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Little House on the Prairie — Season 2
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
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49mThe Richest Man in Walnut GroveWith the sudden bankruptcy of a key client, Hansen’s Mill ceased operations, placing Lars in the unfortunate position of owing Charles two months’ wages.Sep 10, 19758.3Sep 10, 197549m8.302
49mFour EyesMary’s grades are starting to slip as she struggles to read what's written on the blackboard. A new pair of glasses brought a surge of anticipation, quickly dampened by the relentless teasing of her classmates.Sep 17, 19758.0Sep 17, 197549m8.003
49mEbenezer SpragueIn Walnut Grove, Charles and Hansen established a bank. Its manager was Mr. Sprague, a man known for his aloofness and lack of compassion. Unaware of his true nature, young Laura formed a friendship with him. Mr. Sprague, in turn, suspected that Charles had sent Laura to him, hoping the girl’s presence might sway him into granting a loan to Mr. Ingalls.Sep 24, 19757.5Sep 24, 197549m7.504
49mIn the Big InningThe baseball season has arrived, and Walnut Grove anticipates a victory this year, largely thanks to their star pitcher, Mr. Mumford. Such is the town’s certainty of success that wagers are being placed on the outcome. However, Mr. Mumford's wife initially forbade him from playing, citing concerns about the gambling surrounding the game. Fortunately, Caroline intervened, persuading Mrs. Mumford to relent—on the understanding that any earnings derived from the match would be donated to the churchOct 1, 19758.0Oct 1, 197549m8.005
49mHaunted HouseDared by Nellie, Laura entered the notorious haunted house. There, she unexpectedly befriended the elderly man who resided within, a Mr. Pike. She discovered he lived in quiet expectation, patiently awaiting his wife’s return. Once Laura understood that Mrs. Pike had passed away years before, she gently assisted him in confronting and accepting the loss of his beloved wife.Oct 8, 19758.3Oct 8, 197549m8.306
49mThe Spring DanceLaura and Grace Snider were both hoping to have escorts for the annual Spring Dance, but the boys they admired appeared stubbornly uninterested. Caroline confided in them a supposed "womanly trick" she’d once employed to capture Charles's attention; however, when Laura and Grace attempted to follow her advice, their efforts backfired spectacularly. It was then that Charles gently corrected Caroline, reminding her of the awkward reality of his own experience with the tactic. Consequently, she revOct 29, 19758.0Oct 29, 197549m8.007
40mRemember Me (1)Julia Sanderson (Patricia Neal), a widow, receives devastating news: she is gravely ill. With three young children—John Jr., Carl, and Alicia—and no close family nearby, she asks Charles to promise he will secure a suitable home for them after she’s gone. Elsewhere in the town, Laura and Mary discover some abandoned puppies and take them in, while a tender connection begins to develop between Mr. Edwards and Grace Snider.Nov 5, 197510.0Nov 5, 197540m10.008
54mRemember Me (2)Following Julia Sanderson's passing, her three children remained under the care of Grace, supported by Mr. Edwards. When Charles found himself unable to secure adoptive families for all three together, he faced the painful necessity of separating them into different households. Just as this seemed inevitable, Mr. Edwards made a remarkable choice: he married Grace—and they embraced the responsibility of raising all three children as their own.Nov 12, 197510.0Nov 12, 197554m10.009
49mThe CampoutThe Olesons managed to secure an invitation to the Ingalls family's camping trip, prompted by Nellie’s concern that Laura and Mary would gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming school holiday project – a collection of autumn leaves. The men found common ground while fishing, and their wives attempted to foster better relations between their families, though the children remained stubbornly at odds. However, when Nellie tumbled into the river, her subsequent, embellished version of events stirreNov 19, 19758.0Nov 19, 197549m8.010
49mAt the End of the RainbowLost in the quiet pursuit of fishing along a stream, Laura and a companion made an unexpected discovery: what appeared to be gold shimmering amongst the rocks. For weeks afterward, driven by hopeful excitement, they diligently gathered every glittering fragment they could find. Finally, with considerable effort, they carried their hoard to the bank, only to learn that their treasure was nothing more than pyrite – fool’s gold.Dec 10, 19758.0Dec 10, 197549m8.011
49mThe GiftThe schoolchildren had pooled their resources to purchase a birthday gift for the Reverend. They entrusted the money to Mary, who was responsible for finding something suitable. Laura suggested they acquire an item intended for resale, hoping to earn enough to afford the Reverend Alden an even more impressive present. Unfortunately, this scheme did not go as planned.Dec 17, 19758.0Dec 17, 197549m8.012
49mHis Father's SonJohn’s heart lies far more with books than with the fields or the hunt. Mr. Edwards, determined to shape him otherwise, presented him with a rifle for his birthday.Jan 7, 19769.0Jan 7, 197649m9.013
49mThe Talking MachineA quiet competition simmered between Laura and Nellie, each vying for the attention of a classmate. They were as different as could be, yet both found themselves drawn to Jason, the new boy with a passion for invention. Each harbored a secret fondness for him; however, Jason – captivated by mechanics and electricity – felt only affection for Laura.Jan 14, 197610.0Jan 14, 197649m10.014
49mThe Pride of Walnut GroveMary felt a thrill of anticipation at being selected to compete in the statewide mathematics contest. Her joy, however, was tempered by the simple fact that Charles lacked the means to send her.Jan 28, 19768.0Jan 28, 197649m8.015
49mA Matter of FaithCharles took his daughters away for a journey, leaving Caroline behind. Moments before their departure, she sustained a small scratch on her leg from a weathered nail. Initially, there seemed to be no cause for concern; however, with the passing of days, she grew steadily weaker, succumbing to an inexplicable illness.Feb 4, 19767.0Feb 4, 197649m7.016
49mThe Runaway CabooseMary, Laura, and Carl—the boy Mr. and Mrs. Edwards had welcomed into their family—accompanied Charles and Mr. Edwards to the train station. Once there, the children drifted away, finding themselves inside a lone caboose. Suddenly, the caboose lurched into reverse, gathering speed with alarming swiftness. And in the distance, a train appeared, hurtling towards them from the opposite track...Feb 11, 19767.0Feb 11, 197649m7.017
49mTroublemakerAs Miss Beadle found herself unable to manage the escalating bullying amongst the senior students, she was dismissed from her post. A harsh replacement quickly arrived, and immediately began a conflict with Laura, unjustly holding her responsible for various disturbances within the classroom.Feb 25, 19766.0Feb 25, 197649m6.018
49mThe Long Road HomeCharles, Mr. Edwards, and two companions accepted a position requiring them to handle and move dangerous explosives. Their journey was fraught with challenges, not least of which were encounters with ingrained prejudices they faced along the way.Mar 3, 19766.0Mar 3, 197649m6.019
49mFor My LadyCharles accepted a position restoring woodwork for Mrs. Thurman, receiving in return a handsome set of china intended as a gift for Caroline. Mrs. Thurman was still quite young, a woman of gentle charm. To maintain his deception, Charles found himself compelled to fabricate accounts. After relaying differing versions of events to the girls and to Caroline, suspicion arose—a widespread belief that Charles was involved in an affair.Mar 10, 19767.0Mar 10, 197649m7.020
49mCentennialA shadow fell over Walnut Grove’s Independence Day festivities when news arrived of increased taxes. Then, a Russian newcomer, recently forced from his land due to an inability to meet those very levies, spoke to the townsfolk. Despite his loss, he declared America a remarkable nation, expressing profound gratitude for the opportunity to reside within its borders; in his view, it was simply the finest place on Earth.Mar 17, 19766.0Mar 17, 197649m6.021
49mSoldier's ReturnFollowing his service in the Civil War, Mr. Whipple’s son made his way back to Walnut Grove. Seeking solace from a troubled past, he began using morphine, and soon found himself ensnared by its grip.Mar 24, 1976Mar 24, 197649m22
49mGoing HomeWhen a tornado ravaged his fields, Charles resolved to sell the farm and journey back to the vast forests of Wisconsin, making the decision independently of his family.Mar 31, 1976Mar 31, 197649m
