Little House on the Prairie
NBC (ended 1983)
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Season 9
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Season 8
- Ep 22He Was Only Twelve (2)5/10/82
As James lies in a coma at the Ingalls house, Charles increases the distress of his family by denying the child's impending death. Angry that nobody--not even Doc Baker--offers any hope for James' recovery, Charles takes his son away to the mountains, where he builds a temple and prays fiercely for a miracle.moreless - Ep 21He Was Only Twelve (1)5/3/82
Tragedy strikes when James, who is traveling with Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards to Sleepy Eye--is shot during a brutal bank robbery. When James slips into a coma, Charles goes with Mr. Edwards and Albert to track down the criminals and bring them to justice. - Ep 20A Faraway Cry3/8/82
A longtime friend of Caroline writes to her and asks for help. Her friend is pregnant and lives at a gold prospector's camp where there is an outbreak of influenza. Caroline finds out some dark secrets about her friend's husband, and when the woman's delivery creates tragic results, Caroline must decide how best to cope with what remains.moreless - Ep 19A Promise To Keep3/1/82
As he drinks heavily to drown out the pain of his oldest son's death, Mr. Edwards is hanging by a thread with his family. Eventually, enough is enough, and an emotionally exhausted Grace tells him to pack his bags and leave. Lonely without his wife and children, he decides to seek solace in Walnut Grove. Upon settling in with his old friends, he is immeditely asked by Laura to be her baby daughter's godfather. The man is in a position to put his life back together now, but alcoholism is a truly dangerous addiction, and as Isaiah begins falling apart again, he makes a drunken mistake that may cost him his last chance--unless there's still someone out there willing to pull for him...moreless - Ep 18Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (2)2/22/82
Although the arrival of her first child should be a beautiful time for Laura, it is tainted by Almanzo's increasingly bitter attitude, as well as the possibility that Laura and Almanzo might lose their home. Matters worsen when Eliza Jane pursues an office job for Almanzo in the city without consulting her sister-in-law. Frustration meets with severe anger as Laura feels that her marriage is slipping away, and when a fateful tornado brings the Wilders to an all-time low, it might actually hold the key to both of their futures.moreless - Ep 17Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (1)2/15/82
The Wilders' budding marriage is put to its first major test when Almanzo, who is recovering from diphtheria, does not take proper care of himself and ends up having a severe stroke. Left with speech deficiencies and a partial paralysis, his deteriorating spirit is cured by nothing, and while Laura does her best to help him through, the friction between husband and wife is aggravated by an unexpected visit from Eliza Jane. After giving birth to a beautiful baby girl named Rose, Laura is devastated to learn that she and Almanzo might lose their home, and things get even messier when Almanzo is interested in accepting a shocking offer from Eliza Jane.moreless - Ep 16Second Chance2/8/82
Kindly African American man Sam Terhoun arrives in Walnut Grove looking for work, but it's obvious that he is searching for much more when he stops by to visit his ex-wife Hester Sue. After being burned several years ago by his excessive drinking and gambling, Hester Sue refuses Sam's obvious attempts to rebuild their relationship, but with the sweet and gentle-natured Sam making all kinds of friends in town, it's getting harder and harder for Hester Sue to ignore him. In time, she agrees to a friendship, which then quickly blossoms into rekindled love. Just days before they are to get married again, a dangerous secret about Sam is discovered by Charles, but nothing can prepare anyone for who ends up knocking on Hester Sue's door the day of the wedding.moreless - Ep 15Uncle Jed2/1/82
An elderly relative of James and Cassandra's, who rejected them immediately after their parents' deaths, arrives unexpectedly in Walnut Grove to get better acquainted with the children. The three of them hit it off immediately, and all is going beautifully until Jed--who is now a wealthy man and would like the kids for companionship--places them in a position to choose. Although James and Cassandra adore their uncle, their final decision is less than favorable to Jed, who takes matters into his own hands to get exactly what he wants.moreless - Ep 14The Legacy1/25/82
After spending time with a man who ends up dying of a sudden heart attack, Charles starts thinking about passing on a legacy for future generations. He decides to trade in his farming lifestyle for a career in building tables - a decision that Caroline is reluctant to support. Charles starts out by making it a part-time job, but as he experiences the harsh realities of the business world, he must re-evaluate what a legacy really is.moreless - Ep 13Stone Soup1/18/82
Charles and Almanzo have a chance at raking in a nice paycheck by making a delivery trip to Arizona, but that would mean being on the road for two months. Almanzo reluctantly agrees to go along, despite his wife being five months pregnant, and with Walnut Grove experiencing a terrible drought, Laura must now juggle her responsibilities at home and as a teacher. With a large orchard to water each day, Laura stubbornly refuses help from her family, which could create grave consequences for herself and her unborn child. Meanwhile, Willie Oleson shows signs that he might finally be turning into a motivated student, and the school children draw upon the message of a special story to learn how to give back to their community during a difficult time.moreless - Ep 12No Beast So Fierce1/4/82
When a timid young boy named Gideon arrives at Walnut Grove's school for the first time, his stuttering problem is quickly ridiculed by the other children. The child is hopeful when James reaches out and befriends him, but their budding friendship stands to be destroyed when James makes a foolish mistake right in front of Gideon. The next day, James is crushed to learn that Gideon has run away from home. Determined to cheer his son, Charles invites James to accompany him on a delivery trip to Minneapolis. Along the way, they encounter a wolf/dog mix, who takes an immediate interest in James. The creature follows them throughout their trip, even when they reach the city. The two eventually take him back to Walnut Grove to be examined by Doc Baker, and meanwhile, after days of wandering on his own, Gideon goes out of his way to make sure nobody finds him.moreless - Ep 11A Christmas They Never Forgot12/21/81
Mary, Adam, Hester Sue, and the Wilders all make a special visit to Charles and Caroline's for Christmas Eve. An unrelenting blizzard prevents everyone from heading home after dinner, but they all pass time by recalling Christmases of personal significance in their lives. Caroline remembers her struggle as a child to accept her new stepfather, as well as the thoughtful gesture he made one Christmas Eve to earn her respect. Almanzo reflects upon the year that taught him to believe in Santa without question, and Laura shares the classic story of her family's very first Christmas in Kansas's Indian Territory, but it is Hester Sue's bittersweet tale of racial inequality that holds perhaps the greatest poignancy in this heartwarming episode about family togetherness.moreless - Ep 10Wave of the Future12/7/81
When Harriet is pressed on by a slick businessman to transform Walnut Grove's eatery into a chain restaurant, Nellie's Restaurant is scarcely recognizable as Harriet purchases flashy new tables and stools, then gets rid of the menus to accommodate a three-meals-only strategy. Things start out well when the new "Sullivan's Restaurant" rakes in an impressive amount of money, but as Caroline, Harriet, and Hester Sue are forced to give practically 24/7 attention to this demanding job, Nels and Charles must take over the responsibilities at home. Flustered with cooking every day and taking care of the kids, Nels and Charles know that their wives regret these recent developments, but this time, it may be up to the men to fix things up.moreless - Ep 9For The Love of Nancy11/30/81
A new student named Elmer joins the class in Walnut Grove, and while he is a sweet kid who gets along well with the other children, the students can't help but snicker over his obesity. Essentially clueless about the person she really is, Elmer can't take his eyes off the beautiful Nancy, who agrees to be his girlfriend as a malicious effort to satisfy her own ulterior motives. While he is originally good-natured about the fat jokes, Elmer finally makes a drastic choice of his own after enduring too much verbal torment from Nancy.moreless - Ep 8Chicago11/23/81
Charles travels to Chicago to comfort a deeply grieving Mr. Edwards, whose son John Jr. had died in a tragic accident. But that grief soon gives way to rage when it becomes apparent John Jr.'s death was no accident. Charles and Mr. Edwards enlist the aid of the editor of the newspaper where John Jr. worked to uncover the truth.moreless - Ep 7The Legend of Black Jake11/16/81
While traveling in his wagon one afternoon, Nels Oleson is captured by two rather dimwitted crooks, who are itching for gold that Nels doesn't have with him. Believing that Nels is their one shot at making it big, the men send two ransom letters back to Harriet, who blatantly refuses to take the bait (even when threatened with her husband's life). Now that their options are running out, an angry Nels decides to help the guys get their money, but that means putting on a mask and assisting to kidnap his own wife, along with several other people from Walnut Grove. The race is on to get these crooks what they want before they hurt anyone, all while Charles and Almanzo hatch a plan of their own to stop the madness.moreless - Ep 6Gambini The Great11/9/81
In the wake of a frightening near-death experience, ruthless daredevil "Gambini the Great" agrees with his wife's advice to retire, but when his oldest son refuses to carry on the family business, Gambini disowns him, then chooses to maintain the position until his younger son is old enough to take over. The next stop for Gambini's act is Walnut Grove, and as they practice in town, Willie and Albert are both influenced by the shocking stunts that they witness. Albert's thoughtless disregard for his own safety prompts Charles to take action, but nothing can stop Gambini from making his own decisions for his family, and as the night of the big show draws near, everyone is about to learn a painful lesson.moreless - Ep 5A Wiser Heart11/2/81
When Eliza Jane invites Laura to Arizona for a summer literature course that features Ralph Waldo Emerson, Laura is thrilled to accept. Once there, she finds a part-time job to help cover her expenses, and things are going fine until an unusual love triangle forms between Eliza Jane, Laura, and a professor from the seminar.moreless - Ep 4Dark Sage10/26/81
When Doc Baker's work load becomes too much for one person, arrangements are made for an African-American doctor and his wife to join the community. Racism ends up rearing its ugly head, even with the usually kindhearted Doc Baker, and when they can't find a way to get along, the person who may suffer the most is one of their patients.moreless - Ep 3Growin' Pains10/9/81
After adopting two more children, Charles and Caroline must adjust to managing five kids. The family tension mounts when James, who has gotten into trouble recently, feels out of place and runs away from home. - Ep 2The Reincarnation of Nellie (2)10/12/81
Nels and Harriet's newly adopted daughter Nancy settles in quickly at her new home. Harriet delights in spoiling her rotten, but the child is a diabolical monster who creates major trouble everywhere she goes. When her behavior goes too far, everyone--including her adoptive mother--must come together to show her who's boss.moreless - Ep 1The Reincarnation of Nellie (1)10/5/81
Percival takes over the family business when his father dies, which means that he and Nellie will remain in New York permanently. Distraught by the news, Harriet and Nels eventually decide that adopting a little girl would bring happiness to their lives again, but when they visit an orphanage in Sleepy Eye, Harriet gravitates to the most unruly child in the building. Meanwhile, when Adam can no longer make a living as a lawyer in Walnut Grove, he and Mary have a difficult choice to make.moreless
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Season 7
- Ep 22The Lost Ones (2)5/11/81
James and Cassandra go home with Charles, and they adjust quickly with the Ingalls family and their new school. Just as they are beginning to thrive again, a pair of adoptive parents come along, but their ulterior motives may put the children in danger. - Ep 21The Lost Ones (1)5/4/81
While making an out-of-town delivery, Albert and Charles meet and travel with the Cooper family. A horrifying accident occurs en route with the parents, and in the blink of an eye, their two young children are orphans. Unable to place them with any living family members, and knowing that he is not in a position to adopt them himself, Charles is forced to step back emotionally and hand them over to the state...until a spontaneous decision changes everything.moreless - Ep 20I Do, Again3/2/81
When Laura announces her pregnancy, Caroline believes that she herself is also expecting--until Doc Baker confirms a painful truth that sends Caroline into a deep depression. With emotions running high, Charles decides to cheer his devastated wife by taking her on a vacation to her old hometown. As they meet up with old friends and revisit their favorite childhood places, they rekindle the romance and find a way to grow closer than ever. Meanwhile, Albert steps up to take care of the farm, and Laura and Almanzo have their hands full with Carrie and Grace.moreless - Ep 19Blind Justice2/23/81
Adam is thrilled to officially be a lawyer, but he is unable to find a job. With no other options available, he decides to leave the blind school in Hester Sue's hands, pack up with Mary, and become Walnut Grove's very first lawyer. His first client is Edgar Mills, a man who seems to have swindled the townspeople into purchasing a worthless piece of land.moreless - Ep 18Sylvia (2)2/16/81
Rumors fly around town that Albert is the father of Sylvia's unborn child. Despite Mr. Webb's threatening objections, the young couple continue to meet secretly and grow in their affection for one another. Albert quickly becomes a huge source of solace in Sylvia's life, but in the end he is not quite able to protect her from the dangerous rapist, who cons an unsuspecting Albert into informing him of Sylvia's whereabouts.moreless - Ep 17Sylvia (1)2/9/81
An attractive, yet painfully insecure teenage girl named Sylvia becomes the victim of a violent rapist. As she deals with her domineering father and attempts to keep her secret at school, Albert serves as an unexpected source of comfort for her. A romance soon blossoms, and all is well until Sylvia is revealed to be pregnant.moreless - Ep 16Goodbye, Mrs Wilder2/2/81
Laura promptly resigns from her teaching position when she is forced to integrate French and art appreciation into the curriculum, for the sake of earning school funding. Mrs. Oleson takes over the position and begins to altar the classroom instruction, while Laura struggles to accept her role as a full-time housewife. The students, meanwhile, are frustrated with their new teacher and hatch a plan to get things back to normal.moreless - Ep 15Make A Joyful Noise1/26/81
Former boxer Joe Kagan moves to Sleepy Eye and offers his assistance with the maintenance of the blind school while Adam and Houston are out of town. Joe is clearly in love with Hester Sue, but she refuses to get involved. Later, when she is unable to get through to a struggling student, Hester questions her teaching abilities and ends up making some foolish choices.moreless - Ep 14The Nephews1/19/81
While Almanzo is eager to start a family with Laura, she is not ready to give up her teaching career just yet. Determined to help Laura change her mind, Almanzo offers to care for his brother Royal's two young sons while he and his wife are on vacation, which proves to be an unfortunate mistake.moreless - Ep 13Come, Let Us Reason Together1/12/81
When Percival's parents Benjamin and Edna arrive for a visit, Harriet and Benjamin clash miserably over their grandchild's religious upbringing. Nellie's joyous pregnancy is tainted by the strenuous fighting, but the families eventually reach an unusual agreement. - Ep 12Oleson Versus Oleson1/5/81
A female activist arrives in Walnut Grove to encourage the men to share equal property rights with their wives. After getting into a huge fight about it with her husband, Harriet Oleson goes to live at the hotel. Matters worsen when Caroline decides to follow Harriet's lead, setting off a firestorm that threatens even the town's most close-knit families.moreless - Ep 11To See The Light (2)12/8/80
As his heart swells with hope for a law career, Adam heads to Minneapolis for the big exam, but nothing seems to go his way once he arrives there. Is achieving this dream proving to be more than he could handle after all? Back in Walnut Grove, Harriet is struggling with her diet, and Nels believes that a visit from her thin, beautiful cousin Miriam will motivate her to stick with it.moreless - Ep 10To See The Light (1)12/1/80
A freak accident threatens Adam's life, but when he wakes up, he realizes that his eyesight has returned. Everyone is thrilled for him, but Mary becomes concerned when he decides to abandon his teaching career and pursue another lifelong dream. Meanwhile, Harriet is determined to lose a few pounds after her son-law makes some negative comments about her weight.moreless - Ep 9The In-Laws11/24/80
Charles and Almanzo expand their business by delivering goods to Sleepy Eye. After arguing about the quickest way to get there, they decide to make it a race, which produces interesting results. - Ep 8Dearest Albert, I'll Miss You11/17/80
To sharpen writing skills and increase cultural awareness in her classroom, Laura arranges for her students to correspond with children from other areas. Albert connects immediately with his pen pal, but as it turns out, they are both going to unhealthy lengths to impress each other in their letters. - Ep 7Divorce, Walnut Grove Style11/10/80
Newlyweds Laura and Almanzo have been havings ome relatively harmless arguments lately, but it reaches a whole new level when Laura suspects that he's cheating on her, then decides to leave him. Elsewhere, Charles is the proud owner of a beautiful new glass window, but installing it is a little more challenging than he anticipated.moreless - Ep 6Portrait Of Love10/27/80
16-year-old Annie Crane, a beautiful girl who lives with her adoptive parents in Walnut Grove, exhibits an incredible gift for painting, despite her physical blindness. A man who owns a string of art galleries recognizes Annie's talent and expresses his confidence in her work, which leads to a public art exhibit in Sleepy Eye. Upon finding her biological daughter's name in the paper, a woman named Marge Crosby sends her husband to confront Annie, but the girl--who vividly remembers being abandoned by her mother as a toddler--fiercely refuses to meet with her. Everyone backs away out of respect, but as Annie's passion for painting is tarnished by this newfound pain, her adoptive mother teams up with Caroline to fix what has been broken.moreless - Ep 5The Silent Cry10/20/80
The orphanage in Sleepy Eye faces a difficult situation when two young brothers meet with a potential adoptive family. The younger child refuses to speak and shows symptoms of emotional trauma, so the family is only interested in taking the older child. Rather than be separated, the boys run away to the nearby blind school, where the kindly Houston agrees to help. Although the aging Houston would love to adopt them himself, it creates problems that he cannot handle by himself, so Charles and Jonathan must intervene.moreless - Ep 4Fight Team Fight!10/13/80
A former football star, settles back into his childhood town of Walnut Grove with his wife and son, and he shows an active interest in coaching the boys' football team. Although his intentions are good, he ends up overexerting the kids with long practices and a philosophy that values winning at all costs.moreless - Ep 3A New Beginning10/6/80
Jonathan and Andy Garvey move to Sleepy Eye in a quest to rebuild their lives. Jonathan decides to become a deputy sheriff to clean up the town of crime, but his job is a dangerous one that ultimately threatens his young son. - Ep 2Laura Ingalls Wilder (2)9/29/80
Almanzo's dreams of building a home do not go quite as planned, forcing him to postpone the wedding until he can get back on his feet. Laura suggests an idea for them to earn some money, but it ultimately drives a wedge into their relationship. Meanwhile, Eliza Jane is convinced that she has found the love of her life, and with no friends to talk to, her diary is the only way she can express her emotions.moreless - Ep 1Laura Ingalls Wilder (1)9/22/80
Upon being sold a generous piece of land, Almanzo is eager to begin building a home for himself and his fiancee Laura. He hires his friend Harv Miller to assist him with his crop and help take care of Eliza Jane's house. Eliza Jane develops a quick fondness for Harv, but the feelings might not be mutual. Meanwhile, Laura is offered a teaching job at a faraway school, and Nellie gets a surprise that leaves her mother speechless.moreless
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Season 6
- Ep 26He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2)5/12/80
To keep her mind off Almanzo's extended absence, Laura pitches in with Mary and Adam's new blind school in Sleepy Eye. Meanwhile, in an attempt to conceal a secret from Laura and her family, Almanzo falls dangerously ill. Back in Walnut Grove, Nellie struggles to reveal her true feelings to the one man who has changed her life.moreless - Ep 25He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (1)5/5/80
Laura is delighted when Almanzo finally proposes, but when Charles insists that they wait two years, Almanzo gives Laura with a painful ultimatum: either run away with him now, or forget the relationship altogether. Meanwhile, an unexpected tragedy puts the future of Mary and Adam's new blind school in jeopardy. Harriet Oleson wants Nellie to finally be trained to to take over the restaurant, but the hiring of Percival Dalton creates more mayhem than anyone imagined.moreless - Ep 24Sweet Sixteen2/25/80
When a school in a nearby town is in need of a temporary substitute, 15-year-old Laura finally gets her start as an teacher. As she grows and learns in her career, she also starts gaining the kind of attention she always wanted from Almanzo, but now that their romance is beginning to blossom, there are some other hurdles they must overcome.moreless - Ep 23Second Spring2/18/80
Fed up with his overbearing wife and his lack of authority over the children, Nels packs up and heads out for an indefinite period of time. While running a mobile mercantile of his own, he stays at a boarding house owned by Molly Reardon, a beautiful Irish woman who gives him the care and respect that he never seemed to have at home. Drawn to Molly's charm and sensitivity, the once-virtuous Nels might be willing to sacrifice his family for this new romance.moreless - Ep 22Wilder And Wilder2/11/80
Almanzo and Eliza Jane are pleasantly surprised to get a visit from their kid brother Perley Day, but after a few days with him, they quickly remember why the boy has been so estranged from the family over the years. Meanwhile, as Laura and Almanzo make progress in their relationship, Charles makes one last attempt to help his daughter find a more age-appropriate love interest.moreless - Ep 21May We Make Them Proud2/4/80
A successful picnic at the blind school leads to sudden tragedy that stuns the community and takes the lives of two important people. As families are torn apart and faith in God is tested, it is sure to be an emotional road to recovery for everyone involved. - Ep 20Silent Promises1/28/80
Eager to sharpen her teaching skills and seem more grown-up, Laura volunteers to tutor a deaf teenager named Daniel, whose widowed father doesn't hold much hope for his son's learning abilities. Everything seems to be going great until Daniel falls for Laura, and she plays along with the romance for all the wrong reasons.moreless - Ep 19Darkness Is My Friend1/21/80
On a dark and stormy night, Laura is sleeping over at the blind school and spending some quality time with Mary. Trouble strikes when they open the door for a trio of escaped convicts, threatening their lives and all the children in the school. - Ep 18What Ever Happened To The Class Of '56?1/14/80
Charles and Caroline take a trip to Milwaukee for a school reunion. Although they are both excited to mingle with old friends, they are disappointed to learn what has really become of their former classmates. Meanwhile, Charles also attends a farmers' convention in the same area, where he butts heads with some larger and more stubborn farming establishments.moreless - Ep 17The Werewolf Of Walnut Grove
A married couple arrive in Walnut Grove with their teenage son Bart, who causes serious trouble the minute he begins school. After bullying the other students and harassing Miss Wilder, the most reasonable solution is to expel him, but the school board can't seem to agree on it, so Miss Wilder decides to pack her bags and leave. Upon realizing that the adults can't control Bart, Laura and Albert take it upon themselves to try and fix things.moreless - Ep 16The Angry Heart12/17/79
A boy named Todd spent much of his childhood being beaten by his alcoholic father. Now Todd is an angry teenager who arrives in Walnut Grove to spend time with his grandparents. He quickly runs into trouble and even lands in jail after stealing, but when Charles begins to sympathize with the boy, he hires him as a farmhand to teach him some values.moreless - Ep 15Crossed Connections12/10/79
A telephone line is set up in Walnut Grove, which enthralls almost everyone in town. Unfortunately, Harriet Oleson is in charge of the switchboard, which allows her to eavesdrop on as many conversations as she wants. As she uncovers and spreads around some private information about Alice Garvey, it creates serious trouble in Alice's marriage.moreless - Ep 14Author! Author!11/26/79
When Mary becomes pregnant again, Caroline's parents arrange a visit to witness the birth of their great-grandchild. Unfortunately, when her mother dies en route, Caroline is left to deal with her father Frederick, whose world now feels empty and meaningless. Eventually, he discovers a whole new passion in life, but he'll need the help of his entire family to make it possible.moreless - Ep 13The Faith Healer11/19/79
Reverend Edward Danford, a preacher who works as a "faith healer," comes through Walnut Grove with his fascinating concept of overcoming all physical adversities with pure faith in God. As his popularity increases, he decides to stay in town permanently. The trouble is, he is taking more and more parishioners away from Reverend Alden, and the community's growing trust in him proves to be a major mistake.moreless - Ep 12The King Is Dead11/12/79
Jonathan Garvey is tricked into believing that he is a good wrestler in order to scam the local residents of Walnut Grove, who stand to lose a lot of money on the rigged match. Mrs. Oleson is betting heavily too - with the church funds - for which she is treasurer. An aging former legend has to prove to Jonathan that he has been set up before all his friends lose their bets.moreless - Ep 11The Return of Mr Edwards11/5/79
Isaiah Edwards narrowly saves his daughter Alicia from a falling tree, but not without being crushed himself. Unsure of how to bring him back around, his wife Grace writes to Charles for help. Things eventually get a little better when Charles and Laura arrive for a visit, but Isaiah has a secret that nobody else knows - and it could destroy his relationship with each of them.moreless - Ep 10The Little House Years (3)11/15/79
At Thanksgiving, the Ingalls family share stories of their favorite memories. Contains flashbacks of LHOTP's greatest episodes. At the end of the episode, Laura comments she hopes to write a book about her special memories. - Ep 9The Little House Years (2)11/15/79
At Thanksgiving, the Ingalls family share stories of their favorite memories. Contains flashbacks of LHOTP's greatest episodes. - Ep 8The Little House Years (1)11/15/79
At Thanksgiving, the Ingalls family share stories of their favorite memories. Contains flashbacks of LHOTP's greatest episodes. - Ep 7The Halloween Dream10/29/79
Laura and Albert are very excited about dressing up as Indians for Nellie Oleson's Halloween party, but Caroline won't let them pull this late-nighter without taking a nap first. After falling asleep with a Native American book in his hands, Albert's imagination gets the better of him as he slips into quite an intense dream. All of a sudden, he and Laura have been captured by Indians, and with the tribe in possession of some threatening weapons, these two kids must become part of a very dangerous game.moreless - Ep 6The Preacher Takes A Wife10/22/79
Reverend Alden begins spending time with the kindly Anna Craig, and the Reverend's spirit is truly glowing as his personal life discovers romance for the very first time. Just as he is about to propose, an unexpected turn of events prompts Anna to break things off. A physical illness eventually brings them back together, but the troubles in their relationship are far from over.moreless - Ep 5Annabelle10/15/79
A circus act passes through Walnut Grove, and Nels Oleson is horrified when he spots his estranged sister Annabelle as "the fat lady". Embarrassed by her physical appearance, Nels denies any relation to her. Meanwhile, Laura is unhappy when Almanzo begins dating a rude young woman named Christy. - Ep 4The Third Miracle10/8/79
When Adam wins a prestigious teaching award, he and Mary are invited to accept the honor at a fancy dinner. Without the necessary money to make the long trip, they put the idea out of their minds, but when Laura and Albert decide to donate their savings, Adam and Mary head out on a stagecoach with a pregnant woman named Marge. When a serious accident kills the driver and pins both Adam and Marge underneath the stagecoach, Mary is the only person who might be able to save them. Though she lacks her physical eyesight, she relies on her other senses--as well as the classic Ingalls resourcefulness--to seek help. When a fire erupts and traps Mary, an incredible miracle just might lead Charles to his beloved daughter. Meanwhile, in a hilarious subplot, Laura and Albert con Harriet Oleson into buying their full honey supply--without informing her that the purchase would include some very unwelcome little visitors.moreless - Ep 3The Family Tree10/1/79
Albert finds himself unsure of his identity when Miss Wilder assigns the students a family tree project. The trouble is, just as the Ingalls are getting ready to officially adopt him, Albert's long-estranged biological father shows up and demands custody of him. - Ep 2Back To School (2)9/24/79
Laura decides that becoming a teacher will convince everyone of her maturity, but first she must pass the graduation exam. She does receive an unexpected offer of help, but in the end, it might just ruin everything. - Ep 1Back to School (1)9/17/79
As the new school year begins, Nellie receives a shocking graduation present from her mother. Caroline takes a job at the restaurant when Charles is injured and unable to work. A new teacher arrives in Walnut Grove with a handsome younger brother who catches Laura's eye immediately.
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Season 5
- Ep 24The Odyssey3/19/79
A 12-year-old boy named Dylan has leukemia and has only been given a few weeks to live. His only dream is to see the Pacific Ocean, and when his overprotective mother is too afraid to take him, Laura and Albert decide to help him get there. - Ep 23Mortal Mission3/12/79
Determined to make it through the winter season, a pair of men earn money by selling tainted meat to the Walnut Grove community. Several townspeople later become infected with anthrax, including Laura, Albert, Adam, Alice, and Nels. The victims are confined to the blind school, and with time running out to help them, Charles and Jonathan go out to retrieve some medicine.moreless - Ep 22Someone Please Love Me3/5/79
While out of town for some business on the purchase of new horses for his farm, Charles spends increasing amounts of time with the Harpers. The family patriarch is an emotionally unstable man who uses alcohol to cope with the death of his oldest son. His wife and remaining two children find solace in Charles' kind friendship, and he soon feels obligated to help them heal somehow.moreless - Ep 21Enchanted Cottage2/26/79
Mary begins to see a bright light every time she stands in front of a window. The possibility of regaining her vision is there, but she and Charles must pay a visit to Mary's eye specialist in Sleepy Eye to get a definite answer. While they are away, Laura and Albert start working on a surprise project for Mary, and the Ingalls family becomes concerned about Adam's strange behavior recently.moreless - Ep 20Barn Burner2/19/79
Trouble erupts when a local farmer, who is hateful and bigoted, refuses to set a fair price for wheat, since black farmers would be entitled to the same price. The whole thing escalates when the farmer assaults Jonathan's young son and is later accused of setting fire to the Garveys' barn.moreless - Ep 19The Lake Kezia Monster2/12/79
Eccentric, yet kindhearted townsperson Kezia is living happily in her house right outside of Walnut Grove, but when she continuously neglects to pay her taxes, her property is put up for auction, then sold to none other than Harriet Oleson, who is looking to flaunt her wealth by purchasing a "summer home." With absolutely no regard for Kezia's feelings, Harriet moves into the house with her kids and allows Kezia to remain as a resident, but only if she agrees to work as a round-the-clock maid. Desperate to do something about this, Laura, Albert, and Andy hatch a plan to help Kezia reclaim her home.moreless - Ep 18The Sound Of Children2/5/79
Adam and Mary are expecting their first child, and Mary, who knows that Adam has a strained relationship with his father, secretly writes a letter to the man. Ultimately, Giles Kendall arrives in Walnut Grove for a visit, and when he desires to be closer to his son and grandchild, Adam and Mary are left with an important decision to make. Meanwhile, Albert Ingalls is smitten with Miss Bennett, a beautiful young woman who is substituting for Mrs. Garvey at school.moreless - Ep 17Dance With Me1/22/79
While returning home from a business trip, Charles and Jonathan run into former Winoka buddy Toby Noe. The man has no money and no job, so Charles invites him to live with them temporarily in Walnut Grove, which ends up causing a few problems. Trouble escalates later when Toby becomes obsessed with romancing Amanda Cooper, an angry old spinster who has no interest in him or anyone else. Meanwhile, Laura wants to attend an upcoming dance with a classmate named Jason, but they are both having a hard time expressing their feelings for each other.moreless - Ep 16Blind Man's Bluff1/15/79
Devastated by his parents' impending divorce, a young boy finds some comfort in performing dangerous stunts--until his daredevil ways cause a serious accident, and he is left completely blind. Trouble is, there's more to the story than anyone ever imagined. - Ep 15The Craftsman1/8/79
Lonely after his grown son moves back east to start a life of his own, a widowed old craftsman named Isaac Singerman hires Albert Ingalls as his apprentice. As the two work together and become close friends, Albert faces one of the greatest challenges in his young life when he is harassed by classmates for spending time with a Jewish person.moreless - Ep 14The Godsister12/18/78
Charles and Jonathan take a job on a telephone crew that is working in southern Minnesota, which requires them to be away from home for several weeks. As they gain success and earn more money than expected, they must decide if the job is worth keeping for the long term. Back in Walnut Grove, little Carrie, who misses her father and craves attention, creates an imaginary friend to pass the time.moreless - Ep 13Blind Journey (2)12/4/78
As the journey from the last episode continues, a woman by the name of Hester Sue Terhoun is prepared to help teach at the new school, and she quickly gets into Joe Kagen's good graces - but not Harriet Oleson's. Meanwhile, Adam reveals a dark secret about himself, and issues concerning racism affect everyone.moreless - Ep 12Blind Journey (1)11/27/78
Former fighter Joe Kagen settles in Walnut Grove and would like to attend Sunday services, but the color of his skin is off-putting for certain community members. As all this is going on, Mary and Adam's school building in Winoka is sold to someone else, prompting them to move their school elsewhere. Miraculously, there is a place in Walnut Grove that can belong to them, but with no money for transportation, they must all make the journey by foot.moreless - Ep 11The Cheaters11/20/78
Now that she is the new teacher in Walnut Grove, one of Alice Garvey's biggest worries is her son Andy, who is currently her weakest student. Alice reluctantly agrees to let Nellie Oleson tutor him, but this ends up being a grave mistake. - Ep 10Men Will Be Boys11/13/78
Exasperated by Albert and Andy's lax attitudes toward school and personal cleanliness, Charles and Jonathan present them with a unique challenge - one that will test their manhood and (hopefully) make them more respectful in the future. - Ep 9The Wedding11/6/78
Adam proposes to Mary, and they plan a wedding in Winoka. Charles and Caroline cannot afford to send the whole family to the event, so they are forced to make the trip by themselves. All seems to be going great until Mary, who fears that she and her Adam can never be proper parents, calls the whole thing off.moreless - Ep 8Harriet's Happenings10/30/78
When Harriet Oleson's cousin Sterling Murdock comes to town, he brings his newspaper business with him. Everyone is initially excited about this, but trouble ensues when Murdock gives gossipmonger Harriet her own column - and allows her the freedom to write whatever she wants. - Ep 7Fagin10/23/78
Charles brings home a baby calf for aspiring farmer Albert, who is delighted to take care of the animal and enter it in the upcoming county fair. As Charles and Albert's relationship starts to really resemble the bond between a father and son, Laura feels threatened and doubts her place in the family.moreless - Ep 6There's No Place Like Home (2)10/16/78
As everyone prepares to return home, Charles realizes that just one thing is missing - a young orphan named Albert who has what it takes to complete their family. All are thrilled to be back in Walnut Grove, but there's a lot of work to be done, and one of the town's most beloved residents has lost the will to live.moreless - Ep 5There's No Place Like Home (1)10/9/78
Living in Winoka has become nearly impossible for the Ingalls family, but it will take a serious intervention to convince Charles that they should move back to Walnut Grove and leave Mary behind at her blind school. Meanwhile, Toby Noe--a kindly old man who strikes gold in the lottery--plans on using his earnings in a noble way, but someone in town is determined to take it all away from him.moreless - Ep 4The Man Inside10/2/78
Laura befriends a classmate named Amelia Bevins, who is ashamed of her obese father. When the man realizes how much pain he is causing his wife and daughter, he leaves them temporarily for a "business trip" that will change their family forever. - Ep 3The Winoka Warriors9/25/78
Albert challenges the obnoxious Winoka School football team to a game, and everyone gets ready for a heated competition. Elsewhere, Adam faces a difficult situation with an unmotivated blind student and his widowed father. - Ep 2As Long As We're Together (2)9/18/78
Life in Winoka grows increasingly difficult for the Ingalls family as they encounter cruel people and challenging situations. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alice open a new school in a barn for children who cannot afford the private setting. Charles bonds with a troubled young orphan that has come into his midst, and everyone attempts to plan a surprise party for Mary's 16th birthday.moreless - Ep 1As Long As We're Together (1)9/11/78
Poor economic conditions have forced many of Walnut Grove's residents to move elsewhere. Charles and Caroline settle their family in the bustling town of Winoka, where they manage a hotel that's located near Mary and Adam's blind school. Later, a few more Walnut Grove residents show up unexpectedly.
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