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Little People, Big World

  • TV-PG
  • 2006–
  • 25 seasons
  • Reality
  • 6.4

Matt & Amy Roloff enlist the help of their four children Jeremy, Zack, Molly & Jacob to help expand the business of Roloff farms. As the kids grow older, the family grows larger and the Roloffs learn how to keep their family relationships strong.

Episodes

The fifth season explores how life is changing for the entire family as the kids grow up. Matt and Amy start to explore new territory as their oldest children are ready to start their own lives. They are left with different ideas on how to fill their time and have to figure out what will be their next chapter in life. Meanwhile, as Molly settles into high school, Zach's poor grades and Jeremy's lack of direction leaves their future undecided. The Roloffs continue to make an impact off the farm as Matt returns to Iraq to try to help the family that was introduced last season as they come to America so their children can get the medical help they need. Amy's passions for sports lands her a new role as a Dwarf Athletic Association of America Board Member, where she takes on the planning of a major golf tournament fund-raiser.

40 episodes
  1. 1King of His Castle?

    45 minOct 12, 2009

    Ten years after he began building Molly's Castle, Matt is dead set on completing what's become his most drawn-out and costly farm attraction. Amy begrudgingly approves until Matt's budget on the project begins to swell.

  2. 2Last Dance

    45 minOct 12, 2009

    Amy helps Molly get ready for her first high school formal dance, but it's a bittersweet experience because it's also Zach and Jeremy's last.

  3. 3Downhill Dwarf

    45 minOct 19, 2009

    When Matt's doctor says he'll need major spine surgery within 6 months, he decides to start checking items off his "bucket list". Against Amy's wishes, and despite his declining health, Matt takes Jeremy skiing.

  4. 4Game Over?

    45 minOct 19, 2009

    Zach is in his final high school soccer season and due to his dwarfism, this could be his last chance to play competitively in an average height league. But when poor grades get him benched, Zach must scramble to improve them before the season ends.

  5. 5School of Hard Knocks

    45 minOct 26, 2009

    As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.

  6. 6A House Divided

    45 minOct 26, 2009

    It's Matt against the whole family as Amy encourages the kids' desire to have their friends over in the newly remodeled home. The result is chaos & clutter. Matt fights back by organizing the jumbled mess in the basement, which Amy uses for storage.

  7. 7Zach's First Stand

    45 minNov 2, 2009

    When Matt plans a Caribbean sailing vacation on a week that Amy can't get off work, the scheduling conflict divides the family. Upset that it won't be a true family vacation without his mom, Zach leads the charge to mutiny against his dad.

  8. 8No, Matt Is an Island

    45 minNov 2, 2009

    Matt travels with Jeremy, Jacob, Papa Ron and two buddies to the beautiful British Virgin Islands for an adventurous sailboat cruise. But Matt's increasing lack of mobility leaves him on the sidelines while the other guys enjoy all the activities.

  9. 9Texting 1, 2, 3

    45 minNov 9, 2009

    Jacob turns 12 and his parents give him a cell phone, but when he racks up an outrageous bill -- with over 8,000 texts -- Matt and Amy doubt whether Jake is ready for the responsibility.

  10. 10Coach Zach

    45 minNov 9, 2009

    Zach takes the first step toward his aspirations of becoming a soccer coach when he leads Jacob's soccer camp. Taking control as coach proves to be a struggle and Zach wonders if he's got what it takes.

  11. 11Mother's Day?

    45 minNov 16, 2009

    Mother's Day weekend is also the twins' 19th birthday, and Matt shocks everyone by announcing that he's going to Hawaii - alone. Feeling abandoned, Amy does her best to plan a fun camping trip for the kids.

  12. 12Making the Grade

    45 minNov 16, 2009

    Molly risks losing her perfect 4.0 GPA when she fails a test. In an effort to master Spanish, she stops speaking English altogether. Meanwhile, the twins' visit to a local university seems pointless as their senior year grades continue to flounder.

  13. 13Little Slickers

    45 minNov 30, 2009

    It's a Roloff family first as Matt, Amy and all the kids rough it on a Utah dude ranch. Cattle-drives and a fun poker game add to the excitement, and everyone waits to see whether or not Matt will get on a horse.

  14. 14Unhappy Trails

    45 minNov 30, 2009

    With lots of dude ranch fun yet in store, Matt decides to leave the trip early. After Matt skips several activities, he goes home, leaving Amy to finish another vacation alone with the kids.

  15. 15Amy on Her Own

    45 minDec 7, 2009

    Amy goes to Florida where she's the keynote speaker at a charity fundraiser and golf tournament. While she's there, she volunteers at a relief organization and has an inspiring visit to a children's home.

  16. 16Little Americans

    45 minDec 14, 2009

    Matt escorts the Salman family out of Baghdad into Washington, DC and on to Roloff Farms. The Iraqi family experiences a cultural whirlwind as they emigrate to America with the hope of freedom and getting life-saving surgeries for their children.

  17. 17Married at Mid-Life

    45 minDec 21, 2009

    As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into mid-life crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel.

  18. 18Zach's Ear

    45 minJan 4, 2010

    After months of increasing problems with his hearing, Zach learns he needs ear surgery. But what begins as a short and simple procedure, becomes a lengthy reconstruction of Zach's eardrum.

  19. 19Diploma Drama

    45 minJan 11, 2010

    Amy and Matt's families gather for the twins' pre-graduation party. Jeremy surprises everyone by making the honor roll -- but when Zach's report card includes a failing grade, no one knows whether he'll even be getting his diploma.

  20. 20Pomp and Circumstance

    45 minJan 18, 2010

    It's a 19-year milestone as the Roloff twins graduate from high school. Despite being uncertain about what his future holds and just barely making the grade, Zach approaches this transition with maturity.

  21. 21Twins Go Commando

    45 minApr 5, 2010

    After years of growing apart, twins Zach and Jeremy attempt to reconnect on their first trip to Europe. Backpacking in Scotland without the rest of the Roloff family proves to be tougher than they had imagined.

  22. 22Amsterdammed

    45 minApr 5, 2010

    Only a few days into their European trip, twins Zach and Jeremy have lots of fun in London, but trouble awaits them in Amsterdam - where personalities clash, tensions rise, and a visit to the city's infamous red light district causes friction.

  23. 23Roman Roloffs

    45 minApr 12, 2010

    Amy, Molly and Jake fly off to Italy, but when Molly gets sick on the plane, it threatens to ruin their vacation before it begins. Meanwhile, traveling in Germany, Zach and Jeremy visit a small town and run head-on into the language barrier.

  24. 24Brothers in Bavaria

    45 minApr 12, 2010

    Zach & Jeremy travel through Bavaria without a plan. After an awe-inspiring tram ride to Germany's tallest peak, an eye-opening tour of Dachau Concentration Camp moves them beyond words. Meanwhile, Amy, Molly & Jake journey from Rome to Pisa, Italy.

  25. 25The Burgermeister's Daughter

    45 minApr 19, 2010

    After getting lost in a small town on the edge of the Black Forest, Zach and Jeremy are invited by the Mayor's daughter to stay overnight at her house. In Italy, Amy, Molly and Jake enjoy the sights from Florence to Venice.

  26. 26Vive La Roloff

    45 minApr 19, 2010

    The Roloffs reunite in Nice, France and journey north by train to Paris. Determined to show the family an amazing time in the City of Light, Matt overbooks their schedule - and Roloff chaos erupts on the streets of Paris.

  27. 27Field of Schemes

    45 minApr 26, 2010

    Under the guise of preparing for an LP soccer camp, Matt goes on a project frenzy - building a huge locker room and a mini Grand Canyon on the farm. Matt tries to sneak his schemes past Amy, who watches him like a hawk.

  28. 28War of the World Games

    45 minApr 26, 2010

    Matt appoints himself the manager of Zach's soccer team for the upcoming World Dwarf Games. Tension builds when Matt and Amy disagree about team sponsorship, jeopardizing her position as a Dwarf Athletic Association board member.

  29. 29The Statesmen

    45 minMay 3, 2010

    As Zach's LP soccer team gathers at Roloff Farms to train for the World Dwarf Games in Belfast. Matt and Amy get their wires crossed over the training agenda, and Zach is stunned when Matt announces he won't be traveling with the team to Ireland.

  30. 30Belfast and Furious

    45 minMay 3, 2010

    Matt skips the opening days of the World Dwarf Games, and Amy must scramble to get everyone registered to compete in the events. Juggling the roles of coach, player, manager and mom pushes Amy to her limits.

  31. 31Full Court Stress

    45 minMay 10, 2010

    Zach's LP team, the Statesmen, vies for a gold medal in basketball at the World Dwarf Games. But when teammate Marty Klebba is rushed to the hospital with a health scare, the Statesmen's shot at glory is at risk.

  32. 32Going for Gold

    45 minMay 10, 2010

    Zach struggles to get his LP team, the Statesmen, focused on victory in the soccer tournament at the World Dwarf Games. In an intense final match, the team's gold medal hopes rest on Zach in a dramatic penalty kick shootout.

  33. 33Par for the Course

    45 minMay 17, 2010

    Amy decides to organize a major golf tournament fundraiser for the Dwarf Athletic Association and tackles learning to play golf herself. Meanwhile, Matt takes advantage of a distracted Amy and begins yet another costly farm project: a giant woodshed.

  34. 34Going, Going, Gone

    45 minMay 17, 2010

    Amy embarks on a massive fundraising venture to raise money for dwarf athletics. The project turns out to be the biggest challenge of her life, as logistical nightmares and personal meltdowns push Amy's leadership skills to the limit.

  35. 35In the Hole

    45 minMay 24, 2010

    With her golf tournament fundraiser facing financial failure, Amy struggles to balance being a philanthropist, wife and mom - especially when she's distracted by things that keep falling through the cracks at home.

  36. 36Fort-A-Thon

    45 minMay 24, 2010

    Matt holds a "Fort-A-Thon" at the farm for disadvantaged children. He also hopes to inspire his own kids to get off the couch, get outside, and make something happen - which turns out to be a tougher sell than he expected.

  37. 37Dwarfs in Space

    45 minJun 7, 2010

    Zach and Amy kick off the first ever LP Space Camp. Zach has trouble embracing a leadership role - while Amy realizes they're creating opportunities for little people from all walks of life.

  38. 38Molly's Sweet Sixteen

    45 minJun 7, 2010

    Matt and Amy plan separate celebrations for their driver-to-be daughter, Molly. But while academics are smooth sailing for Molly, passing her driving test is a rocky road.

  39. 39Clash with the County

    45 minJun 14, 2010

    When the county springs a surprise inspection, the future of Roloff Farms is threatened. Matt scrambles to spruce up his attractions, but the county inspector threatens to shut down the farm before pumpkin season even starts.

  40. 40Twin Takeover

    45 minJun 14, 2010

    With the twins' freshman year of college off to a slow start, Matt & Amy are concerned about their lack of motivation. Matt looks to teach the twins a valuable lesson by turning the management of the farm over to them at the height of pumpkin season.

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Series cast

Amy RoloffSelf401 episodes
Matt RoloffSelf401 episodes
Zach RoloffSelf401 episodes
Molly RoloffSelf344 episodes
Jeremy RoloffSelf334 episodes
Jacob RoloffSelf254 episodes
Tori RoloffSelf157 episodes
Chris MarekSelf88 episodes
Caryn ChandlerSelf88 episodes
Audrey RoloffSelf80 episodes

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