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Little House on the Prairie
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
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.5A Harvest of Friends
1974-09-11 · 49mThe 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.4Country Girls
1974-09-18 · 49mLaura 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.7100 Mile Walk
1974-09-25 · 49mIn 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.8Mr. Edwards' Homecoming
1974-10-02 · 49mWhile 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.7The Love of Johnny Johnson
1974-10-09 · 49mLaura 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.3If I Should Wake Before I Die
1974-10-23 · 49mAfter 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Town Party, Country Party
1974-10-30 · 49mLaura 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.0Ma's Holiday
1974-11-06 · 49mCharles 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.0School Mom
1974-11-13 · 49mAfter 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0The Raccoon
1974-11-20 · 49mCharles 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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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.3The Voice of Tinker Jones
1974-12-04 · 49mThe 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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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0The Award
1974-12-11 · 49mWhile 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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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.5The Lord is My Shepherd
1974-12-18 · 93mCaroline 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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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.0Christmas At Plum Creek
1974-12-25 · 49mThe 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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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.0Family Quarrel
1975-01-15 · 49mAfter 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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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.0Doctor's Lady
1975-01-22 · 49mDr. Baker and Harriet's niece, Kate, fall in love with each other. Then their age difference becomes an issue.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.0Plague
1975-01-29 · 49mSeveral 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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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.0Circus Man
1975-02-05 · 49mA 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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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.0Child of Pain
1975-02-12 · 48mWhen 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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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.0Money Crop
1975-02-19 · 49mA 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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E21
Episode 21
★ 9.0Survival
1975-02-26 · 49mThe 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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E22
Episode 22
★ 7.0To See the World
1975-03-05 · 48mJohnny 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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E23
Episode 23
★ 7.0Founder's Day
1975-05-07 · 48mWalnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between the Olesons and the Ingallses.
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Dean Butler
Almanzo James Wilder
Melissa Gilbert
Laura Ingalls
Katherine MacGregor
Harriet Oleson
Richard Bull
Nels Oleson
Jonathan Gilbert
Willie Oleson
Allison Balson
Nancy Oleson
Lindsay Kennedy
Jeb Carter
David Friedman
Jason Carter
Shannen Doherty
Jenny Wilder
Pamela Roylance
Sarah Reed Carter