The Waltons is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II.
However, John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has taken work in Waynesboro, Virginia, about 50 miles (80 km) away, is late returning home, and his family is becoming increasingly worried.
Meanwhile, Jason enters an amateur talent show, playing and singing a song Grandma inspires him to compose with her housework: “The Ironing Board Blues”; he wins the contest and a new guitar.
Approaching Thanksgiving Day 1947, Elizabeth feels sad about those who cannot be there, including her boyfriend Drew, her parents, and John-Boy.
Also, newlyweds Erin and Paul want to move out of the Walton homestead; Jason decides to make more of his musical talent, while Jim-Bob asks the Baldwin sisters to help him expand his garage business.