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Little House on the Prairie: Season 1

23 episodes Premiered Sep 11, 1974 Updated Jul 18, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

A Harvest of Friends

Sep 11, 1974 · 49 min

The Ingalls settle on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. To acquire the deed to his farm, Charles takes several jobs.

S1·E2

Country Girls

Sep 18, 1974 · 49 min

Laura and Mary start school for the first time. That is where they meet Nellie Oleson. Since Laura hasn't been to school before, she tries especially hard with her schoolwork. The

S1·E3

100 Mile Walk

Sep 25, 1974 · 49 min

In the beginning, things look very good for the Ingalls until a bad hailstorm ruins their crops. Charles and some other farmers must leave to look for work. They end up working in

S1·E4

Mr. Edwards' Homecoming

Oct 2, 1974 · 49 min

While Charles is in Mankato, he runs into Mr. Edwards and invites him to come to Walnut Grove. Caroline tries to match Mr. Edwards up with Grace Snider, but instead she just ends u

S1·E5

The Love of Johnny Johnson

Oct 9, 1974 · 49 min

Laura falls in love with a new student, Johnny Johnson. Johnny, who is a lot older than Laura, is interested in Mary instead. Although Mary is not interested in Johnny, Laura's act

S1·E6

If I Should Wake Before I Die

Oct 23, 1974 · 49 min

After her friend dies, Miss Amy, an old lady, convinces the Ingalls and Doc Baker to help her stage her own death. Amy thought this was the only way to get her family to come and s

S1·E7

Town Party, Country Party

Oct 30, 1974 · 49 min

Laura connects with a sweet, shy classmate named Olga Nordstrom, who happens to have been born with a short leg. Charles has an idea that can change Olga’s entire life, but the cha

S1·E8

Ma's Holiday

Nov 6, 1974 · 49 min

Charles and Caroline decide to go on a second honeymoon and leave Mr. Edwards in charge of the children. The honeymoon doesn't turn out very well because Caroline keeps worrying ab

S1·E9

School Mom

Nov 13, 1974 · 49 min

After Ms. Beadle sprains her ankle, Caroline becomes the substitute teacher. Caroline takes a special interest in helping an older student, Abel, learn to read. One day Mrs. Oleson

S1·E10

The Raccoon

Nov 20, 1974 · 49 min

Charles allows Laura to adopt a baby raccoon, Jasper. After being caged, the raccoon bites Laura and Jack and runs away. The family fears that Laura and Jack might have rabies unti

S1·E11

The Voice of Tinker Jones

Dec 4, 1974 · 49 min

The town becomes divided when Mrs. Oleson offers to buy a bell for the church, but only if she can put up a plaque. The differences and arguing begin to affect the school children.

S1·E12

The Award

Dec 11, 1974 · 49 min

While studying for an optional history exam in the barn, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp and starts a fire. Caroline punishes Mary by telling her she couldn't take the

S1·E13

The Lord is My Shepherd

Dec 18, 1974 · 93 min

Caroline becomes pregnant. Shortly after the baby is born, he becomes ill. Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother's death and that her parents would ra

S1·E14

Christmas At Plum Creek

Dec 25, 1974 · 49 min

The Christmas holiday is approaching and the members of the Ingalls family go about their holiday shopping in secrecy. Laura is able to buy her mom a stove that she wanted after sh

S1·E15

Family Quarrel

Jan 15, 1975 · 49 min

After a major disagreement, Nels and Harriet go their separate ways. Many people in town try to get the two back together.

S1·E16

Doctor's Lady

Jan 22, 1975 · 49 min

Dr. Baker and Harriet's niece, Kate, fall in love with each other. Then their age difference becomes an issue.

S1·E17

Plague

Jan 29, 1975 · 49 min

Several people in Walnut Grove get very sick. A quarantine is set up in the church while the source of the illness is being sought.

S1·E18

Circus Man

Feb 5, 1975 · 49 min

A traveling circusman, O'Hara, comes to Walnut Grove and tries to get everyone to believe he has magic healing powders. However, he is really found out when Mrs. Oleson almost lose

S1·E19

Child of Pain

Feb 12, 1975 · 48 min

When it is found out that a young boy, Graham, is being beaten by his alcoholic father, John, Caroline takes care of the boy while Charles stays with John to try to get him to stay

S1·E20

Money Crop

Feb 19, 1975 · 49 min

A college-educated farmer named Joe moves to Walnut Grove with his pregnant wife. He tells the Walnut Grove-area farmers of a new hybrid of corn that would produce good crops, to w

S1·E21

Survival

Feb 26, 1975 · 49 min

The Ingallses have to seek shelter when a blizzard hits. There they meet an Indian who helps them out. A marshall, looking for the Indian, comes by...

S1·E22

To See the World

Mar 5, 1975 · 48 min

Johnny Johnson leaves to "see the world" and Mr. Edwards goes along with him to keep him out of trouble. Johnny meets up with a girl who is able to trick him out of a lot of money.

S1·E23

Founder's Day

May 7, 1975 · 48 min

Walnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between the Olesons and the Ingallses.