John Boy Walton (Daniel Pitts) narrates his story of his father's Homecoming
Olivia (Beth Davidson) tries to cheer up her children on a long Christmas Eve.
Mary Ellen (Katie Hindman) and Elizabeth (Evelyn Bond) enjoy the aroma of Olivia's applesauce cake
John (Ken Johnson) and John Boy (Philip Wells) have a father-son talk on Walton's Mountain
Mary Ellen (Siri Hammond) stands her ground
Mary Ellen (Siri Hammond) suffers the pains of growing up
Grandma (Barb Kirschner) and Grandpa (Earl Enos) enjoy some lively banter
Mary Ellen (Katie Hindman) presents her Christmas tree decoration to Ben (Dakota Ramsey)
John Boy (Philip Wells) receives an early Christmas present before setting off to find his father
Sheriff Bridges (Mike Long)
John Walton (Ken Johnson) makes an appearance in Olivia's thoughts
Olivia (Beth Davidson) quietly frets about her childrens' future and her husband's absence
Rev. Dooley (Ike Egwuatu) leads the congregation in a spirited Christmas service
Mary (Michaela Schad) holds the baby Jesus
John Boy (Daniel Pitts) innocently shares some "Recipe" with the Baldwin Sisters (Ruth Enos, JoAnn Long) during his search for his father.
The Baldwin Sisters (JoAnn Long, Ruth Enos) talk John Boy (Philip Wells) into an old-fashioned sleigh ride
Erin (Annette Peppel), Mary Ellen (Siri Hammond), Elizabeth (Evelyn Bond) and Ben (Dakota Ramsey) wait for a Christmas miracle
John Boy (Daniel Pitts) tries to comfort his worried mother (Beth Davidson)
John (Ken Johnsons) humors a scolding Olivia (Beth Davidson)
John (Ken Johnson) acts out his surprise meeting with Santa Claus for his children
John Boy (Philip Wells) receives an unexpected gift
The Walton children take their bows: Jason (P. Pitts), Jim Bob (Hindman), Ben (Ramsey), Mary Ellen (Hindman) Erin (Peppel), & Elizabeth (Bond)