S4·E17 Be My Friend
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 17
- Air Date
- January 30, 1978
- Runtime
- 73 minutes
- Director
- Michael Landon
- Writer
- Michael Landon
- Score
- 7/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
When Laura is playing along a creek, she finds a bottle with a note in it. The note read, ""Be my friend."" Laura convinces Pa to help her look for the person who sent the note. They end up finding a baby. Charles then searches for the parents of the child. The baby belongs to teen parents. The reason the mother left the baby for the Ingalls to find was because her dad was opposed to her being with the guy she conceived the child with. The young parents take the baby and try things again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 17 of Little House on the Prairie air?
Season 4, Episode 17 ('Be My Friend') originally aired on January 30, 1978.
How long is Season 4 Episode 17 ('Be My Friend')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 73 minutes.
What happens in Little House on the Prairie Season 4 Episode 17?
When Laura is playing along a creek, she finds a bottle with a note in it. The note read, ""Be my friend."" Laura convinces Pa to help her look for the person who sent the note. They end up finding a baby. Charles then searches for the parents of the child. The baby belongs to teen parents. The reas...
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