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Season 8 – Little House on the Prairie

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Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's series of "Little House" books, this drama series revolved around the 1870s adventures of the Ingalls family -- father Charles, mother Caroline, eldest daughter Mary, middle daughter/narrator Laura and youngest daughter Carrie -- who owned a farm in Walnut Grove, Minn., during the late 1800s, and the daughters all attended school where they were annoyed by bratty Nellie Oleson. As the years went on, Mary lost her eyesight and moved away to teach at a school for the blind, and the Ingalls family moved to the Dakota territory --and back. Laura met Almanzo Wilder, a man who would ultimately become her husband. During the ninth and final season, Charles and Caroline sold their farm and moved away, leaving Laura and Almanzo in Walnut Grove.
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Little House on the Prairie — Season 8

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Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Jonathan Gilbert

Willie Oleson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 1981 The Reincarnation of Nellie The Olesons take in a girl from the orphanage to take the place of Nellie, who has moved to New York. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 1981 The Reincarnation of Nellie Nancy Oleson causes havoc as she schemes to win the lead in the school festival. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 1981 Growin' Pains James, the Ingallses' newly adopted son, decides that there isn't enough room for him in their small house and runs away. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 1981 Dark Sage An overworked Hiram Baker and the residents of Walnut Grove are startled when they realize that the doctor's new medical partner is black. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 1981 A Wiser Heart Laura's college class brings romantic pressure from the professor and a confrontation with Eliza Jane. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 1981 Gambini the Great The children of Walnut Grove idolize an aging daredevil and endanger themselves by attempting his stunts. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 1981 The Legend of Black Jake Mr. Oleson seeks revenge on his wife after she refuses to pay a small ransom to his bumbling kidnappers. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 1981 Chicago Charles travels to Chicago to console his old friend Isaiah Edwards when the man's young son is killed in an accident. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 1981 For the Love of Nancy A young boy named Elmer is teased at school; Nancy seems to get along with him, but she has ulterior motives. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 7, 1981 Wave of the Future Mrs. Oleson converts her restaurant to "fast food," but her success causes problems. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 21, 1981 A Christmas They Never Forgot The entire Ingalls family, trapped inside the house by a sudden snowstorm, spends Christmas Eve reminiscing about past Christmases. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 4, 1982 No Beast So Fierce James accompanies his father on a long journey after learning that his new friend Gideon has run away from home. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 1982 Stone Soup Laura endangers her health and the life of her unborn child when she fights to keep a newly planted fruit orchard alive. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 25, 1982 The Legacy A modern couple buys a piece of antique furniture, unaware of Charles' pains to create it. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 1, 1982 Uncle Jed An elderly relative of James and Cassandra arrives in Walnut Grove with the news that he plans to sue for their custody. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 8, 1982 Second Chance Hester Sue's estranged husband arrives in Walnut Grove and convinces Charles and Caroline to help him win her back. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 15, 1982 Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Laura's joy over the imminent birth of her first child is shattered when Almanzo suffers a paralysing stroke. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 22, 1982 Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Almanzo refuses to exercise to regain the use of his legs until a storm levels his home; he realizes that Laura has given up hope too. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 1, 1982 A Promise to Keep Mr. Edwards almost alienates the Ingalls when he stays with them after alcoholism ruins his marriage. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 8, 1982 A Faraway Cry Caroline faces an agonizing decision when she agrees to help a childhood friend whose illness threatens the life of her newborn baby. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 1982 He Was Only Twelve Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards follow the bank robbers who shot innocent bystander James. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 1982 He Was Only Twelve James and Alert are caught up in a nefarious gang's bank robbery while on a trip to Sleepy Eye. Details

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Little House on the Prairie — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Michael Landon, Maury Dexter
Executive Producer
Michael Landon, Ed Friendly
Screenwriter
Don Balluck, Chris Abbott, Michael Landon, Vince R. Gutierrez, Jeri Taylor, John Hawkins, Peter Dixon, Paul W. Cooper, B.W. Sandefur, Larry Bischof, Carole Raschella, Michael Raschella
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 1981