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The Best Episodes of Little House on the Prairie

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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

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    Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 7 - Remember Me (1)
    10.0/10(497 votes)

    #1 - Remember Me (1)

    S2:E7

    A widowed mother named Julia Sanderson (Patricia Neal) learns she has a terminal illness and, with no close relatives to care for her three children, John Jr., Carl and Alicia, she gets Charles to promise to find the children a new home after she dies. Meanwhile, Laura and Mary rescue some abandoned puppies, and the relationship between Mr. Edwards and Grace Snider begins to blossom.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Michael Landon

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  2. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 8 - Remember Me (2)
    10.0/10(463 votes)

    #2 - Remember Me (2)

    S2:E8

    After Julia Sanderson's death, her three children stay with Grace, with help from Mr. Edwards. When Charles is unable to find someone to adopt all three children, he has to make the difficult decision to place them in separate homes. At the very last minute, Mr. Edwards makes a monumental decision: he marries Grace - and they take on all three children.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Michael Landon

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  3. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 13 - The Talking Machine
    10.0/10(415 votes)

    #3 - The Talking Machine

    S2:E13

    Laura and Nellie are rivals for the affections of a classmate's heart. The two polar opposites are after Jason, the new kid at school who is into inventions. Both of them have crushes on Jason, but Jason - who is into inventions and electricity - only has feelings for Laura...

    Director:Victor French
    Writer:Harold Swanton

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  4. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 21 - Survival
    9.0/10(416 votes)

    #4 - Survival

    S1:E21

    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...

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 12 - His Father's Son
    9.0/10(384 votes)

    #5 - His Father's Son

    S2:E12

    John is a lot more interested in books than farming or hunting. Mr. Edwards tries to make him different and buys him a gun for his birthday.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Michael Landon

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  6. Little House on the Prairie Season 3 Episode 20 - The Election
    9.0/10(373 votes)

    #6 - The Election

    S3:E20

    As a prank to make him look foolish, the older boys of Walnut Grove school nominate the object of their practical jokes, gentle Elmer Dobkins, to run for class president against popular Mary Ingalls and wealthy Nellie Oleson. While Mary and Nellie wage their campaigns with promises of popcorn and gum balls, Mr. Dobkins witnesses his son being teased by the older boys and, when he finds out why Elmer was nominated, angrily orders him to pull out of the election. But, when election day comes and the race seems too close to call, a cruel act and children tired of being bullied decide the outcome.

    Director:Victor French
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  7. Little House on the Prairie Season 4 Episode 13 - Freedom Flight
    9.0/10(352 votes)

    #7 - Freedom Flight

    S4:E13

    An Indian boy comes to Walnut Grove trying to get help for his sick father. The people of Walnut Grove become very hostile toward the Indians. Thanks to Mr. Ingalls' help the Indians are able to escape.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writers:Ron Chiniquy, Richalene Kelsay

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  8. Little House on the Prairie Season 5 Episode 19 - The Lake Kezia Monster
    9.0/10(359 votes)

    #8 - The Lake Kezia Monster

    S5:E19

    Mrs. Olesen forecloses on the lakefront property of Kezia, and she, Nellie and Willie cause no end of grief for the elderly recluse. Laura, Andy and Albert hatch a ""get even"" plan by claiming a monster lives in the lake.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:John T. Dugan

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  9. Little House on the Prairie Season 7 Episode 8 - Dearest Albert, I'll Miss You
    9.0/10(315 votes)

    #9 - Dearest Albert, I'll Miss You

    S7:E8

    Albert begins writing more frequently to a pen pal of his. He tries to impress the girl he is writing to. The girl also does the same thing. Albert falls in love with her and goes to see her one time. This girl is very reluctant. Albert thinks that she doesn't like him until he sees her in a wheelchair. Both of them promise to continue writing to each other, but this time they would only tell the truth in their writings.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Michael Landon

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  10. Little House on the Prairie Season 7 Episode 9 - The In-Laws
    9.0/10(301 votes)

    #10 - The In-Laws

    S7:E9

    Almanzo and Mr. Ingalls expand their business by delivery goods to Sleepy Eye. Both of them believe they know the quickest way to get there. They even place a bet...Whoever got to Sleepy Eye first before 1 o'clock had to cook the other family dinner. Both of them experience problems almost right from the start. Both of them end up making it there after the designated time. The husbands are forced to cook their wives dinner, but that doesn't go so well either.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Don Balluck

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  11. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 3 - 100 Mile Walk
    8.7/10(614 votes)

    #11 - 100 Mile Walk

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Ward Hawkins

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  12. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 1 - A Harvest of Friends
    8.5/10(768 votes)

    #12 - A Harvest of Friends

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writers:John Hawkins, William Putman

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  13. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 2 - Country Girls
    8.5/10(656 votes)

    #13 - Country Girls

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Juanita Bartlett

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  14. Little House on the Prairie Season 4 Episode 14 - The Rivals
    8.5/10(331 votes)

    #14 - The Rivals

    S4:E14

    Charles must try to save his business from a competitor. Laura, who is love with Jimmy Hill, must compete with somebody else for him.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writers:John T. Dugan, Hindi Brooks

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  15. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 1 - The Richest Man in Walnut Grove
    8.3/10(532 votes)

    #15 - The Richest Man in Walnut Grove

    S2:E1

    Hansen's Mill closes when a major customer declares bankruptcy, leaving Lars unable to pay Charles two months' back pay.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Michael Landon

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  16. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 5 - Haunted House
    8.3/10(442 votes)

    #16 - Haunted House

    S2:E5

    Laura 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 out that he is waiting for his wife to return. After Laura learns that Mrs. Pike died years ago, she helps Mr. Pike cope with the death of his wife.

    Director:Victor French
    Writers:John Hawkins, B.W. Sandefur, Ray Goldrup

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  17. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 4 - Mr. Edwards' Homecoming
    8.0/10(549 votes)

    #17 - Mr. Edwards' Homecoming

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Michael Landon
    Writer:Joel Murcott

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  18. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 7 - Town Party, Country Party
    8.0/10(573 votes)

    #18 - Town Party, Country Party

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Alf Kjellin
    Writer:Juanita Bartlett

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  19. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 10 - The Raccoon
    8.0/10(489 votes)

    #19 - The Raccoon

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Joseph Bonaduce

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  20. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 14 - Christmas At Plum Creek
    8.0/10(576 votes)

    #20 - Christmas At Plum Creek

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Arthur Heinemann

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  21. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 15 - Family Quarrel
    8.0/10(528 votes)

    #21 - Family Quarrel

    S1:E15

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

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:Ward Hawkins

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  22. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 17 - Plague
    8.0/10(469 votes)

    #22 - Plague

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writers:Michael Landon, William Keys

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  23. Little House on the Prairie Season 1 Episode 20 - Money Crop
    8.0/10(449 votes)

    #23 - Money Crop

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Leo Penn
    Writers:John Meston, Ward Hawkins

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  24. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 2 - Four Eyes
    8.0/10(414 votes)

    #24 - Four Eyes

    S2:E2

    Mary is beginning to do worse in school because she has a hard time reading the blackboard. She is excited to receive a pair of brand-new glasses, but her excitement fades when other students relentlessly tease her.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  25. Little House on the Prairie Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Big Inning
    8.0/10(419 votes)

    #25 - In the Big Inning

    S2:E4

    It's time for baseball! After losing badly last year, Walnut Grove expects to win with their star pitcher, Mr. Mumford. People in Walnut Grove are so confident that they are going to win, they place bets on the game. However, Mr. Mumford's wife won't let her husband play because of the gambling. Caroline convinces Mr. Mumford's wife to let her husband play on the condition that any money made from the game goes to the church.

    Director:William F. Claxton
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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Best Episodes Summary

"Remember Me (1)" is the best rated episode of "Little House on the Prairie". It scored 10/10 based on 497 votes. Directed by Michael Landon and written by Michael Landon, it aired on 11/5/1975. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Remember Me (2)".