Little House on the Prairie
Together, a pioneering family faces a crucial test of its courage and its love!
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.
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Season 1
23 episodes
Premiered Sep 11, 1974
Season 2
22 episodes
Premiered Sep 10, 1975
Season 3
21 episodes
Premiered Sep 27, 1976
Season 4
22 episodes
Premiered Sep 12, 1977
Season 5
24 episodes
Premiered Sep 10, 1978
Season 6
23 episodes
Premiered Sep 16, 1979
Season 7
22 episodes
Premiered Sep 22, 1980
Season 8
22 episodes
Premiered Oct 5, 1981
Season 9
21 episodes
Premiered Sep 27, 1982
Ep 1A Harvest of Friends
The Ingalls settle on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. To acquire the deed to his farm, Charles takes several jobs.
Ep 2Country Girls
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.
Ep 3100 Mile Walk
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.
Ep 4Mr. Edwards' Homecoming
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.
Ep 5The Love of Johnny Johnson
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.
Ep 6If I Should Wake Before I Die
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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