*Please note that this episode guide reflects the show as it was originally broadcast. As a result, episode numbers differ slightly from those on TV Land's schedule, which is based upon the show in syndication. Please use episode titles and descriptions to find the episode you are looking for.
Episode #184 - Times are
Changing (part 1)
Seeking a better life, the Ingalls leave Walnut Grove and sell their home to the
Carters. Laura leaves her teaching job to stay at home with baby Rose. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #177.)
Episode #185 - Times are Changing (part 2)
Almanzo’s brother Royal is dying and asks the Wilders to raise his daughter,
Jenny. Distressed by her father's death, Jenny attempts to kill herself. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #178.)
Episode #186 - Welcome to Olesonville
Mrs. Oleson obtains a bond for the town of Walnut Grove. She uses to bond to
bully the council into doing what she wants. (This episode is listed on TV
Land’s schedule as #179.)
Episode #187 - Rage
Mr. Stark goes bankrupt and begins to lose his hold on reality. After
attempting to murder his wife and daughter, Stark flees. While the townspeople
are looking for him, Stark wanders into the Wilder household and thinks that
Laura and Jenny are his wife and daughter. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s
schedule as #180.)
Episode #188 - Little Lou
After his wife dies in childbirth, circus performer Lou Bates, who is a little
person, comes to Walnut Grove looking for employment to support his baby
daughter. Thinking him freakish, Mrs. Oleson does everything in her power to
keep the man from getting a job. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as
#181.)
Episode #189 - The Wild Boy (part 1)
A road-show featuring a wild boy is a popular attraction in town. But when the
boy wanders into the Wilder's home, they discover he has been given morphine. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #182.)
Episode #190 - The Wild Boy (part 2)
Mr. Edwards provides the wild boy a safe haven. But when it's discovered that
he's hiding the boy, a judge forces him to put the wild boy in a mental
hospital. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #183.)
Episode #191 - The Return of Nellie
In a jealous rage, Nancy runs away when Nellie comes back to Walnut Grove. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #184.)
Episode #192 - The Empire Builders
The joy of having the railroad built through the town quickly turns to anger
when several residents of Walnut Grove have been told they must abandon their
homes. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #185.)
Episode #193 - Love
Laura's blind friend Jane falls in love with Mr. Edwards. Though he's old
enough to be her father, this doesn't hinder her feelings. After surgery helps
her regain her sight, Jane is encouraged to venture into the world to search
for a good life. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #186.)
Episode #194 - Alden's Dilemma
A traveling minister causes Reverend Alden to think that his congregation will
abandon him. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #187.)
Episode #195 - Marvin's Garden
An accident leaves Jenny unable to walk or talk. A doctor friend of Jenny's
gives her the encouragement to make a full recovery. (This episode is listed on
TV Land’s schedule as #188.)
Episode #196 - Sins of the Fathers
Mrs. Carter's father wants the family to join him in New York after her mother
dies. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #189.)
Episode #197 - The Older Brothers
A once infamous gang of bandits attempt to commit crimes with little success. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #190.)
Episode #198 - Once Upon a Time
Laura enters her book into a contest and wins. But her joy quickly turns to
disappointment when the publishers want her to make major changes to her story.
(This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #191.)
Episode #199 - Home Again
When Albert begins committing crimes, Charles brings him to Walnut Grove, only
to discover that Albert is hooked on morphine. (This episode is listed on TV
Land’s schedule in two parts. Part 1 is #192 and Part 2 is #193.)
Episode #200 - A Child with No Name
Laura blames Doc Baker when her baby boy dies unexpectedly. Her accusations destroy
his reputation in town, but doubts must be put aside when Rose falls ill. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #194.)
Episode #201 - The Last Summer
Jason’s blossoming friendship with a kind old lady is suspect to his mother.
She prevents him from working for her until she finds out the old lady is
dying. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #195.)
Episode #202 - For the Love of Blanche
The Olesons cause trouble for Walnut Grove's beloved pet orangutan. (This
episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #196.)
Episode #203 - May I have This Dance?
Willie Oleson cuts the apron strings and announces his engagement. Mrs. Oleson
is not amused. (This episode is listed on TV Land’s schedule as #197.)
Episode #204 - Hello and Goodbye
When Matthew's natural father comes to Walnut Grove, Matthew decides it is best
to leave Mr. Edwards and live with his father. To ease his loneliness, Mr.
Edwards decides to live at the Wilder boarding house. (This episode is listed
on TV Land’s schedule as #198.)