The Waltons
Seen it?1972 | 9 seasons | 50 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Everwood or SAS Rogue Heroes, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 9 seasons and 210 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 175 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-G, but peril.
- A big time investment at 9 seasons.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 652K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 11972 · 24 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 21973 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday- Season 31974 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 41975 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 51976 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
Season 61977 · 22 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 71978 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 81979 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 91980 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Ralph WaiteJohn Walton Sr.
- Jon WalmsleyJason Walton
- Mary Elizabeth McDonoughErin Walton
- David W. HarperJim-Bob Walton
- Earl Hamner, Jr.Narrator
- Eric ScottBen Walton
- Kami CotlerElizabeth Walton
- Joe ConleyIke Godsey
- Judy NortonMary Ellen Walton