Little House on the Prairie

1. S01E01Season's bestA Harvest of FriendsSeptember 11, 1974 8.5The Ingalls family settles on the banks of Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Charles builds a home for them with his own hands and he
2. S01E02Country GirlsSeptember 18, 1974 8.5Laura and Mary are nervous about their first day of school in Walnut Grove, but they are quickly put at ease by the genuine kindness of thei
3. S01E03100 Mile WalkSeptember 25, 1974 8.0Delighted with his beautiful new wheat crop, Charles is in a position to buy new dresses for his daughters, a warm coat for Caroline, and ma
4. S01E04Mr. Edwards' HomecomingOctober 2, 1974 7.7While Charles is traveling in Mankato, he meets up with a drunken Mr. Edwards and encourages his longtime friend to retun with him to Walnut
5. S01E05The Love of Johnny JohnsonOctober 9, 1974 7.0When a new boy named Johnny Johnson arrives at school for the first time, Laura is immediately smitten. Johnny is a friendly boy and althoug
6. S01E06If I Should Wake Before I DieOctober 23, 1974 7.3Amy Hearn is an elderly Walnut Grove resident whose children don't seem to be trying hard enough to visit her. In an act of desperation, Amy
7. S01E07Town Party, Country PartyOctober 30, 1974 7.8Laura connects with a sweet, shy classmate named Olga Nordstrom, who happens to have been born with a short leg. Charles has an idea that ca
8. S01E08Ma's HolidayNovember 6, 1974 7.8Charles is preparing for a business trip to Mankato, and he wants to turn it into a romantic getaway for him and Caroline. They leave the gi
9. S01E09School MomNovember 13, 1974 8.0When Miss Beadle is injured in an accident, Caroline is asked to fill in temporarily at the school. While teaching, Caroline sympathizes wit
10. S01E10The RaccoonNovember 20, 1974 7.7Feeling guilty for accidentally breaking Laura's beloved china doll, Mary brings home a baby raccoon to smooth things over with her sister.
11. S01E11The Voice of Tinker JonesDecember 4, 1974 7.3When Reverend Alden suggests taking up a collection for a new church bell, tempers flare over how the bell should be financed. Proud Mrs. Ol
12. S01E12The AwardDecember 11, 1974 7.3While studying for a history examination in the barn one night, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp. After putting out the fire, a
13. S01E13The Lord Is My ShepherdDecember 18, 1974 7.0The Ingalls family is delighted by the birth of a new baby boy, Charles Frederick Ingalls. But Laura is jealous and refuses to pray for his
14. S01E14Christmas at Plum CreekDecember 25, 1974 7.8With Christmas approaching everyone works hard to make the holidays special. While Mary begins working overtime for the town seamstress, Cha
15. S01E15Family QuarrelJanuary 15, 1975 7.5Mr. and Mrs. Oleson get into a huge argument and decide to separate. The Ingalls and their friends try to intervene and convince them to set
16. S01E16Doctor's LadyJanuary 22, 1975 7.3Harriet Oleson's young niece comes to town for a visit and is immediately attracted to Doc Baker. A whirlwind romance follows, and despite t
17. S01E17PlagueFebruary 5, 1975 8.3Several people in Walnut Grove get very sick. A quarantine is set up in the church while the source of the illness is sought.
18. S01E18Circus ManJanuary 29, 1975 8.0The Ingalls receive a midnight visit from Will O'Hara, a traveling circus man who, with his irresistibly charming demeanor, persuades Charle
19. S01E19Child of PainFebruary 12, 1975 8.0When a young boy named Graham Stewart arrives at school every day with various bruises, nobody has the courage to do anything -- until his a
20. S01E20Money CropFebruary 19, 1975 8.3A college-educated farmer named Joe Coulter moves to Walnut Grove and tells the farmers of a new corn hybrid that will produce good crops, a
21. S01E21SurvivalFebruary 26, 1975 8.0Charles decides to bring Caroline and the children along for a springtime trip to Mankato, but on the way back, they must seek shelter from
22. S01E22To See the WorldMarch 5, 1975 6.7Johnny Johnson leaves to "see the world," and Mr. Edwards goes with him to keep him out of trouble. Johnny meets up with a girl who is able
23. S01E23Founder's DayMay 7, 1975 7.3With a Founder's Day event approaching for Walnut Grove, everyone prepares for the celebration, complete with games and heated competition.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Richest Man in Walnut GroveSeptember 10, 1975 8.0When the mill closes due to bankruptcy, Charles loses out on two months' worth of crucial wages that would have officially cleared his accou
2. S02E02Season's bestFour EyesSeptember 17, 1975 8.3Mary is excited to receive a pair of brand-new glasses, but her excitement fades when the other students relentlessly tease her, even after
3. S02E03Ebenezer SpragueSeptember 24, 1975 8.0When Walnut Grove builds its very first bank, the cold and heartless Mr. Sprague settles in to run it. Charles tries to get on the man's goo
4. S02E04In the Big InningOctober 1, 1975 8.0It's time to play ball in Walnut Grove! After losing badly the previous year, the team players know that they need to find a more reliable p
5. S02E05Haunted HouseOctober 8, 1975 8.0Laura goes into a haunted house when Nellie dares her to do it. She becomes a friend of the old man that lives there, Mr. Pike. She finds ou
6. S02E06The Spring DanceOctober 29, 1975 7.7Laura and Grace Snider are both in low spirits when they are left without dates for the spring dance. Feeling that Grace is under-appreciate
7. S02E07Remember Me (1)November 5, 1975 8.0A widowed mother named Julia Sanderson learns she has a terminal illness and has no close relatives to care for her three children, John Jr.
8. S02E08Remember Me (2)November 12, 1975 8.0A widowed mother named Julia Sanderson learns she has a terminal illness and has no close relatives to care for her three children, John Jr.
9. S02E09The Camp-OutNovember 19, 1975 8.0When Ms. Beadle assigns a leaf-gathering project to her students, Mary and Laura are excited to find unique leaves on an upcoming camping tr
10. S02E10At the End of the RainbowDecember 10, 1975 8.3While fishing in a stream, Laura and a friend discover something shiny in the water. Believing that it is gold, Laura and Jonah take many se
11. S02E11The GiftDecember 17, 1975 8.0Reverend Alden's birthday is coming up, and the Sunday School children have raised enough money to purchase a gift. School treasurer Mary is
12. S02E12His Father's SonJanuary 7, 1976 7.3Isaiah and Grace Edwards are both delighted with their new family, but trouble soon begins between Isaiah and his older adopted son, John. I
13. S02E13The Talking MachineJanuary 14, 1976 5.0Nellie and Laura both begin clamoring for the affections of a boy at school. Angered when Jason indicates a preference for Laura over her, N
14. S02E14The Pride of Walnut GroveJanuary 28, 1976 8.3Mary is thrilled to learn that she has qualified for a state-wide mathematics competition, but the excitement is halted when Charles cannot
15. S02E15A Matter of FaithFebruary 4, 1976 6.7Caroline decides to stay home while Charles takes the girls on a trip, but this rare alone time is aggravated when a minor scratch on her le
16. S02E16The Runaway CabooseFebruary 11, 1976 8.3Mary, Laura, and Mr. Edwards' adopted son, Carl, long to get a first-hand look at the kinds of trains they learn about in school. The kids e
17. S02E17TroublemakerFebruary 25, 1976 8.3Despite Miss Beadle's continued kindness and effective teaching, the school board calls an emergency meeting because her deteriorating class
18. S02E18The Long Road HomeMarch 3, 1976 8.3Charles, Mr. Edwards, and two other men take a job that involves handling and transporting explosives. They must deal with many things along
19. S02E19For My LadyMarch 10, 1976 8.3When Charles agrees to do some handy work for Widow Thurman, he forfeits any monetary compensation and works instead for Thurman's old china
20. S02E20CentennialMarch 17, 1976 8.3Everyone in Walnut Grove is excited about the upcoming 100th birthday of the United States of America, and to commemorate the occasion, the
21. S02E21Soldier's ReturnMarch 24, 1976 8.3Mrs. Whipple is beside herself with excitement when her only son returns home after fighting in the Civil War. Granville does his best to re
22. S02E22Going HomeMarch 31, 1976 8.3Feeling pleased and hopeful about the success of his current crop, Charles and his family must confront serious devastation when it is compl

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The CollectionSeptember 27, 1976 7.7Reverend Alden falls ill while collecting donations for a struggling town. He is taken in by an ex-convict named Caleb Hodgekiss and his wif
2. S03E02BunnyOctober 4, 1976 8.0Nellie's physical abuse toward Bunny leads to a dangerous riding accident, but as the little girl lies in bed with a concussion and possible
3. S03E03The RaceOctober 11, 1976 8.3Laura's beloved horse, Bunny, has officially been returned to her. She eagerly prepares to enter a local race. Jealous, Nellie throws a tant
4. S03E04Little Girl LostOctober 18, 1976 8.3Frustrated that Carrie has insisted on tagging along for a school assignment, Mary and Laura fail to keep a close eye on her. They live to r
5. S03E05The Monster of Walnut GroveNovember 1, 1976 6.7On Halloween night, Laura and Mary get permission from their parents to walk into town and pull a little prank at the Mercantile. Laura's im
6. S03E06Journey in the Spring (1)November 15, 1976 8.3In the wake of his mother's death, a devastated Charles travels home with the intention of bringing his father back to Walnut Grove. Lansfor
7. S03E07Journey in the Spring (2)November 22, 1976 8.3Although he is still struggling with his wife's death, Lansford adjusts well in Walnut Grove and bonds with everyone in the family, especial
8. S03E08FredNovember 29, 1976 7.7After working temporarily for some neighbors, Laura decides to take their problematic billy goat instead of money. The neighbors are thrille
9. S03E09The Bully BoysDecember 6, 1976 6.0The townspeople of Walnut Grove have no idea what they're in for when the three Galender brothers settle in. The oldest two run up large bil
10. S03E10The HuntersDecember 20, 1976 8.3Despite being a bit too young, Laura convinces her father to help sweet-talk Caroline into letting her accompany him on a hunting trip. Laur
11. S03E11BlizzardDecember 27, 1976 8.0On Christmas Eve, Miss Beadle decides to surprise the schoolchildren by letting them go home early. This proves to be a grave mistake when t
12. S03E12I'll Ride the WindJanuary 10, 1977 8.3Grace and Isaiah Edwards' adopted son, John, receives a four-year scholarship to a university in Chicago. Isaiah would rather have a son to
13. S03E13QuarantineJanuary 17, 1977 7.7Doc Baker assists with an outbreak of mountain fever in a nearby town. The people of Walnut Grove are hopeful that the disease will pass the
14. S03E14Little WomenJanuary 24, 1977 7.3As a special school activity, Miss Beadle allows the children to create group skits that they will later perform for their parents. Mary and
15. S03E15Injun KidJanuary 31, 1977 8.0The young son of a recently-killed Sioux Indian moves to Walnut Grove with his Caucasian mother, Amelia. Amelia's father agrees to let them
16. S03E16To Live with Fear (1)February 14, 1977 8.3Mary is kicked in the stomach by one of the family's horses, but insists that she is fine. Her internal injuries worsen over time. Unable to
17. S03E17To Live with Fear (2)February 21, 1977 8.3While Caroline stays with Mary, Charles sets out with Mr. Edwards to find work and send money back to the hospital. They eventually accept a
18. S03E18Season's bestThe Wisdom of SolomonMarch 7, 1977 8.5Solomon Henry, an 11-year-old child, runs away from home to pursue his dream of attending school somewhere. He comes across Charles Ingalls
19. S03E19The Music BoxMarch 14, 1977 7.3Laura befriends a classmate named Anna, whose excessive stuttering affects her ability to make friends. Laura stands by the girl's side when
20. S03E20The ElectionMarch 21, 1977 7.7When it comes time to elect a new classroom president, Mary and Nellie are first to compete for the position. To even things out a bit, the
21. S03E21Gold CountryApril 4, 1977 7.3A heavy rain has been falling in Walnut Grove for two months, and shows no signs of stopping. Charles fears that his crops will suffer and h

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01CastoffsSeptember 12, 1977 7.0Laura is shocked and devastated to find Jack, her beloved dog, dead in the barn. After an emotional burial, Charles brings home a stray name
2. S04E02Times of ChangeSeptember 19, 1977 7.3When Charles gets the opportunity to visit Chicago on business, he hopes to turn it into a romantic getaway for Caroline and himself, but he
3. S04E03My EllenSeptember 26, 1977 7.3A young girl loses her life during a trip to the local swimming hole. The girl's mother blames Laura for the accident and alienates everyone
4. S04E04The HandymanOctober 3, 1977 7.0Charles begins building a kitchen onto the back of the house, but a sudden business trip leaves him unable to complete the job. A charismati
5. S04E05The WolvesOctober 17, 1977 8.3Laura and Andy come across an injured female wolf and her pups. When they bring them back to the Garveys' barn, Jonathan reluctantly agrees
6. S04E06The Creeper of Walnut GroveOctober 24, 1977 8.0Laura and Andy are determined to find out who has been robbing the Mercantile and stealing food from people. The "Garvey and Ingalls Detecti
7. S04E07To Run and HideOctober 31, 1977 7.3After two miscarriages, Beth Novack is thrilled to be experiencing a healthy pregnancy, but when her husband takes a tumble from the roof, s
8. S04E08The AftermathNovember 7, 1977 7.7Jesse and Frank James hide out in Walnut Grove. The people of Walnut Grove find out who they really are when bounty hunters come looking for
9. S04E09The High Cost of Being RightNovember 14, 1977 6.3Jonathan Garvey is convinced that he has a great crop coming up, but as he is celebrating with his family at the dinner table, a fateful fir
10. S04E10The FighterNovember 21, 1977 7.7Fourteen years after being abandoned by his wife and son, a famous boxer named Joe Kagen passes through Walnut Grove. When a fighting match
11. S04E11Meet Me at the FairNovember 28, 1977 7.7The Ingalls and Oleson families spend a fun-filled and exciting day at a county fair. Sparks fly between Mary and a smooth-talking balloonis
12. S04E12Here Come the BridesDecember 5, 1977 8.3Adam Simms and his son Luke move into town. Adam and Miss Beadle quickly fall in love, while Luke and Nellie develop a whirlwind romance of
13. S04E13Freedom FlightDecember 12, 1977 8.3A Native American man arrives in Walnut Grove with his tribe, seeking medical attention for his ailing father. Doc Baker provides his best t
14. S04E14The RivalsJanuary 9, 1978 8.3Charles and Jonathan leave on a business trip that will greatly increase their incomes, but they both have a change of heart when they regre
15. S04E15Whisper CountryJanuary 16, 1978 7.5Reverend Alden offers 15-year-old Mary her first temporary teaching position in a backwoods community. Unfortunately, it ends up being one o
16. S04E16I Remember, I RememberJanuary 23, 1978 8.0On the cold, rainy evening of his wedding anniversary, Charles is stuck in the middle of nowhere with a broken wagon wheel. Caroline and the
17. S04E17Be My FriendJanuary 30, 1978 8.3After finding a number of bottles containing messages and a photograph from a mysterious girl, Laura finds an abandoned baby. Laura takes th
18. S04E18The InheritanceFebruary 6, 1978 7.7Charles inherits the entire estate of a wealthy uncle. Within 24 hours the family suddenly becomes Harriet Oleson's best pals. They are pres
19. S04E19The StrangerFebruary 1, 1978 8.3When young Peter Lundstrom is expelled from his private school for petty theft, his wealthy father sends the boy to stay with Uncle Nels Ole
20. S04E20A Most Precious GiftFebruary 27, 1978 7.3A misinterpreted remark from husband Charles plants a seed of worry in newly pregnant Caroline Ingalls that he will be disappointed if the b
21. S04E21I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away (1)March 6, 1978 8.3Long hours studying by candlelight for the state teacher's exam results in tired, blurry eyes for Mary Ingalls, prompting a routine visit to
22. S04E22Season's bestI'll Be Waving as You Drive Away (2)March 13, 1978 9.3Feeling lost and abandoned, Mary battles anger and self-pity at a school for the blind. But soon, she finds a source of hope in her new teac

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01As Long as We're Together (1)September 11, 1978 8.0Poor financial conditions influence the Ingalls family to move to Winoka when Mary goes there to teach at the Blind School. They meet Albert
2. S05E02As Long as We're Together (2)September 18, 1978 8.7Since Mary is teaching at the Blind School in Winoka, and the rest of the family can't make a living in Walnut Grove, they move to Winoka, t
3. S05E03The Winoka WarriorsSeptember 25, 1978 9.5Trying to convince Tom Carlin, blinded by a childhood bout of the measles, that he can lead a productive life, Adam Kendall battles Tom's bi
4. S05E04The Man InsideOctober 2, 1978 9.0Laura befriends a classmate named Amelia Bevins, who is ashamed of her obese father. When the man realizes how much pain he is causing his w
5. S05E05Season's bestThere's No Place Like Home (1)October 9, 1978 10.0Caroline talks to Mary, and Mary convinces Charles that he should not have to stay in Winoka if he is unhappy. So, the Ingalls decide to ret
6. S05E06There's No Place Like Home (2)October 16, 1978 9.3The Ingalls, Garveys, Olsens, and Albert go back to Walnut Grove to find it run down and in shabby condition. Lars Hansen, who founded Walnu
7. S05E07FaginOctober 23, 1978 9.0Laura Ingalls becomes jealous of the extra attention her father pays to new family member Albert, especially after the boy is given a new ca
8. S05E08Harriet's HappeningsOctober 30, 1978 9.5When Harriet Oleson's cousin, Sterling Murdock, comes to town, he brings his newspaper business with him. Everyone is initially excited abou
9. S05E09The WeddingNovember 6, 1978 9.5Adam proposes to Mary, and they plan a wedding in Winoka. Charles and Caroline cannot afford to bring the whole family to the event, so they
10. S05E10Men Will Be BoysNovember 13, 1978 10.0While their fathers secretly trail them, young Albert Ingalls and Andy Garvey set off to prove their mettle as men by accepting a challenge
11. S05E11The CheatersNovember 20, 1978 8.0Now that she's the new teacher in Walnut Grove, Alice Garvey begins to worry about her son, Andy, who is her weakest student. Alice reluctan
12. S05E12Blind Journey (1)November 27, 1978 9.5The building that houses the school for the blind is being turned into a hotel, so Adam and Mary are forced to move their school. Miraculous
13. S05E13Blind Journey (2)December 4, 1978 10.0As 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 s
14. S05E14The GodsisterDecember 18, 1978 10.0Charles and Jonathan take a job on a telephone crew that is working in southern Minnesota, which requires them to be away from home for seve
15. S05E15The CraftsmanJanuary 8, 1979 10.0Lonely 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
16. S05E16Blind Man's BluffJanuary 15, 1979 9.5Laura Ingalls is horrified to witness the fall from a tree that blinds her friend, Jordan Harrison, while he's performing a circus stunt. Bu
17. S05E17Dance with MeJanuary 22, 1979 9.5Returning home from a business trip, Charles and Jonathan run into an old friend, Toby Noe. He has no money and no job. Charles invited him
18. S05E18The Sound of ChildrenFebruary 5, 1979 9.5Adam and Mary are expecting their first child. Mary, who knows that Adam has a strained relationship with his father, secretly writes a lett
19. S05E19The Lake Kezia MonsterFebruary 12, 1979 10.0Kezia, an eccentric lady, lives happily in her house outside of Walnut Grove, but when she neglects to pay her taxes, the property is put up
20. S05E20Barn BurnerFebruary 19, 1979 10.0Trouble erupts when a local farmer, who is hateful and bigoted, refuses to set a fair price for wheat because black farmers would be entitle
21. S05E21Enchanted CottageFebruary 26, 1979 10.0Mary 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
22. S05E22Someone Please Love MeMarch 5, 1979 10.0While out of town on business for the purchase of new horses for his farm, Charles spends increasing amounts of time with the Harpers. The f
23. S05E23Mortal MissionMarch 12, 1979 10.0Determined to make it through the winter season, a pair of men earn money by selling tainted meat to the Walnut Grove community. Several tow
24. S05E24The OdysseyMarch 19, 1979 10.0A 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

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Back to School (1)September 17, 1979 9.0As the new school year begins, Nellie receives a shocking graduation present from her mother. Caroline takes a job at the restaurant when Ch
2. S06E02Back to School (2)September 24, 1979 9.0When Laura and Nellie get in a fight about the graduation test, Almanzo separates them and takes Laura home with him. When Charles finds out
3. S06E03Season's bestThe Family TreeOctober 1, 1979 10.0Albert finds himself unsure of his identity when Miss Wilder assigns the students a family tree project. The trouble is, just as the Ingalls
4. S06E04The Third MiracleOctober 8, 1979 10.0During a trip to a teaching awards ceremony in Minneapolis, the stagecoach that Adam, Mary, and a pregnant woman named Marge are riding in,
5. S06E05AnnabelleOctober 15, 1979 9.3A circus act passes through Walnut Grove, and Nels Oleson is horrified when he spots his estranged sister Annabelle as "the fat lady." Embar
6. S06E06The Preacher Takes a WifeOctober 22, 1979 10.0Reverend Alden begins spending time with the kindly Anna Craig, and the Reverend's spirit is truly glowing as he discovers romance for the v
7. S06E07The Halloween DreamOctober 29, 1979 6.0On Halloween, Albert has a dream where he and Laura are kidnapped by a rogue Indian tribe after they are mistaken for members of a rival tri
8. S06E08The Return of Mr. EdwardsNovember 5, 1979 10.0When Isaiah Edwards loses his will to live after a crippling logging accident, a letter to Walnut Grove from his worried wife, Grace, brings
9. S06E09The King is DeadNovember 12, 1979 10.0Jonathan 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
10. S06E10The Faith HealerNovember 19, 1979 10.0A preacher who works as a faith healer establishes a congregation in Walnut Grove, taking parishioners from Rev. Alden's church. But things
11. S06E11Author! Author!November 26, 1979 10.0Caroline's mother dies while traveling on a train heading for Walnut Grove. Caroline's father takes to the sod house for a while. Albert is
12. S06E12Crossed ConnectionsDecember 10, 1979 8.0The telephone comes to Walnut Grove, and Mrs. Olesen is hired as the switchboard operator. She takes advantage of her responsibilities to en
13. S06E13The Angry HeartDecember 17, 1979 10.0Todd was a boy who got beaten up by his drunk father. Now Todd is 17 and is visiting his grandparents in Walnut Grove. Todd quickly gets int
14. S06E14The Werewolf of Walnut GroveJanuary 7, 1980 9.0Walnut Grove has a school bully, Bart. Albert and Laura want to teach the bully a lesson. Albert dresses up as a werewolf, but the bully doe
15. S06E15Whatever Happened to the Class of '56?January 14, 1980 9.5Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls travel to a farmers convention. They want to meet up with some of their old friends. Charles tries to convince the smal
16. S06E16Darkness is My FriendJanuary 21, 1980 8.5Some escaped convicts take refuge at the blind school during a stormy night. Laura and Mary are held captives there. One of the convicts tel
17. S06E17Silent PromisesJanuary 28, 1980 10.0A deaf boy learns how to communicate with people when Laura teaches him sign language. The boy falls in love with her.
18. S06E18May We Make Them ProudFebruary 4, 1980 9.5Albert's careless disposal of smoking materials in the basement of the School for the Blind causes a fire that kills Alice and his nephew, A
19. S06E19Wilder and WilderFebruary 11, 1980 9.0When Eliza Jane and Almanzo's irresponsible younger brother Perley Day, arrives in Walnut Grove, looking for some quick money, Charles tries
20. S06E20Second SpringFebruary 18, 1980 9.0Nels finally gets fed up with his wife and starts his own mobile merchant business. At a boarding house in another town, he meets a lovely y
21. S06E21Sweet SixteenFebruary 25, 1980 9.3When a teacher in a neighboring town gets injured, Laura is able to earn her teaching certificate a few weeks before her 16th birthday. As a
22. S06E22He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (1)May 5, 1980 9.3After proposing to Laura, Almanzo is less than thrilled when Charles informs the happy couple that they have to wait until Laura turns eight
23. S06E23He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2)May 12, 1980 9.3In part two of the season finale, Nellie proclaims her love to Percival and the couple gets engaged and when Nels and Harriett find out that

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Season's bestLaura Ingalls Wilder (1)September 22, 1980 10.0Upon being sold a piece of land, Almanzo is eager to begin building a home for him and Laura. He hires his friend Harv Miller to assist him
2. S07E02Laura Ingalls Wilder (2)September 29, 1980 10.0Almanzo's dreams of building a home do not go as planned, forcing him to postpone the wedding. Laura has a way for them to earn some money,
3. S07E03A New BeginningOctober 6, 1980 10.0Jonathan 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 t
4. S07E04Fight Team Fight!October 13, 1980 9.3A former football star settles back into his childhood town of Walnut Grove with his wife and son. His zealous coaching is in conflict with
5. S07E05The Silent CryOctober 20, 1980 9.0The orphanage in Sleepy Eye faces a difficult situation when two young brothers meet with a potential adoptive family. The younger child ref
6. S07E06Portrait of LoveOctober 27, 1980 9.716-year-old Annie Crane is a rising artist in Walnut Grove, where she lives with her adoptive parents. When her talent lands her an exhibiti
7. S07E07Divorce, Walnut Grove StyleNovember 10, 1980 9.0As Laura and Almanzo work on getting used to married life together, their wedded bliss gets tested when an old flame of Almanzo arrives in t
8. S07E08Dearest Albert, I'll Miss YouNovember 17, 1980 8.5Albert tries to impress a penpal he figures he'll never see.
9. S07E09The In-LawsNovember 24, 1980 9.0Charles and Almanzo expand their business by delivering goods to Sleepy Eye. After arguing about the quickest way to get there, they decide
10. S07E10To See the Light (1)December 1, 1980 10.0Following an explosion, Adam regains his sight.
11. S07E11To See the Light (2)December 8, 1980 9.5With his vision restored, Adam is eager to fulfill his dream of becoming an attorney. Meanwhile, Mary is divided in her enthusiasm about his
12. S07E12Oleson vs. OlesonJanuary 5, 1981 8.5A female activist arrives in Walnut Grove to encourage the men to share equal property rights with their wives. After getting into a huge fi
13. S07E13Come, Let Us Reason TogetherJanuary 12, 1981 8.7When Percival's parents, Benjamin and Edna, arrive for a visit, Harriet and Benjamin clash miserably over their grandchild's religious upbri
14. S07E14The NephewsJanuary 19, 1981 8.0Royal Wilder thinks of a perfect solution when he needs a break from dastardly duo Myron and Rupert, his spoiled, undisciplined sons...send
15. S07E15Make a Joyful NoiseJanuary 26, 1981 8.3Former boxer Joe Kagan moves to Sleepy Eye to help with the maintenance of the blind school while Adam and Houston are out of town. Joe is s
16. S07E16Goodbye, Mrs. WilderFebruary 2, 1981 9.7Tiring of Mrs. Oleson's constant meddling at school, Laura hastily decides to quit, ultimately leaving the school children to be taught by H
17. S07E17Sylvia (1)February 9, 1981 10.0New student Sylvia Webb, who has physically matured faster than most of her classmates, piques the physical curiosity of some of her male cl
18. S07E18Sylvia (2)February 16, 1981 10.0Mrs. Olson spreads word that Albert had gotten Sylvia pregnant. Caroline knows this isn't true and confronts her nemesis over this misinform
19. S07E19Blind JusticeFebruary 23, 1981 9.5Unable to get work in Sleepy Eye, Adam decides to become Walnut Grove's first lawyer, and gets his first case defending a man who sold worth
20. S07E20I Do, AgainMarch 2, 1981 8.7Pregnancy symptoms hit both Laura and her mother Caroline. Caroline, after bearing four daughters, really wants a son. But when it turns out
21. S07E21The Lost Ones (1)May 4, 1981 10.0While making an out-of-town delivery, Albert and Charles meet and travel with the Cooper family. An accident occurs en route with the parent
22. S07E22The Lost Ones (2)May 11, 1981 9.5The Cooper children go home with Charles, but as they're adjusting, a set of adoptive parents arrive.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Reincarnation of Nellie (1)October 5, 1981 8.0Percival and Nellie go to New York so that Percival can run the family business now that his father has died and passed away peacefully in h
2. S08E02The Reincarnation of Nellie (2)October 12, 1981 8.0Nancy turns out to be worse than Nellie ever was. She even locks another girl in the ice house. The students devise a plan to teach Nancy a
3. S08E03Growin' PainsOctober 9, 1981 9.7Feeling that Cassandra and his presence with Charles and his family is causing more problems that they solve, James decides to run away, esp
4. S08E04Season's bestDark SageOctober 26, 1981 10.0Dr. Baker posts an ad for another doctor, to relieve his workload (and Mrs. Oleson's constant pestering). He hires Dr. Caleb Ledoux, but doe
5. S08E05A Wiser HeartNovember 2, 1981 9.3Laura gets invited to attend a Great American Writers seminar in Arizona by Eliza Jane. Upon her arrival there, she is in for a rude awakeni
6. S08E06Gambini the GreatNovember 9, 1981 10.0In an episode about hero worship, Charles and Nels share deep concerns over an aging circus performer's influence on the children of Walnut
7. S08E07The Legend of Black JakeNovember 16, 1981 8.3Mr. Oleson gets kidnapped by a pair of bumbling ex-convicts. When he learns that Mrs. Oleson refuses to pay their ransom demands, Nels think
8. S08E08ChicagoNovember 23, 1981 9.5Charles travels to Chicago to comfort a deeply grieving Mr. Edwards, whose son John Jr. had died in a tragic accident. But that grief soon g
9. S08E09For the Love of NancyNovember 30, 1981 10.0An overweight boy comes to school at Walnut Grove. The schoolkids pick on him because he is so heavy. Nancy persuades the boy to bully the o
10. S08E10Wave of the FutureDecember 7, 1981 10.0Mrs. Oleson changes the restaurant into a franchise restaurant, She has a hard time living up to the agreement of the franchise. Charles and
11. S08E11A Christmas They Never ForgotDecember 21, 1981 9.0It is Christmas time in Walnut Grove and when a sudden snowstorm traps the Ingalls family at home, they all reminisce about what their favor
12. S08E12No Beast So FierceJanuary 4, 1982 9.5James makes friends with Gideon Hale, a young boy who stutters. However, the budding friendship is damaged when Gideon overhears James makin
13. S08E13Stone SoupJanuary 18, 1982 9.7After Almonzo and Charles leave to make a delivery to Arizona, Laura puts her life and the life of her unborn baby at risk keeping a newly p
14. S08E14The LegacyJanuary 25, 1982 9.0In an unusual framing sequence, a 1980s couple bids on a antique folding table, and notice the "CI" brand as its maker. The episode flashes
15. S08E15Uncle JedFebruary 1, 1982 10.0An elderly relative of James and Cassandra tries to get custody away from Charles. He ends up being unsuccessful in the lawsuit, which means
16. S08E16Second ChanceFebruary 8, 1982 9.0Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam, comes to town. He tells Hester Sue that he was no longer a drinker and a gambler. Hester Sue believes he has c
17. S08E17Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (1)February 15, 1982 10.0The Wilders' budding marriage is put to its first major test when Almonzo, soon after recovering from an illness, is felled by a stroke.
18. S08E18Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (2)February 22, 1982 10.0Almonzo, bitter at his apparent life-crippling illness, nearly gives up on life, despite the birth of little Rose. His attitude nearly drive
19. S08E19A Promise to KeepMarch 1, 1982 10.0Mr. Edwards' alcoholism, fueled by John Jr.'s violent death, ruins his marriage, and he travels back to Walnut Grove to see solace with his
20. S08E20A Faraway CryMarch 8, 1982 10.0A 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 a
21. S08E21He Was Only Twelve (1)May 3, 1982 8.0While Mr. Edwards, Charles, and James are in Sleepy Eye, James gets shot during a bank robbery. James, who is in a coma, is taken to the hos
22. S08E22He Was Only Twelve (2)May 10, 1982 5.5When Charles refuses to admit that James will likely never recover from his gunshot wound, he leaves Walnut Grove with his adopted son. He b

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1. S09E01Times Are Changing (1)September 27, 1982 9.3Following a rough winter, Charles decides to sell his farm to the Carter's and move his family to a new town in Iowa. Before setting off, La
2. S09E02Times Are Changing (2)October 4, 1982 9.0Following Royal's death, Laura and Almanzo attempt to make Jenny feel at home. Meanwhile, Jenny feels like Royal's death is her fault, and a
3. S09E03Welcome to OlesonvilleOctober 11, 1982 9.0Looking to clean up Lars Hanson's old house in hopes to sell it for a nice profit, Mrs. Olsen stumbles across an old bearer bond. Instead of
4. S09E04RageOctober 18, 1982 8.7Mr. Stark has gotten himself so far in debt that he has lost his mind. He goes home and shoots his wife and daughter. Then he goes off and e
5. S09E05Little LouOctober 25, 1982 9.5A tiny circus performer, Lou, decides to look for work in Walnut Grove after his wife dies while giving birth to his baby girl. A prejudice
6. S09E06The Wild Boy (1)November 1, 1982 9.5A traveling side-show comes to Walnut Grove. The main attraction is a wild boy. The wild boy escapes and becomes friends with the Wilders. T
7. S09E07Season's bestThe Wild Boy (2)November 8, 1982 10.0Mr. Edwards keeps Matthew at his place, but Nancy Oleson tells on him. A judge comes and rules that Matthew be placed in an institution. The
8. S09E08The Return of NellieNovember 15, 1982 9.3Nellie returns to Walnut Grove and discovers that Nancy is a lot worse than she ever was. When Nancy isn't the center of attention, she runs
9. S09E09The Empire BuildersNovember 22, 1982 10.0The people of Walnut Grove are at first excited when the railroad wants to build through the town. This excitement doesn't last long. The ra
10. S09E10LoveNovember 29, 1982 7.7Laura's childhood friend, Jane Canfield, comes back to Walnut Grove. Although she is blind, she falls in love with Mr. Edwards, a person who
11. S09E11Alden's DilemmaDecember 6, 1982 9.0With Almanzo and John out of town for the National Grange convention in San Francisco, Mr. Edwards takes it upon himself to keep an eye out
12. S09E12Marvin's GardenJanuary 3, 1983 9.3Jenny looses a necklace in a pond and almost drowns trying to get it. After the incident, she has partial brain damage and has to retrain he
13. S09E13Sins of the FathersJanuary 10, 1983 8.5When Mrs. Carter's mother dies, Sarah Carter's father comes to town. He tries to get the Carters to come with home back to New York. He want
14. S09E14The Older BrothersJanuary 17, 1983 6.0The Older Brothers is a gang that used to have a notorious reputation. First they hold up Mr. Edwards but end up losing the money. Then they
15. S09E15Once Upon a TimeJanuary 24, 1983 8.3Laura writes a book for a book writing contest. Her book is chosen. She travels to Minneapolis to work out a deal with the publisher. Howeve
16. S09E16Home AgainFebruary 7, 1983 10.0When Albert continually breaks the law, Charles takes him out of the big city and back to Walnut Grove. Albert doesn't change in Walnut Grov
17. S09E17A Child with No NameFebruary 14, 1983 9.0Laura gives birth to a baby boy. The baby is fine and healthy for a while. Then for no apparent reason the baby dies. To ease her mind of th
18. S09E18The Last SummerFebruary 21, 1983 9.7Jason Carter starts working for an old lady. Jason becomes great friends of the lady. However, Jason's mom believes the lady is being too ni
19. S09E19For the Love of BlancheMarch 7, 1983 10.0Mr. Edwards and the residents of Walnut Grove make friends with an orangutan. But the friendship and the fun-loving primate's life may be sh
20. S09E20May I Have This Dance?March 14, 1983 10.0Willie Oleson is about to graduate from the Walnut Grove School and Harriett is intent on him getting a college education. However, Willie h
21. S09E21Hello and GoodbyeMarch 21, 1983 10.0Mr. Montague stays at the Wilder boarding house while he is at Walnut Grove researching for a book that he is writing. Matthew Roger has a h

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