Little House on the Prairie

Ms. Wilder joins the school as the new teacher. Her brother, Almanzo, becomes the object of Lauras affection, but Nellie also has her eye on him.

After a huge fight between Laura and Nellie, Almanzo brings Laura to his home to calm her down. Charles thinks Almanzo is taking advantage of Laura and comes to his house for a showdown.

A school project is impossible for Albert to complete. After the Ingalls proceed to legally adopt Albert, Mr. Quinn returns with hopes of regaining custody of his son.

Adam wins a prestigious award, and Laura and Albert give him the money they raised for Christmas presents so he and Mary can travel to the ceremony. On the way, their stagecoach gets into a serious accident.

A circus comes to Walnut Grove and Nels is reunited with his long lost sister.

Reverend Alden marries Mrs. Craig in spite of Mrs. Olesons protests.

Albert's imagination runs wild when he dreams that he and Laura are kidnapped by American Indians.

Mr. Edwards is injured and has difficulty walking. Laura and Charles try to help him out of his depressed mood.

Jonathan is tricked into believing he's a talented wrestler as part of a betting scheme.

Over Thanksgiving dinner, the Ingalls family reminiscences about good times.

Over Thanksgiving dinner, the Ingalls family reminiscences about good times.

Over Thanksgiving dinner, the Ingalls family reminiscences about good times.

A faith healer comes to Walnut Grove and starts his own church, stealing parishioners from Reverend Alden's congregation. The town begins to doubt the healers abilities when a believer dies after being "cured."

After Carolines mother dies, Caroline's father is convinced to write his memories down. The Ingallses get his stories published as a book.

The telephone arrives in Walnut Grove! Of all the people in town, who should be kept far, far away from the switchboard? Gossipy Mrs. Oleson. And who becomes the switchboard operator? You guessed it -- gossipy Mrs. Oleson.

Charles helps a troubled, angry boy.

Albert and Laura teach the schools bully a lesson he'll never forget.

During Charles and Caroline's trip to a farmers convention, they enjoy seeing their old friends but are surprised to discover how unhappy many of them are.

During a storm, dangerous criminals hide out at the school for the blind keeping Laura and Mary as hostages. When one of the criminals insists on seeing a doctor, Laura brings her father who pretends he's a doctor and saves the girls.

Laura's deaf student falls in love with her.

Albert accidentally sets the school for the blind on fire, killing two beloved citizens of Walnut Grove.

Albert accidentally sets the school for the blind on fire, killing two beloved citizens of Walnut Grove.

Almanzo wins the respect of Charles after he tries to heal a sick horse.

Angry with his wife's behavior, Nels starts a new business and meets a potential new paramour.

Laura gets a teaching job in a nearby town, and Almanzo drives her. As the two spend more time together his feelings for her begin to blossom.

Almanzo finally proposes to Laura, but Charles insists that the couple wait two more years to marry. Almanzo forces Laura to choose between them, and when Laura decides to honor her father's wishes Almanzo leaves town. The Olesons hire Percival Dalton to prepare Nellie to manage the restaurant. She hates him for now.

Laura helps Mary and Adam to launch a new school for the blind in Sleepy Eye. Almanzo secretly works night and day to help financially, but his efforts are revealed after he becomes sick. A heartfelt reunion with Laura helps him realize that he loves her enough to wait two years to marry. In Walnut Grove, Nellie has a difficult time professing her love for Percival. A whirlwind wedding and a piece of news from Charles brings joy to everyone.