TV The Waltons - Season 5 Episode 24 : The Achievement The Waltons - Season 5 Episode 24 : The Achievement 7.2/10 by 101 users John-Boy goes to New York City after waiting weeks without word on his novel. It pays off and John-Boy talks to an editor who agrees to publish his novel. John-Boy comes back home and tells them the good news. He also tells the family he is moving to New York City. Details Casts Posters Images Title The Waltons - Season 5 Episode 24 : The Achievement 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 5 :Episode 1 The First Edition The First Edition 1976-09-23 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 2 The Vigil The Vigil 1976-09-30 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 3 The Comeback The Comeback 1976-10-07 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 4 The Baptism The Baptism 1976-10-14 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 5 The Fire Storm The Fire Storm 1976-10-21 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 6 The Nightwalker The Nightwalker 1976-10-28 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 7 The Wedding The Wedding 1976-11-04 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 8 The Cloudburst The Cloudburst 1976-11-11 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 9 The Great Motorcycle Race The Great Motorcycle Race 1976-11-18 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 10 The Pony Cart The Pony Cart 1976-12-02 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 11 The Best Christmas The Best Christmas 1976-12-09 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 12 The Last Mustang The Last Mustang 1976-12-16 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 13 The Rebellion The Rebellion 1976-12-23 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 14 The Ferris Wheel The Ferris Wheel 1977-01-06 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 15 The Elopement The Elopement 1977-01-13 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 16 John's Crossroad John's Crossroad 1977-01-20 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 17 The Career Girl The Career Girl 1977-01-27 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 18 The Hero The Hero 1977-02-03 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 19 The Inferno The Inferno 1977-02-10 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 20 The Heartbreaker The Heartbreaker 1977-02-17 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 21 The Long Night The Long Night 1977-02-24 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 22 The Hiding Place The Hiding Place 1977-03-03 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 23 The Go-Getter The Go-Getter 1977-03-10 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II. The Waltons Season 5 :Episode 24 The Achievement The Achievement 1977-03-17 The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.