The Waltons (1972)

S2E6 The Chicken Thief

Title: The Poultry Bandit Plot: John-Boy stumbles upon Yancy Tucker, a family acquaintance, in the act of stealing chickens, leaving him torn about whether to report the incident to the sheriff. Yancy, who has been aiding those in need, soon finds himself in trouble when he's arrested for allegedly shooting the chicken’s owner. The situation takes a turn when the owner confesses that he accidentally shot himself while falling, clearing Yancy of the charges and restoring peace among the community.