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When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Created by:
Ed Friendly, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Cast:
Dean Butler, Melissa Gilbert, Katherine MacGregor, Richard Bull
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
NBC

Episode guide

Seasons

10 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Still from A Harvest of Friends E01

Episode 1

★ 8.5

A Harvest of Friends

1974-09-11 · 49m

The Ingalls settle on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. To acquire the deed to his farm, Charles takes several jobs.

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Episode 2

★ 8.4

Country Girls

1974-09-18 · 49m

Laura and Mary start school for the first time. That is where they meet Nellie Oleson. Since Laura hasn't been to school before, she tries especially hard with her schoolwork. The students have to write an essay to present in front of the class. Laura recites what she would have written on the paper if she could have, instead of what was actually written on it.

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Episode 3

★ 8.7

100 Mile Walk

1974-09-25 · 49m

In the beginning, things look very good for the Ingalls until a bad hailstorm ruins their crops. Charles and some other farmers must leave to look for work. They end up working in a quarry. While Charles is away, Caroline is able to get the women of Walnut Grove to join together to harvest the remaining crops.

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Episode 4

★ 7.8

Mr. Edwards' Homecoming

1974-10-02 · 49m

While Charles is in Mankato, he runs into Mr. Edwards and invites him to come to Walnut Grove. Caroline tries to match Mr. Edwards up with Grace Snider, but instead she just ends up in the way since Mr. Edwards is able to charm Grace all by himself. Although there are a couple problems that must be overcome, things turn out for the best in the end.

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Episode 5

★ 7.7

The Love of Johnny Johnson

1974-10-09 · 49m

Laura falls in love with a new student, Johnny Johnson. Johnny, who is a lot older than Laura, is interested in Mary instead. Although Mary is not interested in Johnny, Laura's actions cause tension between the sisters. When Charles finds this out, he is appalled that either of his girls is involved with Johnny.

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Still from If I Should Wake Before I Die E06

Episode 6

★ 7.3

If I Should Wake Before I Die

1974-10-23 · 49m

After her friend dies, Miss Amy, an old lady, convinces the Ingalls and Doc Baker to help her stage her own death. Amy thought this was the only way to get her family to come and see her.

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Still from Town Party, Country Party E07

Episode 7

★ 8.0

Town Party, Country Party

1974-10-30 · 49m

Laura connects with a sweet, shy classmate named Olga Nordstrom, who happens to have been born with a short leg. Charles has an idea that can change Olga’s entire life, but the challenge will be convincing the child’s stubborn widowed father.

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Still from Ma's Holiday E08

Episode 8

★ 7.0

Ma's Holiday

1974-11-06 · 49m

Charles and Caroline decide to go on a second honeymoon and leave Mr. Edwards in charge of the children. The honeymoon doesn't turn out very well because Caroline keeps worrying about the children. Back at home, Mr. Edwards has his hands full with Carrie.

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Episode 9

★ 7.0

School Mom

1974-11-13 · 49m

After Ms. Beadle sprains her ankle, Caroline becomes the substitute teacher. Caroline takes a special interest in helping an older student, Abel, learn to read. One day Mrs. Oleson shows up and causes Abel to quit school. Because of this Caroline quits, but returns after she convinces Abel to give school another chance.

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Still from The Raccoon E10

Episode 10

★ 8.0

The Raccoon

1974-11-20 · 49m

Charles allows Laura to adopt a baby raccoon, Jasper. After being caged, the raccoon bites Laura and Jack and runs away. The family fears that Laura and Jack might have rabies until a healthy Jasper returns.

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Still from The Voice of Tinker Jones E11

Episode 11

★ 7.3

The Voice of Tinker Jones

1974-12-04 · 49m

The town becomes divided when Mrs. Oleson offers to buy a bell for the church, but only if she can put up a plaque. The differences and arguing begin to affect the school children. A mute craftsman, Tinker Jones, steps in and with the help of the school children, is able to make a bell.

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Episode 12

★ 7.0

The Award

1974-12-11 · 49m

While studying for an optional history exam in the barn, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp and starts a fire. Caroline punishes Mary by telling her she couldn't take the exam. Mary doesn't tell Ms. Beadle this until the day of the exam.

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Episode 13

★ 7.5

The Lord is My Shepherd

1974-12-18 · 93m

Caroline becomes pregnant. Shortly after the baby is born, he becomes ill. Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother's death and that her parents would rather have a son than a spare daughter, Laura climbs the highest hill she can find, hoping to get as close to God as possible to ask Him to take her instead and return the baby boy to the family. While Charles and Mr. Edwards desperately search for her, Laura meets Jonathan, a mystical mountain man who seems to have been sent purposely to guide her through this life-changing experience.

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Still from Christmas At Plum Creek E14

Episode 14

★ 8.0

Christmas At Plum Creek

1974-12-25 · 49m

The Christmas holiday is approaching and the members of the Ingalls family go about their holiday shopping in secrecy. Laura is able to buy her mom a stove that she wanted after she sells her horse to Mr. Oleson.

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Episode 15

★ 8.0

Family Quarrel

1975-01-15 · 49m

After a major disagreement, Nels and Harriet go their separate ways. Many people in town try to get the two back together.

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Episode 16

★ 7.0

Doctor's Lady

1975-01-22 · 49m

Dr. Baker and Harriet's niece, Kate, fall in love with each other. Then their age difference becomes an issue.

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Episode 17

★ 8.0

Plague

1975-01-29 · 49m

Several people in Walnut Grove get very sick. A quarantine is set up in the church while the source of the illness is being sought.

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Still from Circus Man E18

Episode 18

★ 7.0

Circus Man

1975-02-05 · 49m

A traveling circusman, O'Hara, comes to Walnut Grove and tries to get everyone to believe he has magic healing powders. However, he is really found out when Mrs. Oleson almost loses her life when she tries his healing powders instead of having an operation.

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Episode 19

★ 7.0

Child of Pain

1975-02-12 · 48m

When it is found out that a young boy, Graham, is being beaten by his alcoholic father, John, Caroline takes care of the boy while Charles stays with John to try to get him to stay sober.

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Episode 20

★ 8.0

Money Crop

1975-02-19 · 49m

A college-educated farmer named Joe moves to Walnut Grove with his pregnant wife. He tells the Walnut Grove-area farmers of a new hybrid of corn that would produce good crops, to which the farmers are very enthused. They decide to buy some of this new seed. While on the way back to Walnut Grove with the seed, Joe gets into an accident, as the farmers wait for his return.

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Episode 21

★ 9.0

Survival

1975-02-26 · 49m

The Ingallses have to seek shelter when a blizzard hits. There they meet an Indian who helps them out. A marshall, looking for the Indian, comes by...

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Episode 22

★ 7.0

To See the World

1975-03-05 · 48m

Johnny Johnson leaves to "see the world" and Mr. Edwards goes along with him to keep him out of trouble. Johnny meets up with a girl who is able to trick him out of a lot of money. Mr. Edwards talks to this girl to try to have her convince Johnny to go back home.

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Episode 23

★ 7.0

Founder's Day

1975-05-07 · 48m

Walnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between the Olesons and the Ingallses.

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Cast

Dean Butler

Dean Butler

Almanzo James Wilder

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

Jonathan Gilbert

Jonathan Gilbert

Willie Oleson

Allison Balson

Allison Balson

Nancy Oleson

Lindsay Kennedy

Lindsay Kennedy

Jeb Carter

David Friedman

David Friedman

Jason Carter

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Jenny Wilder

Pamela Roylance

Pamela Roylance

Sarah Reed Carter

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