The Waltons· Season 9 · Episode 9
The Whirlwind
Now that the war is over, a restless veteran finds his way to Walton's Mountain and soon befriends Maryellen and almost the rest of the Walton family. As Jonesy and Maryellen become smitten with one another and eventually talk about getting married, Maryellen is in for a surprise when a stranger arrives in town with some unsettling and surprising news about her husband Curt. Jason decides to buy the Dew Drop Inn and is overwhelmed by how much work is needed to reopen it.
Streaming on (US) 
See all
Guest stars
Joe Conleyas Ike Godsey
Ronnie Claire Edwardsas Corabeth Walton GodseyLeslie Winstonas Cindy Brunson Walton
Peggy Reaas Rose Burton
Richard Gillilandas Arlington Wescott 'Jonesy' Jones
Pamela McMyleras Betty HowellCrew
Nell CoxDirector
Claire WhitakerWriter
Shows like The Waltons
The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.
- 01Drama·Family·ComedyShameless2011–2021·Paramount+ with Showtime
Shameless is a fiercely engaging and fearlessly twisted series. - 02Drama·FamilyHeartland2007–present·CBC GemLife is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family.
- 03Drama·Family·FantasyThe Way Home2023–2026·Hallmark ChannelThe Way Home follows the lives of three generations of women within the Landry family that spans the years through a time travel twist.
- 04Drama·Family·WesternThe Madison2026–present·Paramount+
The Madison is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana. - 05Drama·Family·RomanceDownton Abbey2010–2015·ITV1The Downton Abbey estate stands a splendid example of confidence and mettle, its family enduring for generations and its staff a well-oiled machine of propriety.
- 06Drama·Family·RomanceEverwood2002–2006·The WBAs a world-class neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Brown is a hero.
