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
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, March 5
Ebenezer Sprague
Season 2 • Episode 3
A nasty banker accuses Laura of befriending him just to get a loan for Charles.
Thursday, March 5
At the End of the Rainbow
Season 2 • Episode 10
Laura thinks she has found gold and imagines the glamorous life it can buy.
Friday, March 6
The Gift
Season 2 • Episode 11
Mary and Laura invest in patent medicines to raise funds for a gift for the Rev. Alden.
Friday, March 6
Ebenezer Sprague
Season 2 • Episode 3
A nasty banker accuses Laura of befriending him just to get a loan for Charles.
Friday, March 6
At the End of the Rainbow
Season 2 • Episode 10
Laura thinks she has found gold and imagines the glamorous life it can buy.
Friday, March 6
The Gift
Season 2 • Episode 11
Mary and Laura invest in patent medicines to raise funds for a gift for the Rev. Alden.
Friday, March 6
His Father's Son
Season 2 • Episode 12
Mr. Edwards' adopted son, an avid reader, shows no interest in hunting.
Friday, March 6
The Talking Machine
Season 2 • Episode 13
A voice-recording device broadcasts Laura's love for a new boy (Eric Shea) all over town.
Saturday, March 7
The Pride of Walnut Grove
Season 2 • Episode 14
Caroline takes Mary to Minneapolis for a state arithmetic championship, leaving Laura in charge.
Saturday, March 7
His Father's Son
Season 2 • Episode 12
Mr. Edwards' adopted son, an avid reader, shows no interest in hunting.
Saturday, March 7
The Talking Machine
Season 2 • Episode 13
A voice-recording device broadcasts Laura's love for a new boy (Eric Shea) all over town.
Saturday, March 7
The Pride of Walnut Grove
Season 2 • Episode 14
Caroline takes Mary to Minneapolis for a state arithmetic championship, leaving Laura in charge.
Saturday, March 7
A Matter of Faith
Season 2 • Episode 15
A deadly infection fells Caroline before she can join her family on a camping trip.
Saturday, March 7
The Runaway Caboose
Season 2 • Episode 16
Charles and Mr. Edwards race to rescue Mary, Laura and a friend from a runaway caboose.
Sunday, March 8
Troublemaker
Season 2 • Episode 17
A strict teacher (Richard Basehart) develops an instant dislike for Laura.
Sunday, March 8
A Matter of Faith
Season 2 • Episode 15
A deadly infection fells Caroline before she can join her family on a camping trip.
Sunday, March 8
The Runaway Caboose
Season 2 • Episode 16
Charles and Mr. Edwards race to rescue Mary, Laura and a friend from a runaway caboose.
Sunday, March 8
Troublemaker
Season 2 • Episode 17
A strict teacher (Richard Basehart) develops an instant dislike for Laura.
Sunday, March 8
The Long Road Home
Season 2 • Episode 18
During a recession, Charles and Mr. Edwards transport the highly explosive liquid dynamite.
Sunday, March 8
For My Lady
Season 2 • Episode 19
Rumors fly when Charles performs odd jobs for a widow to get a china set for Caroline.
Sunday, March 8
Centennial
Season 2 • Episode 20
A Russian emigrant (Theodore Bikel) objects to cancellation of the centennial party.
Monday, March 9
The Long Road Home
Season 2 • Episode 18
During a recession, Charles and Mr. Edwards transport the highly explosive liquid dynamite.
Monday, March 9
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, March 9
Centennial
Season 2 • Episode 20
A Russian emigrant (Theodore Bikel) objects to cancellation of the centennial party.
Monday, March 9
Soldier's Return
Season 2 • Episode 21
A gentle and sensitive musician returns to Walnut Grove to resume his career as a teacher.
Monday, March 9
Going Home
Season 2 • Episode 22
A crop-destroying tornado convinces Charles to sell the farm and return to his old home.
Monday, March 9
The Collection
Season 3 • Episode 1
A con man, garbed as a man of the cloth, arrives in Walnut Grove.
Tuesday, March 10
Soldier's Return
Season 2 • Episode 21
A gentle and sensitive musician returns to Walnut Grove to resume his career as a teacher.
Tuesday, March 10
Going Home
Season 2 • Episode 22
A crop-destroying tornado convinces Charles to sell the farm and return to his old home.
Tuesday, March 10
The Collection
Season 3 • Episode 1
A con man, garbed as a man of the cloth, arrives in Walnut Grove.
Tuesday, March 10
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.
Tuesday, March 10
The Race
Season 3 • Episode 3
Only Laura's tired steed challenges Nellie's Thoroughbred in an annual race.
Tuesday, March 10
Bunny
Season 3 • Episode 2
Nellie feigns injury after an argument with Laura, then tries to manipulate others.
Wednesday, March 11
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, March 11
The Race
Season 3 • Episode 3
Only Laura's tired steed challenges Nellie's Thoroughbred in an annual race.
Wednesday, March 11
Bunny
Season 3 • Episode 2
Nellie feigns injury after an argument with Laura, then tries to manipulate others.
Wednesday, March 11
The Monster of Walnut Grove
Season 3 • Episode 5
Laura thinks she saw Mr. Oleson kill his wife, but no one believes her.
Wednesday, March 11
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 6
Charles rushes to Wisconsin to be with his suicidal, widowed father.
Wednesday, March 11
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 7
Charles' father stays with the Ingalls, but an incident with Laura deepens his depression.
Thursday, March 12
The Monster of Walnut Grove
Season 3 • Episode 5
Laura thinks she saw Mr. Oleson kill his wife, but no one believes her.
Thursday, March 12
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 6
Charles rushes to Wisconsin to be with his suicidal, widowed father.
Thursday, March 12
Journey in the Spring
Season 3 • Episode 7
Charles' father stays with the Ingalls, but an incident with Laura deepens his depression.
Thursday, March 12
Fred
Season 3 • Episode 8
Laura cannot understand why the rest of the family doesn't like her goat.
Thursday, March 12
Bully Boys
Season 3 • Episode 9
Charles tries to tolerate three bullies, until they assault his family.
Thursday, March 12
Blizzard
Season 3 • Episode 11
A snowstorm traps the children on their way home from school.
Friday, March 13
Fred
Season 3 • Episode 8
Laura cannot understand why the rest of the family doesn't like her goat.
Friday, March 13
Bully Boys
Season 3 • Episode 9
Charles tries to tolerate three bullies, until they assault his family.
Friday, March 13
Blizzard
Season 3 • Episode 11
A snowstorm traps the children on their way home from school.
Friday, March 13
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, March 13
Quarantine
Season 3 • Episode 13
Laura tries to help Mr. Edwards and his daughter, stricken with fever.
Friday, March 13
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.
Saturday, March 14
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.
Saturday, March 14
Quarantine
Season 3 • Episode 13
Laura tries to help Mr. Edwards and his daughter, stricken with fever.
Saturday, March 14
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.
Saturday, March 14
Injun Kid
Season 3 • Episode 15
The Ingalls try to help a boy who is rejected by the townsfolk.
Saturday, March 14
To Live With Fear
Season 3 • Episode 16
Only dangerous work pays enough for Charles to afford an operation to save Mary.
Saturday, March 14
To Live With Fear
Season 3 • Episode 17
Mr. Edwards fumes when Charles endangers a Chinese railroad crew to rush a blasting job.
Sunday, March 15
Injun Kid
Season 3 • Episode 15
The Ingalls try to help a boy who is rejected by the townsfolk.
Sunday, March 15
To Live With Fear
Season 3 • Episode 16
Only dangerous work pays enough for Charles to afford an operation to save Mary.
Sunday, March 15
To Live With Fear
Season 3 • Episode 17
Mr. Edwards fumes when Charles endangers a Chinese railroad crew to rush a blasting job.
Sunday, March 15
The Wisdom of Solomon
Season 3 • Episode 18
A black boy (Todd Bridges) offers to be the Ingalls' slave in exchange for attending school.
Sunday, March 15
The Music Box
Season 3 • Episode 19
Laura suffers guilt after stealing Nellie's music box, then becomes Nellie's blackmail victim.
Sunday, March 15
The Election
Season 3 • Episode 20
The boys want to prove that a slow-witted classmate can beat Mary and Nellie for class president.
Monday, March 16
The Wisdom of Solomon
Season 3 • Episode 18
A black boy (Todd Bridges) offers to be the Ingalls' slave in exchange for attending school.
Monday, March 16
The Music Box
Season 3 • Episode 19
Laura suffers guilt after stealing Nellie's music box, then becomes Nellie's blackmail victim.
Monday, March 16
The Election
Season 3 • Episode 20
The boys want to prove that a slow-witted classmate can beat Mary and Nellie for class president.
Monday, March 16
Gold Country
Season 3 • Episode 21
When the rains make it impossible to plant their crops, the Ingalls and Edwards families head west.
Monday, March 16
Gold Country
Season 3 • Episode 22
Charles faces reality when a recluse pays a deadly price for telling Laura a secret.
Monday, March 16
Castoffs
Season 4 • Episode 1
Only Walnut Grove's children welcome an old wanderer (Hermione Baddeley).
Tuesday, March 17
Gold Country
Season 3 • Episode 21
When the rains make it impossible to plant their crops, the Ingalls and Edwards families head west.
Tuesday, March 17
Gold Country
Season 3 • Episode 22
Charles faces reality when a recluse pays a deadly price for telling Laura a secret.
Tuesday, March 17
Castoffs
Season 4 • Episode 1
Only Walnut Grove's children welcome an old wanderer (Hermione Baddeley).
Tuesday, March 17
Times of Change
Season 4 • Episode 2
A Grange convention in Chicago disillusions Charles; Mary drifts away from John.
Tuesday, March 17
My Ellen
Season 4 • Episode 3
A grieving mother who blames Laura for her child's drowning holds the girl hostage.
Tuesday, March 17
The Handyman
Season 4 • Episode 4
Caroline faces temptation when handyman finds her attractive.
Wednesday, March 18
Times of Change
Season 4 • Episode 2
A Grange convention in Chicago disillusions Charles; Mary drifts away from John.
Wednesday, March 18
My Ellen
Season 4 • Episode 3
A grieving mother who blames Laura for her child's drowning holds the girl hostage.
Wednesday, March 18
The Handyman
Season 4 • Episode 4
Caroline faces temptation when handyman finds her attractive.
Wednesday, March 18
The Wolves
Season 4 • Episode 5
A pack of starving dogs arrives at the Ingalls farm, where Mary is alone with the children.
Wednesday, March 18
The Creeper of Walnut Grove
Season 4 • Episode 6
Sleuths Laura and Andy try to track down a thief in Walnut Grove.
Wednesday, March 18
To Run and Hide
Season 4 • Episode 7
Despondent Doc Baker retires after the death of a farmer who refused medical attention.
Thursday, March 19
The Wolves
Season 4 • Episode 5
A pack of starving dogs arrives at the Ingalls farm, where Mary is alone with the children.
Thursday, March 19
The Creeper of Walnut Grove
Season 4 • Episode 6
Sleuths Laura and Andy try to track down a thief in Walnut Grove.
Thursday, March 19
To Run and Hide
Season 4 • Episode 7
Despondent Doc Baker retires after the death of a farmer who refused medical attention.
Thursday, March 19
The Aftermath
Season 4 • Episode 8
Frank and Jesse James, posing as businessmen, hire Mary to run errands and then take her hostage.
Thursday, March 19
The High Cost of Being Right
Season 4 • Episode 9
Jonathan's objections to his wife's needed new job leads to a separation.
Thursday, March 19
Meet Me at the Fair
Season 4 • Episode 11
The Ingalls family travels to a nearby town for the annual fair.
Friday, March 20
The Aftermath
Season 4 • Episode 8
Frank and Jesse James, posing as businessmen, hire Mary to run errands and then take her hostage.
Friday, March 20
The High Cost of Being Right
Season 4 • Episode 9
Jonathan's objections to his wife's needed new job leads to a separation.
Friday, March 20
Meet Me at the Fair
Season 4 • Episode 11
The Ingalls family travels to a nearby town for the annual fair.
Friday, March 20
Here Come the Bride
Season 4 • Episode 12
Adam and Luke Simms move to Walnut Grove; Luke falls in love with Nellie.
Friday, March 20
Freedom Flight
Season 4 • Episode 13
Charles hides an Indian chief and his family when the townspeople threaten to fight the tribe.
Friday, March 20
The Rivals
Season 4 • Episode 14
Laura wants to impress a newly discovered old buddy; Charles and Jonathan start a freight line.
Saturday, March 21
Here Come the Bride
Season 4 • Episode 12
Adam and Luke Simms move to Walnut Grove; Luke falls in love with Nellie.
Saturday, March 21
Freedom Flight
Season 4 • Episode 13
Charles hides an Indian chief and his family when the townspeople threaten to fight the tribe.
Saturday, March 21
The Rivals
Season 4 • Episode 14
Laura wants to impress a newly discovered old buddy; Charles and Jonathan start a freight line.
Saturday, March 21
Whisper Country
Season 4 • Episode 15
Teacher Mary clashes with a hostile, domineering woman (Anita Dangler) in a remote community.
Saturday, March 21
I Remember, I Remember
Season 4 • Episode 16
Caroline recalls their meeting and courtship while waiting for Charles on their anniversary.
Saturday, March 21
The Inheritance
Season 4 • Episode 18
Friends try to advise Charles on how to spend an inheritance.
Sunday, March 22
Whisper Country
Season 4 • Episode 15
Teacher Mary clashes with a hostile, domineering woman (Anita Dangler) in a remote community.
Sunday, March 22
I Remember, I Remember
Season 4 • Episode 16
Caroline recalls their meeting and courtship while waiting for Charles on their anniversary.
Sunday, March 22
The Inheritance
Season 4 • Episode 18
Friends try to advise Charles on how to spend an inheritance.
Sunday, March 22
The Stranger
Season 4 • Episode 19
Charles helps Mr. Oleson's unloved nephew learn values by hiring him for odd jobs.
Sunday, March 22
A Most Precious Gift
Season 4 • Episode 20
Pregnant Caroline worries Charles will be disappointed if her baby is a girl.
Sunday, March 22
The Winoka Warriors
Season 5 • Episode 3
An ignorant father realises that his visually-challenged son needs education.
Monday, March 23
The Stranger
Season 4 • Episode 19
Charles helps Mr. Oleson's unloved nephew learn values by hiring him for odd jobs.
Monday, March 23
A Most Precious Gift
Season 4 • Episode 20
Pregnant Caroline worries Charles will be disappointed if her baby is a girl.
Monday, March 23
The Winoka Warriors
Season 5 • Episode 3
An ignorant father realises that his visually-challenged son needs education.
News aboutLittle House on the Prairie
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Netflix Reboot Reveals First Look, Release Date & Season 2 Renewal
Melissa Gilbert Lip Syncs Uplifting ’90s Hit as Timothy Busfield Awaits Trial
Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out on ‘Stepping Away’ Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Charges
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Don’t Expect These Iconic Characters in the New Reboot
Ruby Rose Issues Blunt Response to Melissa Gilbert’s Support of Timothy Busfield
Alison Arngrim Reveals the Weirdest Encounters She’s Had With ‘Little House’ Fans
Timothy Busfield’s Actor Colleagues Voice Their Support After His Arrest
‘One Day at a Time’ Star Posts Support for Melissa Gilbert After Timothy Busfield Arrest
Timothy Busfield’s Location Still Unknown 4 Days After Arrest Warrant
Melissa Gilbert Deletes Instagram Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Husband Timothy Busfield
Priscilla Presley Shares Throwback Photo With ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Michael Landon
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Dean Butler Says This Episode ‘Jumped the Shark’ With Its Storyline
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Rachel Greenbush Details ‘Tragic Loss’ of Leaving the Show
Michael Landon’s Holiday Legacy of Love
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Karen Grassle Thought This Ma Storyline Would ‘Ruin’ Her Career
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Shares Honest First Impression of Melissa Gilbert
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Karen Grassle Makes Bold Confession About Michael Landon Tension
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Makes Bold Confession on Age Gaps in Her Onscreen Romances
Jason Bateman Makes Blunt Confession About His Early Career
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Makes Bold Comparison of Michael Landon
Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot: The Original Cast vs. the New Stars
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Melissa Gilbert Pays Tribute to Late Costar Steve Tracy Who Died From AIDS
‘Little House’ Star Charlotte Stewart Talks Elvis, On the Run With Jim Morrison & Her Fling With Bill Murray
Alison Arngrim’s First Day on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Was ‘Complete Chaos & Confusion’
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Dean Butler Claims Michael Landon Threw Him on Set
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Calls Out Historically Inaccurate Detail
Why Did Alison Arngrim Really Quit ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
Why Did Karen Grassle Really Quit ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
Shannen Doherty Shocked ‘Little House’ Castmate with ‘Disgusting’ Note on ‘Heathers’ Set
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim & Dean Butler Talk Fame 40 Years Later
Melissa Gilbert Reveals What First Day on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Set Was Really Like
Inside the Real Reason Why Melissa Sue Anderson Left ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Dean Butler Reveals That This ‘Little House’ Storyline Decided Whether the Show Would Get Cancelled
The One ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Storyline That Karen Grassle Wasn’t Allowed to Do
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Reveals Why Everyone Said Almanzo’s Name Wrong
Which ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Had a Major Sitcom About His Own Life?
Michael Landon ‘Got Whatever He Wanted,’ According to ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Casting Director
Ask Matt: International Picks from the Apple TV+ Tree & More
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Dropped From COZI TV Schedule This Fall
Whatever Happened to ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Sue Anderson?
Do You Remember James and Cassandra Ingalls, ‘Little House on the Prairie’s Forgotten Children?
Could Michael Landon Really Play the Fiddle Like He Did on ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
The Tragic Death That Haunted the ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Cast
Watch Melissa Gilbert’s Granddaughter Follow in Her Footsteps (VIDEO)
Here’s Why Lorne Green Was Never on ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Melissa Gilbert Opens Up About Romance With Rob Lowe: ‘It Was Like I Didn’t Exist’
‘Little House’ Star Dean Butler Reveals Why He Made Melissa Gilbert’s Mother Cry
This ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Turns 60 Today — Can You Guess Who?
The Day Michael Landon Broke Melissa Gilbert’s Heart
See ‘Little House on the Prairie’s Original Nellie Olsen, Laura Ingalls Wilder & More Out and About (PHOTOS)
Which Original ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Stars Will Appear in the Netflix Adaptation?
Who Is TV’s Favorite Dad? And Who Came in Last?
Fathers’s Day is Coming: Vote For Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert Reveals ‘Terrible’ Family Loss
6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Dean Butler
On Her 61st Birthday, Flash Back to Melissa Gilbert’s Forgotten Post-‘Little House’ Roles
Mother’s Day is Coming: Vote For Your Favorite Classic TV Mom!
Do You Remember When Walton Goggins Was on a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Adaptation?
Melissa Gilbert Mourns the Loss of ‘Little House’ Castmate Jack Lilley
Did Melissa Gilbert Date Billy Idol? All About the ‘Little House’ Star’s Past Loves
8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Karen Grassle
What Happened to the Little House From ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘Little House on the Prairie’?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Stars Dean Butler & Alison Arngrim Respond to Megyn Kelly’s “Wokeify” Tweet Criticizing Reboot
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Stars Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler & Rachel Lindsay Greenbush Talk Netflix Reboot (Exclusive)
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services