TV The Waltons - Season 3 Episode 7 : The System The Waltons - Season 3 Episode 7 : The System 7.2/10 by 101 users Ben learns the hazards of smoking. John-Boy sticks up for a fellow student who violates Boatwright's honor code during a history exam. There were extenuating circumstances Details Casts Posters Images Title The Waltons - Season 3 Episode 7 : The System Alternative Titles La Famille des collines First Air Date 1972-09-14 Last Air Date 1981-06-04 Number of Episodes 210 Number of Seasons 9 Genres Drama, Networks CBS, Casts Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Mary Elizabeth McDonough, David W. Harper, Earl Hamner, Jr., Eric Scott, Kami Cotler, Joe Conley, Judy Norton Plot Keywords , John Walton Sr. Ralph Waite Jason Walton Jon Walmsley Erin Walton Mary Elizabeth McDonough Jim-Bob Walton David W. Harper Narrator Earl Hamner, Jr. Ben Walton Eric Scott Elizabeth Walton Kami Cotler Ike Godsey Joe Conley Mary Ellen Walton Judy Norton Episodes List The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 1 The Conflict The Conflict 1974-09-12 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 2 The First Day The First Day 1974-09-19 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 3 The Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred 1974-09-26 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 4 The Runaway The Runaway 1974-10-03 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 5 The Romance The Romance 1974-10-10 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 6 The Ring The Ring 1974-10-17 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 7 The System The System 1974-10-24 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 8 The Spoilers The Spoilers 1974-10-31 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 9 The Marathon The Marathon 1974-11-07 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 10 The Book The Book 1974-11-14 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 11 The Job The Job 1974-11-21 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 12 The Departure The Departure 1974-12-05 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 13 The Visitor The Visitor 1974-12-12 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 14 The Birthday The Birthday 1974-12-19 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 15 The Lie The Lie 1975-01-02 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 16 The Matchmakers The Matchmakers 1975-01-09 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 17 The Beguiled The Beguiled 1975-01-16 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 18 The Caretakers The Caretakers 1975-01-23 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 19 The Shivaree The Shivaree 1975-01-30 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 20 The Choice The Choice 1975-02-06 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 21 The Statue The Statue 1975-02-13 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 22 The Song The Song 1975-02-20 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 23 The Woman The Woman 1975-02-27 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 3 :Episode 24 The Venture The Venture 1975-03-06 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.