A prize fighter arrives searching for work, living and training in the Waltons' barn. Some are put off by his fighting, but he wants to build a church in the community.
A young black man appears at the Walton's seeking work. He is a good and hard worker who keeps to himself but of course the Walton's find out his secret - he is training to be a fighter. Olivia and grandma as horrified when they first learn this but when the real reason for his wanting the prize money then entire family supports him.