Little House On The
Prairie: Season Five
89. As Long As We're Together (1)
Guest Star: Leon Charles (Standish) Cletus Young (Harlan)
Poor economic conditions cause the Ingalls to move closer to Mary. Mary is
now teaching at the blind school. The Ingalls move to be closer to Mary,
where she helps teach the younger blind students. Laura catches an orphan,
Albert, stealing from their hotel. Charles becomes friends with Albert and
invites him to Mary's birthday party.
b: 11-Sep-1978 w: Michael Landon d: Michael Landon
NOTE: The three Garveys, Adam Kendall and Albert appear in the main
credits before the guests, as main characters, as this new season begins.
This is also the only time profanity is used in the series. Carrie of all
characters is the one to spill the beans as she uses the phrase "Oh, Damn"
after dropping her desert on the floor.
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90. As Long As We're Together (2)
Guest Star: Leon Charles (Standish) Cletus Young (Harlan)
Charles even sells his fiddle to buy Mary a gift. At the party, Mary gives
Pa his fiddle back. Laura gives Mary a card. Mary is so proud of Laura
writing the letter in Braille. Almost everyone is in tears, including Mrs.
Oleson, when Mary announces that she has nothing to wish for, since she
has everything that she could possibly want.
b: 18-Sep-1978 w: Michael Landon d: Michael Landon
NOTE: A number of good scenes, both humorous and touching.
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91. The Winoka Warriors
Guest Star: John Ireland (Frank Carlin) Leon Charles (Standish) Brad
Wilkin (Tom Carlin)
A blind student feels he is useless. He is reluctant to do anything at the
blind school. The student gains self-confidence when he is talked into
being the quarterback for the Winoka football team. He is able to throw
Albert across the goal line during the game to score the winning touchdown
for the Winoka Warriors.
b: 25-Sep-1978 w: John T. Dugan d: William F. Claxton
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92. The Man Inside
Guest Star: Cliff Emmich (John Bevins) Katherine Woodville (Bess Bevins)
Amelia, a new girl that Laura meets in school, is ashamed of her very
overweight father. Her father works at the blind school where Mary works.
All the blind students like him a lot. They claim that they can see his
love. One day, Laura and some other students from school, start making fun
of the overweight person, not knowing that they were making fun of
Amelia's father. Amelia's father pretends to leave town since his girl is
so ashamed of him. He hides out at the blind school. When he is involved
in an accident, Amelia reveals to her dad how much she loves him.
b: 02-Oct-1978 w: Michael Landon d: Michael Landon
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93. There's No Place Like Home (1)
The Ingalls, Oleson's, and Garveys get tired of the bustling city life and
decide to return to Walnut Grove. The Ingalls take Albert along with them.
b: 09-Oct-1978
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94. There's No Place Like Home (2)
They get home and discover a town that is badly in need of repair. With a
lot of hard work, they're able to get the town back to its old self.
b: 16-Oct-1978
NOTE: This episode marked the last appearance by Karl Swenson as Lars
Hanson, the founder of Walnut Grove. In this episode, we learn Hanson has
suffered a massive stroke (because of worrying about his town's future)
and has basically given up on life. It takes the efforts of everyone to
rebuild Walnut Grove and cheer Hanson up. In the closing narration, Laura
tells us Hanson dies a happy man, having seen his beloved town
revitalized. It was a sad comment of life imitating art: Shortly before
this episode aired, Karl Swenson (who was in failing health) died of a
heart attack; he was 70.
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95. Fagin
Laura feels ignored and left out when Charles spends all of his time with
Albert and the calf given to Albert. Albert runs away after overhearing
Charles and Caroline talking about Laura not feeling that she is part of
the family anymore. Laura takes Albert's calf to the fair and wins first
place. She dedicates the award to Albert. Albert, who is secretly hiding
and watching the show, comes out when he hears Laura's heartfelt words.
b: 23-Oct-1978 w: Carole Raschella & Michael Raschella d: Michael Landon
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96. Harriet's Happenings
Guest Star: King Moody (Otto Schiller) Ike Eisenmann (Erich Schiller) John
Hillerman (Murdock)
Harriet Oleson begins writing an editorial in the newspaper called
"Harriet's Happenings". Things become bad when Harriet starts writing
nasty things about a family. One day at church, while Reverend Alden is
away, Charles is giving the sermon. To try to show Mrs. Oleson that she
was wrong for saying the things she did against the German family, Charles
asks Mrs. Oleson to come up and read a German bible for everyone. When she
can't read it, Mrs. Oleson realizes that a German family is no different
than any American family.
b: 30-Oct-1978 w: John T. Dugan d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: Mrs. Oleson is so fond of writing rumors, gossip and lies that Laura
and Albert print a few of their own about her. The scenes where the story
about Mrs. Oleson and Nellie are funny and Caroline's dealing of her, when
she wants Laura and Albert punished, plays Mrs. Oleson at her own game.
But Harriet Oleson comes out fighting.
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97. The Wedding
Adam finally asks Mary to marry him. She begins having second thoughts
when her parents starting talking about being grandchildren and how hard
it was to keep track of Mary when she was little. Mary begins to wonder if
she could take care of a child. A blind child gets caught in a dust storm
and is found by Mary and Adam. After this, Mary realizes that she has
nothing to worry about. They get married by Reverend Alden.
b: 06-Nov-1978 w: Arthur Heinemann d: Michael Landon
NOTE: There was no guest stars but plenty of co-stars.
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98. Men Will Be Boys
Jonathan and Charles allow their boys to prove their manhood by allowing
them to take a trip to Sleepy Eye by themselves. Jonathan and Charles
secretly follow the boys. The boys end up making the trip with no problems
at all. However, the fathers get into some embarrassing situations
following their boys.
b: 13-Nov-1978 w: Don Balluck d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: As this story follows the male Ingalls and Garveys, there was no
guest stars but there were plenty of co-stars.
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99. The Cheaters
Andy Garvey's mother is embarrassed by her son's performance at school.
She hires Nellie Oleson to tutor him. Nellie reveals to Andy how she gets
such good grades. Nellie makes Andy keep the secret of Nellie cheating.
Andy eventually admits what he has been doing and his mother makes sure
that Nellie isn't able to cheat on the next test.
b: 20-Nov-1978 w: Arthur Heinemann d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: As this story revolves around the school and cheating, there is no
guest or co-starring roles.
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100. Blind Journey (1)
Guest Star: Leon Charles (Mr. Standish) Moses Gunn (Joe Kagan)
When the blind school closes up, the people of Walnut Grove decide to make
the old Reverend's house a blind school. Charles leads the students to
their new school. Mrs. Oleson comes along on the trip because she believes
that a prominent person will be with them.
This story is in part about racism. It begins with Joe Kagan's membership
to the church in Walnut Grove, something Mrs. Oleson is very much against
as he is black. Elsewhere, the blind school is forced to close. Charles
and Joe Kagan lead the group of blind students through the woods to their
new school in Walnut Grove, but not before Harriet has joined them,
willing and eager because she hears they will be joined by more blind
students and their teacher, who isn't blind, Hester-Sue Terhune. Harriet
says the name Terhune is very prominent and it must be a sophisticated
woman with a great upbringing. She buys a new dress and even wears a fancy
wig. Harriet walks as she refuses to sit next to Joe Kagan on one of the
wagons.
b: 27-Nov-1978 w: John T. Dugan s: Carole Raschella & Michael Raschella &
John T. Dugan d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: Racism and nasty comments abound and this is quite a powerful story
raising a very real problem that unfortunately still thrives today. But
this episode shows community spirit and watch out for all the jokes, many
involving Mrs. Oleson.
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101. Blind Journey (2)
Guest Star: Ketty Lester (Hester-Sue) Moses Gunn (Joe Kagan) Marcus Chong
(Samson)
When Mrs. Oleson meets Hester-Sue Terhune she is very disappointed to
discover she is black. Hester-Sue has bought black children to join the
rest of the blind school and they all continue the journey onwards to
Walnut Grove. In the end it takes the words of a little blind black boy to
teach her that prejudice is wrong, and Harriet comes to a crossroads in
her life, whilst Adam will have to face his deepest fear as he comes to a
crossing of his own.
b: 04-Dec-1978 w: John T. Dugan s: Carole Raschella & Michael Raschella &
John T. Dugan d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: 1) There are some thought-provoking words in this story of racism. A
recap at the beginning and the hilarious scenes in this episode are
provided for, mainly by Mrs. Oleson or things said and done to her; her
bigoted stubbornness is also tested. In the end, we see a different and
triumphant Mrs. Oleson; one we can all take note and be proud of.
2) Albert really changes color when he tries to be the 'Man of the House'.
3) We get to hear how Adam lost his sight.
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102. The Godsister
Guest Star: Patrick Sullivan Burke (Head Angel)
Carrie gets very lonely when no one is able to play with her. Carrie
creates an imaginary friend, Alyssa. She passes the time by "playing" with
Alyssa.
b: 18-Dec-1978
NOTE: Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush were only
eight years old when they shared the screen together for the first time.
This was the first and only time both twins were featured together during
the entire series. This episode also involves some of Hollywood's best
"trick camera" work.
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103. The Craftsman
Guest Star: Alvin Kupperman (Aaron Singerman) Frank DeKova (Brower) Don
'Red' Barry (Larrabee) John Bleifer (Isaac Singerman)
Albert becomes an apprentice of an old Jew, Isaac. The people in school
call Albert a Jew-lover and beat him up. Albert learns a sense of pride
from Isaac. Albert and Isaac become the best of friends.
b: 08-Jan-1979 w: Paul Wolff d: Michael Landon
NOTE: Another story about bigotry and that nasty Larrabee has his say.
This is another tear-jerker.
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104. Blind Man's Bluff
Guest Star: Bert Kramer (Timothy) Kathryn Leigh Scott (Belle) Ronnie
Scribner (Jordan) Ketty Lester (Hester-Sue)
After a boy is in an accident, he pretends to be blind to keep his parents
from getting divorced. Laura discovers that the boy isn't blind, but
doesn't tell his parents because the boy pleads with her not to. The boy
is involved in another accident and has a concussion. The concussion
causes him to not remember his pretending to be blind.
b: 15-Jan-1979 w: Arthur Heinemann d: William F. Claxton
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105. Dance With Me
Guest Star: Al Eisenmann (Ned) Eileen Heckart (Amanda Cooper)
Laura and Albert do some matchmaking for the upcoming dance.
b: 22-Jan-1979
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106. The Sound Of Children
Guest Star: Ellen Regan (Miss Elliott) Philip Abbott (Giles Kendall)
Mary is expecting a child. Mary is able to get Adam closer to his father
because of the expectancy of a child. His father even suggests that Mary
and Adam come live with him. After Mary has a miscarriage, Mary and Adam
really find out that Adam's father only wanted to be with Adam because of
the baby. They decide to remain in Walnut Grove.
b: 05-Feb-1979 w: Carole Raschella & Michael Raschella d: William F.
Claxton
NOTE: This is a story about love and loss for many of the cast.
Some tender scenes and don't forget those tissues.
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107. The Lake Kezia Monster
Guest Star: Hermione Baddeley (Kezia)
Kezia, a friend of Laura and Albert, believes she shouldn't have to pay
taxes. The property goes up for sale and Mrs. Oleson buys it. Mrs. Oleson
agrees to allow Kezia to be their servant. To try to get Mrs. Oleson off
of the property, Laura and Albert tell Nellie and Willie that a monster
was in the lake. Laura and Albert do several things to try to scare the
Oleson's off of the property. They finally succeed in doing that when they
dress up as a Loch Ness monster.
b: 12-Feb-1979 w: John T. Dugan d: Michael Landon
NOTE: This is a funny episode, jokes from everyone it would seem and too
many scenes of jokes and hilarity to mention. The monster is realistically
believable, as to have been made by the three youngsters.
Hermione Baddeley makes her final appearance
in the series as Kezia; after this she just simply vanishes like many
other Friends of the Ingalls that had episodes dedicated to them.
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108. Barn Burner
Guest Star: Jeff Corey (Judge Parker) Don 'Red' Barry (Larrabee) Moses
Gunn (Joe Kagan)
The price of wheat is falling. The farmers agree to sell their wheat at a
set price. However, one person in town sells to somebody at a lower price
because he didn't want a black person to get the same price for wheat as
he did. Mr. Garvey goes to the man's house and embarrasses him in front of
his wife. The man goes to Garvey's home, but only Andy is there. He knocks
Andy unconscious. When Andy awakens, he brings a lantern outside and takes
off on the horse to warn his dad. After finding his dad, the Garveys
return to find their barn on fire. The man who knocked Andy out is charged
with the crime until Andy realizes that he probably accidently caught the
barn on fire by leaving the lantern outside.
b: 19-Feb-1979 w: Don Balluck d: Michael Landon
NOTE: This story shows how a bigoted man can be consumed with such hatred
that he only hurts everyone around him, especially himself. A very lonely
place to be. The court verdict and Joe Kagan's speech is worth making note
of, with its powerful intensity.
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109. Enchanted Cottage
Guest Star: Ketty Lester (Hester-Sue) Nathan Adler (Dr. Fromm)
Mary starts to be able to distinguish light from dark and the Ingalls
believe she is regaining her sight. Mary is taken to the specialist only
to discover that a brain impulse was causing her to see light when she
felt the heat from the sun coming through a window. While Mary is away,
Albert and Laura fix up Mr. Edwards' old home. However, the only colors of
paint that the mercantile has is pink and purple. Mary returns and talks
to Laura in the old Edwards' cabin. Laura tells Mary that her and Albert
were building a club house. Mary tells Laura she is glad she can't see the
room after Laura tells her what colors they used.
b: 26-Feb-1979 w: Don Balluck d: William F. Claxton
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110. Someone Please Love Me
Guest Star: Charles Cioffi (Harper) Jenny Sullivan (Leslie) Bobby Rolofson
(Thomas) Kyle Richards (Samantha Harper)
Charles stays with a family while looking for some horses to buy. The
children of the family asks Mr. Ingalls if he could possibly do something
to keep their parents from splitting up. Thanks to Charles talking to the
husband and the wife, they decide to stay together and work things out.
b: 05-Mar-1979 w: Michael Landon d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: A story of love and a family almost torn apart. As this story is
placed mainly with the family that Charles stays with, the other Ingalls
and Walnut Grove Town people do not feature in this episode. (With the
exception of an epilogue from Laura).
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111. Mortal Mission
Guest Star: Jerry Hardin (Slade) Matt Clark (Seth Berwick) Jerry Hardin
(Slade) Ketty Lester (Hester-Sue)
Two men need money to survive the winter so they sell meat they know is
infected with anthrax. Several people in Walnut Grove get sick, so Charles
and Mr. Garvey travel to Springfield to pick up medical supplies. On the
way back, a man holds them up and takes the wagon. Charles and Jonathan
follow him to his house. The crazed man's wife finally convinces her
husband to let them go. Charles and Jonathan make it back. Several people
die in this show but all of the main actors are OK. There is a brief
period in this episode where Laura actually goes blind due to being
infected with anthrax.
b: 12-Mar-1979 w: John T. Dugan d: William F. Claxton
NOTE: Plenty of co-stars as so many people contract anthrax. Who will
survive?
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112. The Odyssey
Guest Star: Steve Shaw (Dylan) Melinda Cordell (Gwen) Ken O'Brien (Ferret)
J.S. "Joe" Young (Zacc McCabe)
Albert and Laura leave home to run away with their friend, Dylan. Dylan,
who is dying from leukemia, wants to achieve his life long dream of seeing
the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Ingalls catches up with the children, but when he
finds out what is going on, he helps them get to the ocean.
b: 19-Mar-1979 w: Carole Raschella & Michael Raschella d: Michael Landon
