Season 1 poster

Season 1

(1974)

Cast

Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls
Melissa Gilbert

as Laura Ingalls

Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls
Karen Grassle

as Caroline Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor as Harriet Oleson
Katherine MacGregor

as Harriet Oleson

Melissa Sue Anderson as Mary Ingalls
Melissa Sue Anderson

as Mary Ingalls

Richard Bull as Nels Oleson
Richard Bull

as Nels Oleson

Lindsay Greenbush as Carrie Ingalls
Lindsay Greenbush

as Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush as Carrie Ingalls
Sidney Greenbush

as Carrie Ingalls

Michael Landon as Charles Ingalls
Michael Landon

as Charles Ingalls

Alison Arngrim as Nelly Olson
Alison Arngrim

as Nelly Olson

Episodes

A Harvest of Friends poster

A Harvest of Friends 7.8

September 11, 1974

The Ingalls settle on the banks of Plum Creek in Walnut Grove. To get the farm set up, Charles must take on several job…

Country Girls poster

Country Girls 8.5

September 18, 1974

Laura and Mary start school for the first time. That is where they meet Nellie Oleson. Since Laura hasn't been to schoo…

100 Mile Walk poster

100 Mile Walk 8.5

September 25, 1974

In the beginning, things look very good for the Ingalls until a bad hailstorm ruins their crops. Charles and some other…

Mr. Edwards' Homecoming poster

Mr. Edwards' Homecoming 8.0

October 2, 1974

While Charles is in Mankato, he runs into Mr. Edwards and invites him to come to Walnut Grove. Caroline tries to match …

The Love of Johnny Johnson poster

The Love of Johnny Johnson 6.0

October 9, 1974

Laura falls in love with a new student, Johnny Johnson. Johnny, who is a lot older than Laura, is interested in Mary in…

If I Should Wake Before I Die poster

If I Should Wake Before I Die 7.5

October 23, 1974

After her friend dies, Miss Amy, an old lady, convinces the Ingalls and Doc Baker to help her stage her own death. Amy …

Town Party, Country Party poster

Town Party, Country Party 8.0

October 30, 1974

Laura connects with a sweet, shy classmate named Olga Nordstrom, who happens to have been born with a short leg. Charle…

Ma's Holiday poster

Ma's Holiday 7.0

November 6, 1974

Charles and Caroline decide to go on a second honeymoon and leave Mr. Edwards in charge of the children. The honeymoon …

School Mom poster

School Mom 7.0

November 13, 1974

After Ms. Beadle sprains her ankle, Caroline becomes the substitute teacher. Caroline takes a special interest in helpi…

The Raccoon poster

The Raccoon 8.0

November 20, 1974

Charles allows Laura to adopt a baby raccoon, Jasper. After being caged, the raccoon bites Laura and Jack and runs away…

The Voice of Tinker Jones poster

The Voice of Tinker Jones 7.0

December 4, 1974

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…

The Award poster

The Award 7.0

December 11, 1974

While studying for an optional history exam in the barn, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp and starts a fire…

The Lord is My Shepherd (1) poster

The Lord is My Shepherd (1) 7.0

December 18, 1974

Caroline becomes pregnant. Shortly after the baby is born, he becomes ill.

The Lord is My Shepherd (2) poster

The Lord is My Shepherd (2) 7.0

December 18, 1974

Believing that her jealousy was responsible for her infant brother's death and that her parents would rather have a son…

Christmas At Plum Creek poster

Christmas At Plum Creek 8.0

December 25, 1974

The Christmas holiday is approaching and the members of the Ingalls family go about their holiday shopping in secrecy. …

Family Quarrel poster

Family Quarrel 8.0

January 15, 1975

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

Doctor's Lady poster

Doctor's Lady 7.0

January 22, 1975

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

Plague poster

Plague 8.0

January 29, 1975

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

Circus Man poster

Circus Man 7.0

February 5, 1975

A traveling circusman, O'Hara, comes to Walnut Grove and tries to get everyone to believe he has magic healing powders.…

Child of Pain poster

Child of Pain 7.0

February 12, 1975

When it is found out that a young boy, Graham, is being beaten by his alcoholic father, John, Caroline takes care of th…

Money Crop poster

Money Crop 8.0

February 19, 1975

A college-educated farmer named Joe moves to Walnut Grove with his pregnant wife. He tells the Walnut Grove-area farmer…

Survival poster

Survival 9.0

February 26, 1975

The Ingallses have to seek shelter when a blizzard hits. There they meet an Indian who helps them out. A marshall, look…

To See The World poster

To See The World 7.0

March 5, 1975

Johnny Johnson leaves to ""see the world"" and Mr. Edwards goes along with him to keep him out of trouble. Johnny meets…

Founder's Day poster

Founder's Day 7.0

May 7, 1975

Walnut Grove celebrates this great day with several different competitions. There are very competitive spirits between …