Little House on the Prairie (1974)
TVG
Drama
Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Ingalls family struggles to survive in 1870s after settling on a farm near a small rural town in Minnesota.
Cast & Crew
Michael Landon Charles Ingalls
Karen Grassle Caroline Ingalls
Melissa Gilbert Laura Ingalls Wilder
Melissa Sue Anderson Mary Ingalls Kendall
Karl Swenson Lars Hanson
Richard Bull Nels Oleson
Katherine MacGregor Harriet Oleson
Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson Dalton
Jonathan Gilbert Willie Oleson
Kevin Hagen Dr. Baker
Dabbs Greer Rev. Robert Alden
Charlotte Stewart Eva Beadle Simms
Victor French Mr. Isaiah Edwards
Ted Gehring Ebenezer Sprague
Bonnie Bartlett Grace Edwards
Merlin Olsen Jonathan Garvey
Patrick Laborteaux Andy Garvey
Hersha Parady Alice Garvey
Matthew Labyorteaux Albert Ingalls
Linwood Boomer Adam Kendall
Don "Red" Barry Jud Larabee
Ketty Lester Hester Sue Terhune
Dean Butler Almanzo Wilder
Lucy Lee Flippin Eliza Jane Wilder
Steve Tracy Percival Dalton
Jason Bateman James Cooper
Missy Francis Cassandra Cooper
Allison Balson Nancy Oleson
Shannen Doherty Jenny Wilder
Stan Ivar John Carter
Pamela Roylance Sarah Carter
Lindsay Kennedy Jeb Carter
David Friedman Jason Carter
Leslie Landon Etta Plum
Lindsay Greenbush Carrie Ingalls
Sidney Greenbush Carrie Ingalls
Brenda Turnbaugh Grace Ingalls
Wendi Turnbaugh Grace Ingalls
Michael Landon Executive Producer
Ed Friendly Executive Producer
Michael Landon Director
William F. Claxton Director
Maury Dexter Director
Victor French Director
Leo Penn Director
Alf Kjellin Director
Lewis Allen Director
Victor Lobl Director
Joseph Pevney Director
Michael Ray Rhodes Director
Blanche Hanalis Writer
Michael Landon Writer
Don Balluck Writer
John T. Dugan Writer
Arthur Heinemann Writer
Carole Raschella Writer
Michael Raschella Writer
John Hawkins Producer
William F. Claxton Producer
Winston Miller Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, June 20
I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away
Season 4 • Episode 21
Caroline and Charles are devastated when they find out that Mary's sight is deteriorating.
Friday, June 20
I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away
Season 4 • Episode 22
An understanding instructor helps Mary cope with her blindness; Walnut Grove faces financial ruin.
Friday, June 20
As Long as We're Together
Season 5 • Episode 1
The Ingalls move from financially troubled Walnut Grove to the busy town of Winoka.
Friday, June 20
As Long as We're Together
Season 5 • Episode 2
The Ingalls, Garveys and Olesons have trouble with city life; Charles tries to reform Albert.
Friday, June 20
The Richest Man in Walnut Grove
Season 2 • Episode 1
A company owing money to Charles goes bankrupt, leaving him deeply in debt.
Friday, June 20
Four Eyes
Season 2 • Episode 2
Mary's failing eyes cause problems with her schoolwork, forcing Charles to seek help.
Friday, June 20
Ebenezer Sprague
Season 2 • Episode 3
A nasty banker accuses Laura of befriending him just to get a loan for Charles.
Saturday, June 21
As Long as We're Together
Season 5 • Episode 1
The Ingalls move from financially troubled Walnut Grove to the busy town of Winoka.
Saturday, June 21
As Long as We're Together
Season 5 • Episode 2
The Ingalls, Garveys and Olesons have trouble with city life; Charles tries to reform Albert.
Monday, June 23
There's No Place Like Home
Season 5 • Episode 5
Charles and Jonathan become increasingly unhappy with Winoka; guest Ray Bolger.
Monday, June 23
There's No Place Like Home
Season 5 • Episode 6
The Ingallses, Garveys and Olesons return to find Walnut Grove in a shocking state.
Monday, June 23
The Godsister
Season 5 • Episode 14
Carrie creates an imaginary playmate and an adventure to learn when Charles will return.
Monday, June 23
The Big Inning
Season 2 • Episode 4
The Green-Stockings of Sleepy Eye challenge the men of Walnut Grove to a baseball game.
Monday, June 23
Haunted House
Season 2 • Episode 5
Laura decides to find out for herself if a hermit (John Anderson) is really a maniac.
Monday, June 23
The Spring Dance
Season 2 • Episode 6
Laura and Widow Snider (Bonnie Bartlett) scheme to get dates for the spring dance.
Tuesday, June 24
The Man Inside
Season 5 • Episode 4
Laura makes a joke about an overweight man, unaware he is her best friend's father.
Tuesday, June 24
Fagin
Season 5 • Episode 7
Albert decides to run away because Laura believes he is stealing Charles' attention.
Tuesday, June 24
Harriet's Happenings
Season 5 • Episode 8
Mrs. Oleson's gossip column praises her family and infuriates her neighbors.
Tuesday, June 24
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 9
Mary accepts Adam's proposal, but doubts they can raise children.
Tuesday, June 24
Remember Me
Season 2 • Episode 7
A dying widow (Patricia Neal) asks the Ingalls to help find homes for her children.
Tuesday, June 24
Remember Me
Season 2 • Episode 8
When it appears the widow's children must be separated, Mr. Edwards makes an announcement.
Tuesday, June 24
The Camp-Out
Season 2 • Episode 9
Mrs. Oleson invites her family along on the Ingalls' camping vacation.
Wednesday, June 25
Harriet's Happenings
Season 5 • Episode 8
Mrs. Oleson's gossip column praises her family and infuriates her neighbors.
Wednesday, June 25
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 9
Mary accepts Adam's proposal, but doubts they can raise children.
Wednesday, June 25
Blind Journey
Season 5 • Episode 12
Mrs. Oleson, Charles and Joe (Moses Gunn) move the blind children to Walnut Grove.
Wednesday, June 25
Blind Journey
Season 5 • Episode 13
Adam panics at a river crossing; the students and a socialite surprise Mrs. Oleson.
Wednesday, June 25
At the End of the Rainbow
Season 2 • Episode 10
Laura thinks she has found gold and imagines the glamorous life it can buy.
Wednesday, June 25
The Gift
Season 2 • Episode 11
Mary and Laura invest in patent medicines to raise funds for a gift for the Rev. Alden.
Wednesday, June 25
His Father's Son
Season 2 • Episode 12
Mr. Edwards' adopted son, an avid reader, shows no interest in hunting.
Thursday, June 26
Blind Journey
Season 5 • Episode 12
Mrs. Oleson, Charles and Joe (Moses Gunn) move the blind children to Walnut Grove.
Thursday, June 26
Blind Journey
Season 5 • Episode 13
Adam panics at a river crossing; the students and a socialite surprise Mrs. Oleson.
Thursday, June 26
The Craftsman
Season 5 • Episode 15
Albert endures the scorn of residents when he becomes apprentice to a Jewish woodcarver.
Thursday, June 26
Blind Man's Bluff
Season 5 • Episode 16
A boy feigns blindness to stop his parents' (Maureen Lee, Wesley Grant) divorce.
Thursday, June 26
The Talking Machine
Season 2 • Episode 13
A voice-recording device broadcasts Laura's love for a new boy (Eric Shea) all over town.
Thursday, June 26
The Pride of Walnut Grove
Season 2 • Episode 14
Caroline takes Mary to Minneapolis for a state arithmetic championship, leaving Laura in charge.
Thursday, June 26
A Matter of Faith
Season 2 • Episode 15
A deadly infection fells Caroline before she can join her family on a camping trip.
Friday, June 27
The Craftsman
Season 5 • Episode 15
Albert endures the scorn of residents when he becomes apprentice to a Jewish woodcarver.
Friday, June 27
Blind Man's Bluff
Season 5 • Episode 16
A boy feigns blindness to stop his parents' (Maureen Lee, Wesley Grant) divorce.
Friday, June 27
Dance With Me
Season 5 • Episode 17
Laura and Albert play matchmaker for a hard-drinker and a prim woman.
Friday, June 27
Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow
Season 8 • Episode 17
Laura's joy over the birth of her first child is shattered; Almanzo suffers a paralysing stroke.
Friday, June 27
The Runaway Caboose
Season 2 • Episode 16
Charles and Mr. Edwards race to rescue Mary, Laura and a friend from a runaway caboose.
Friday, June 27
Troublemaker
Season 2 • Episode 17
A strict teacher (Richard Basehart) develops an instant dislike for Laura.
Friday, June 27
The Long Road Home
Season 2 • Episode 18
During a recession, Charles and Mr. Edwards transport the highly explosive liquid dynamite.
Saturday, June 28
The Lake Kezia Monster
Season 5 • Episode 19
The children plot to scare Mrs. Oleson into returning an old woman's (Hermione Baddeley) home.
Saturday, June 28
Barn Burner
Season 5 • Episode 20
The town bigot finds himself on trial for burning the Garveys' barn and assaulting their young son.
Monday, June 30
Enchanted Cottage
Season 5 • Episode 21
Adam becomes depressed when Mary announces that she can distinguish between light and dark.
Monday, June 30
Someone Please Love Me
Season 5 • Episode 22
The family of an alcoholic rancher turns to houseguest Charles for attention.
Monday, June 30
For My Lady
Season 2 • Episode 19
Rumors fly when Charles performs odd jobs for a widow to get a china set for Caroline.
Monday, June 30
Centennial
Season 2 • Episode 20
A Russian emigrant (Theodore Bikel) objects to cancellation of the centennial party.
Monday, June 30
Soldier's Return
Season 2 • Episode 21
A gentle and sensitive musician returns to Walnut Grove to resume his career as a teacher.
Tuesday, July 1
Enchanted Cottage
Season 5 • Episode 21
Adam becomes depressed when Mary announces that she can distinguish between light and dark.
Tuesday, July 1
Someone Please Love Me
Season 5 • Episode 22
The family of an alcoholic rancher turns to houseguest Charles for attention.
Tuesday, July 1
Back to School
Season 6 • Episode 1
Laura tries to convince Almanzo she is mature and her love for him is not just infatuation.
Tuesday, July 1
Back to School
Season 6 • Episode 2
Laura and Nellie continue their battle for the romantic attentions of Almanzo.
Tuesday, July 1
Going Home
Season 2 • Episode 22
A crop-destroying tornado convinces Charles to sell the farm and return to his old home.
Tuesday, July 1
The Collection
Season 3 • Episode 1
A con man, garbed as a man of the cloth, arrives in Walnut Grove.
Tuesday, July 1
Bunny
Season 3 • Episode 2
Nellie feigns injury after an argument with Laura, then tries to manipulate others.
Wednesday, July 2
Back to School
Season 6 • Episode 1
Laura tries to convince Almanzo she is mature and her love for him is not just infatuation.
Wednesday, July 2
Back to School
Season 6 • Episode 2
Laura and Nellie continue their battle for the romantic attentions of Almanzo.
Wednesday, July 2
The Family Tree
Season 6 • Episode 3
The Ingalls go to court to adopt Albert, but his father reappears and demands custody.
Wednesday, July 2
The Third Miracle
Season 6 • Episode 4
Mary must get help when a stagecoach accident traps Adam and endangers a pregnant woman.
Wednesday, July 2
The Race
Season 3 • Episode 3
Only Laura's tired steed challenges Nellie's Thoroughbred in an annual race.
Wednesday, July 2
I'll Ride the Wind
Season 3 • Episode 12
Mr. Edwards' adopted son, John, refuses a college scholarship when Mary agrees to be his wife.
Wednesday, July 2
The Monster of Walnut Grove
Season 3 • Episode 5
Laura thinks she saw Mr. Oleson kill his wife, but no one believes her.
Thursday, July 3
The Family Tree
Season 6 • Episode 3
The Ingalls go to court to adopt Albert, but his father reappears and demands custody.
Thursday, July 3
The Third Miracle
Season 6 • Episode 4
Mary must get help when a stagecoach accident traps Adam and endangers a pregnant woman.
Thursday, July 3
The Preacher Takes a Wife
Season 6 • Episode 6
Mrs. Oleson sets out to have the Rev. Alden removed from his church.
Thursday, July 3
The Halloween Dream
Season 6 • Episode 7
Before a Halloween party, Albert naps and dreams Indians have captured him and Laura.
Thursday, July 3
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 6
Charles rushes to Wisconsin to be with his suicidal, widowed father.
Thursday, July 3
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 7
Charles' father stays with the Ingalls, but an incident with Laura deepens his depression.
Thursday, July 3
Fred
Season 3 • Episode 8
Laura cannot understand why the rest of the family doesn't like her goat.
Friday, July 4
The Preacher Takes a Wife
Season 6 • Episode 6
Mrs. Oleson sets out to have the Rev. Alden removed from his church.
Friday, July 4
The Halloween Dream
Season 6 • Episode 7
Before a Halloween party, Albert naps and dreams Indians have captured him and Laura.
Friday, July 4
The Little House Years
Season 6 •
Gathered for a holiday, the Ingalls tell Albert how they came to Walnut Grove.
Friday, July 4
The Little House Years
Season 6 •
Gathered for a holiday, the Ingalls tell Albert how they came to Walnut Grove.
Friday, July 4
Bully Boys
Season 3 • Episode 9
Charles tries to tolerate three bullies, until they assault his family.
Friday, July 4
Little Girl Lost
Season 3 • Episode 4
Carrie falls into a mine while chasing a butterfly; a miner must get his act together to rescue her.
Friday, July 4
Quarantine
Season 3 • Episode 13
Laura tries to help Mr. Edwards and his daughter, stricken with fever.
Saturday, July 5
The King Is Dead
Season 6 • Episode 9
A con artist and an aging wrestler set out to cheat Walnut Grove residents.
Saturday, July 5
The Faith Healer
Season 6 • Episode 10
A charismatic preacher (James Olson) entices residents from the Rev. Alden's teachings.
Monday, July 7
Author, Author
Season 6 • Episode 11
Death of Caroline's mother dims baby's birth.
Monday, July 7
Crossed Connections
Season 6 • Episode 12
Mrs. Oleson eavesdrops on her neighbors' telephones; she hears a secret.
Monday, July 7
Little Women
Season 3 • Episode 14
Mrs. Oleson casts Nellie as the lead in the children's play; a girl plots marriage for her mother.
Monday, July 7
Injun Kid
Season 3 • Episode 15
The Ingalls try to help a boy who is rejected by the townsfolk.
Monday, July 7
To Live With Fear
Season 3 • Episode 16
Only dangerous work pays enough for Charles to afford an operation to save Mary.
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