A man wrongfully imprisoned for embezzlement is released, but is then accused of killing the person responsible for putting him behind bars in the first place.
Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam, arrives in Walnut Grove, stating that he is reformed from his days of drinking, gambling and wild living. Sam appears to be reformed and Hester Sue believes him enough to agree to re-marry him.
Thinking himself a failure compared to his more successful former classmates, John Walton is apprehensive and irritable as he contemplates his high school class' 25th reunion.
Perry defends a rookie policeman charged with robbery and homicide; guest Jeanette Nolan.
Due to the breakdown of the mill and mounting bills, John takes an office job in Charlottesville.
