Ep 1. The First Edition

In The Waltons season 5 episode 1, titled The First Edition, the family is excited as the local newspaper announces that they are going to release their first edition. The Waltons, being a close-knit family, decide to do their bit for the community and offer to print a small article for the newspaper's first edition.

The pressure is on for the family to deliver their very best writing as they worry about the quality of the article. The conversation between John and Olivia revolve around the topic of using their family as a subject. Olivia is unsure about it, but John persuades her that it is an excellent opportunity for the family to be in the spotlight.

As the family discusses what to write about, they find themselves divided on the issue of whether to write about their own family or to write about something else entirely. Eventually, they come to a decision, and the article is submitted to the newspaper.

With the article finalized, the Waltons wait in anticipation for the newspaper's launch. As they eagerly await the release of the first edition, they start to imagine the impact the article will have on the community. With high hopes, they set out to buy their very first copy of the newspaper.

However, the family's excitement soon turns to shock and disappointment once they see that their article was not even included in the first edition. After all their hard work, it's a disappointing setback.

The Waltons are left wondering what went wrong. John decides to investigate the matter, and he goes to the newspaper office to speak with the editor. There, he meets with the editor and discovers that a bigwig in the community had put pressure on the editor to remove the Waltons' article from the first edition.

John is furious when he hears this and feels let down by his hometown. Despite that, he realizes the article could still be printed at a later date and does not give up. He encourages his family to continue to write, and they keep writing to be featured in future editions.

The Waltons' continued effort pays off as their article eventually finds its way into the newspaper. The family's contribution is recognized for the quality writing, and they are praised for their effort.

As the episode comes to a close, the Waltons are seen happily reading the article in the newspaper and sharing their pride with each other. The episode serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of hard work, dedication, and persistence in the face of adversity. The Waltons manage to overcome their initial setback and emerge victorious in their pursuit of being published in the newspaper.