The Waltons· Season 4 · Episode 16
The Secret
When Jim Bob starts to wonder if he was adopted by the family because of how everyone is making fun of his interests, he soon learns the truth surrounding his birth when he starts investigating what happened when he was born.
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Guest stars
Joe Conleyas Ike Godsey
Ronnie Claire Edwardsas Corabeth Walton Godsey
Nora Marloweas Mrs. Flossie Brimmer
Adrienne Mardenas Mrs. Mary Breckenridge
Eddie Ryderas Yo-Yo KingCrew
Harvey LaidmanDirectorClaire WhitakerWriter
Rod PetersonWriter
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