (created by) (as Earl Hamner) | Jeb Rosebrook (written by)

Producer

Robert L. Jacks

Composer

Alexander Courage

Cinematographer

Russell Metty

Editors

Gene Fowler Jr. | Marjorie Fowler

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 12, 1974

Release date

Sep 12, 1974 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 53 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
29 cast members

Name	Known for
Richard Thomas John-Boy Walton John-Boy Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ralph Waite John Walton, Sr. John Walton, Sr. See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Michael Learned Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) Olivia Walton (as Miss Michael Learned) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Ellen Corby Esther Walton Esther Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Will Geer The Grandfather The Grandfather See fewer	Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Judy Norton Mary Ellen Walton Mary Ellen Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Jon Walmsley Jason Walton Jason Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mary Beth McDonough Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) Erin Walton (as Mary Elizabeth McDonough) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Eric Scott Ben Walton Ben Walton See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
David W. Harper Jim-Bob Walton Jim-Bob Walton See fewer	Fletch (1985)
Kami Cotler Elizabeth Walton Elizabeth Walton See fewer	The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
Beulah Bondi Martha Corinne Martha Corinne See fewer	It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Morgan Woodward Boone Boone See fewer	Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Richard Hatch Wade Wade See fewer	Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Lindsay V. Jones Vera Vera See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Mills Watson Mr. Blake Mr. Blake See fewer	Cujo (1983)
Bill Quinn Senator Burgess (as William Quinn) Senator Burgess (as William Quinn) See fewer	Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Bill Erwin Senator Rogers Senator Rogers See fewer	Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Casey Tibbs Flagman Flagman See fewer	The Young Rounders (1971)
Harry Pugh Slim Slim See fewer	Quantum Leap (1989)
Randolph Dobbs Construction Worker Construction Worker See fewer	Young Frankenstein (1974)
Hilliard Livingston Oldest Boy Oldest Boy See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Edward Rayden Youngest Boy (as Eddie Rayden) Youngest Boy (as Eddie Rayden) See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Earl Hamner Jr. The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) The Narrator (voice) (as Earl Hamner) See fewer	The Waltons (1972)
Paul Fix Senator Lucas Avery Senator Lucas Avery See fewer	El Dorado (1966)
Raven Grey Eagle Workman (uncredited) Workman (uncredited) See fewer	Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Rod McGaughy Workman (uncredited) Workman (uncredited) See fewer	Silverado (1985)
Greg Rhinelander Senator (uncredited) Senator (uncredited) See fewer
Tim Taylor Senator (uncredited) Senator (uncredited) See fewer	The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953)