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Little House on the Prairie

  • TV-PG
  • 1974–1983
  • 9 seasons
  • Western, Drama
  • 8.0

Together, a pioneering family faces a crucial test of its courage and its love!

When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Episodes

20 episodes · 10 still to air
  1. 1Little House on the Prairie

    97 minMar 30, 19747.0

    When the Big Woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family to Kansas's more open and fertile land. Leaving their beloved relatives proves to be devastating, but the resiliency of the Ingalls spirit reigns supreme as they as they head out in their covered wagon.

  2. 2Little House: Look Back to Yesterday

    95 minDec 16, 1983

    In Burr Oak, Iowa, Charles gets a promotion as a Purchasing Agent, and he takes Albert with him on a buying trip to Minnesota. En route, they stop at the University of Minnesota where Albert plans on pursuing his medical endeavors, then they reunite with family and old friends in Walnut Grove. Albert finds romance with a girl called Michele Pierson, and Charles encourages the local farmers to start a cooperative to enable them to compete with the big farms. However, Albert starts suffering from serious nosebleeds and exhaustion and is diagnosed with leukemia. Ultimately, he chooses to go back to Walnut Grove, where he spends his time making special memories and receives the offer of a four-year scholarship from the university he had planned on attending. Finally, Albert, Laura and Michele join Miss Plum and the local school children in their annual climb to 'the keepsake tree' at the top of Harper's Bluff, where they join hands and raise them in a celebratory salute.

  3. 3Little House: Bless All the Dear Children

    96 minDec 17, 1984

    During preparation for Christmas baby Rose Wilder is kidnapped by the woman who recently lost her child. Looking for her Laura, Almanzo and Mr Edwards meet lonely orphan boy, who finally stays with that woman.

  4. 4Little House: The Last Farewell

    95 minFeb 2, 1984

    Charles and Caroline visit Walnut Grove and are pleased to be able to stay in the 'Little House' when John and Sarah Carter go out of town. Then the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon, Nathan Lassiter (James Karen), has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township, which they had believed to be homesteading land. Having failed to defeat his claim on legal grounds and even with guns against an army cavalry unit, the townspeople are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at what they see as an injustice, and they decide upon a drastic plan of action. When Lassiter arrives to claim the town, he finds all the town buildings dynamited, and the townsfolk leave to start new lives elsewhere, as many of them have done before.

  5. 5The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 1) A Place in Television History (Season 1)

    15 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 1 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  6. 6The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 2) In the Beginning (Season 2)

    16 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 2 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  7. 7The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 3) Casting Walnut Grove (Season 3)

    19 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 3 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  8. 8The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 4) A Day in the Life of Little House (Season 4)

    17 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 4 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  9. 9The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 5) Stories to Remember (Season 5)

    15 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 5 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  10. 10The Little House Phenomenon: (Part 6) A Lasting Legacy (Season 6)

    16 minMar 25, 2014

    Part 6 of Gary Leva's thoughtful and informative six-part documentary history of the Little House on the Prairie television series, narrated by Dean Butler and produced for Lionsgate in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the iconic series.

  11. 11Interview with Dabbs Greer (Reverend Alden)

    Date to be announced

  12. 12Interview with Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson)

    Date to be announced

  13. 13Interview with Dean Butler (Almanzo Wilder)

    Date to be announced

  14. 14Interview with Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary Ingalls)

    Date to be announced

  15. 15Interview with Melissa Gilbert (Laura Ingalls)

    Date to be announced

  16. 16Documentary 'Laura Ingalls Wilder - Historic Site Tour'

    Date to be announced

    For Little House fans who want to know more about the places Laura lived and wrote about in her books. Includes overview tours of Pepin, WS, Burke, NY, and Spring Valley, MN.

  17. 17Documentary 'Laura's Long Winters'

    Date to be announced

    This documentary, shot in the winter of 2005 "on location" in Walnut Grove, MN and De Smet, SD, offers viewers a unique look at the winter life in Laura's time along with insights into how Michael Landon and the producers of the Little House series created winter conditions for the timeless enjoyment of television audiences.

  18. 18Documentary 'Laura's Legacy'

    Date to be announced

    This documentary journey explores the essence of Laura Ingalls Wilder's message through the words of Little House on the Prairie cast members as well as devoted fans who live and work in the places Laura lived and wrote about. Features interviews with Melissa Gilbert, Karen Grassle, Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush, Charlotte Stewart and Kent McCray.

  19. 19About The Casting (with Susan Sukman Mccray)

    Date to be announced

  20. 20Original Screen Test featuring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert

    Date to be announced

    Melissa Gilbert’s audition with Michael Landon for the part of Laura. This scene they used is from the pilot

Where to watch Little House on the Prairie

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Series cast

Melissa GilbertLaura Ingalls200 episodes
Michael LandonCharles Ingalls181 episodes
Karen GrassleCaroline Ingalls179 episodes
Lindsay GreenbushCarrie Ingalls179 episodes
Sidney GreenbushCarrie Ingalls179 episodes
Katherine MacGregorHarriet Oleson162 episodes
Richard BullNels Oleson162 episodes
Melissa Sue AndersonMary Ingalls Kendall159 episodes
Jonathan GilbertWillie Oleson137 episodes
Kevin HagenHiram Baker110 episodes
Alison ArngrimNellie Oleson Dalton103 episodes
Matthew LabyorteauxYoung Charles Ingalls94 episodes
Dabbs GreerRobert Alden75 episodes
Dean ButlerAlmanzo James Wilder68 episodes
Ruth FosterMelinda Foster60 episodes
Wendi TurnbaughGrace Ingalls60 episodes
Brenda TurnbaughGrace Ingalls60 episodes
Victor FrenchIsaiah Edwards54 episodes

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