Season 3 · Episode 1

The Collection

Season
Season 3
Episode
1 (46 overall)
First aired
September 27, 1976
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: MaryReverend Alden

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What happens

When Reverend Alden is injured, a stranger named Caleb steps in to nurse him and help with the church. The congregation welcomes him, never guessing he is an ex-convict.

Caleb plans to walk off with the church's donations, but Mary's sincere kindness and faith start to work on his conscience. A story about redemption and the power of a good example.

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