Episodes
- S8 E1 - Reincarnation of Nellie Pt. 1October 4, 198149minPercival takes over the family business when his father dies, which means that he and Nellie will remain in New York permanently.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E2 - Reincarnation of Nellie Pt. 2October 11, 198149minNels and Harriet's newly adopted daughter Nancy settles in quickly at her new home. Harriet delights in spoiling her rotten, but the child is a diabolical monster who creates major trouble everywhere she goes.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E3 - Growing PainsOctober 18, 198149minAfter adopting two more children, Charles and Caroline must adjust to managing five young children. The family tension mounts when James runs away after getting into an argument with Albert.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E4 - Dark SageOctober 25, 198149minWhen Doc Baker's work load becomes too much for one person, arrangements are made for an African-American doctor and his wife to join the community.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E5 - A Wiser HeartNovember 1, 198149minAt the invitation of Eliza Jane. Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but the experience is marred by a rude professor who cuts her down at every turn.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E6 - Gambini The GreatNovember 8, 198149minAging circus daredevil Gambini the Great has a hypnotic effect on the children of Walnut Grove, especially Albert and Willie. A tragedy during one of Gambini's stunts will provide a chilling lesson in hero worship.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E7 - The Legend of the Black JakeNovember 15, 198149minA pair of bumbling crooks kidnaps Nels and holds him for ransom. However, Mrs. Olesen refuses to pay the $100 fee required to free her husband, so Nels decides to work with the crooks to get his revenge. In the process, nearly everyone in Walnut Grove finds themselves on the wrong side of the criminals.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E8 - ChicagoNovember 22, 198149minCharles travels to Chicago to comfort a deeply grieving Mr. Edwards, whose son John Jr. had died in a tragic accident. But that grief soon gives way to rage when it becomes apparent John Jr.'s death was no accident.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E9 - For The Love of NancyNovember 29, 198149minA young, overweight boy named Elmer Miles is mercilessly teased at school. However, Nancy - of all people - goes easy on him because she actually seems to like him. Of course, she has plenty of ulterior motives up her sleeve once she gains Elmer's trust.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E10 - Wave of the FutureDecember 6, 198149minMrs. Oleson decides that reopening Nellie's Restaurant and Hotel as a franchised restaurant will result in big business for the fledgling business.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E11 - A Christmas They Never ForgotDecember 20, 198149minAn unrelenting blizzard on Christmas eve leaves friends and family snowbound at the Ingalls homestead. Caroline, Laura and Hester Sue share memories of Christmases past.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E12 - No Beast So FierceJanuary 3, 198249minA timid young boy named Gideon with a stuttering problem arrives at Walnut Grove's school and is ridiculed by the other children. James reaches out and befriends him, but their budding friendship stands to be destroyed when James makes a foolish mistake right in front of Gideon.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E13 - Stone SoupJanuary 17, 198249minA pregnant Laura has a tough time caring for the Wilder farm when Almanzo and Charles are away on a delivery trip to Arizona. Laura has a heart-to-heart talk with Willie about responsibility and being a role model.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E14 - The LegacyJanuary 24, 198249minA present-day couple buy an antique, table with a large "I" branded on it and are curious to learn about its origins. The story focuses on Charles' efforts to patent the table and have it mass-produced.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E15 - Uncle JedJanuary 31, 198249minCharles and Caroline are about to adopt James and Cassandra, but their Uncle Jed comes forward demanding custody of the Cooper children.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E16 - Second ChanceFebruary 7, 198249minHester Sue's ex-husband, Sam, arrives in Walnut Grove, stating that he is reformed from his days of drinking, gambling and wild living. Sam appears to be reformed and Hester Sue believes him enough to agree to re-marry him.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E17 - Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Pt. 1February 14, 19821 h 13 minThe marriage between Almanzo and Laura faces its first stern test when he falls seriously ill with diphtheria and later suffers a crippling stroke. Eliza Jane arrives to help care for her brother, but makes matters worse by babying him.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E18 - Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Pt. 2February 21, 198249minThe arrival of her first child should be a beautiful time for Laura, but it is tainted by Almanzo's increasingly bitter attitude, as well as the possibility that Laura and Almanzo might lose their home. Frustration meets with anger as Laura feels that her marriage is slipping away.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E19 - A Promise to KeepFebruary 28, 198249minMr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly destroys his cherished friendship with Charles when he causes an accident that nearly kills Albert.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E20 - A Faraway CryMarch 7, 198249minA longtime friend of Caroline writes to her and asks for help. Her friend is pregnant and lives at a gold prospector's camp where there is an outbreak of influenza.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E21 - He Was Only Twelve Pt. 1May 2, 198249minTragedy strikes when James, who is traveling with Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards to Sleepy Eye--is shot during a brutal bank robbery. When James slips into a coma, Charles goes with Mr. Edwards and Albert to track down the criminals and bring them to justice.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S8 E22 - He was only Twelve Pt. 2May 9, 198249minAs James lies in a coma at the Ingalls house, Charles increases the distress of his family by denying the child's impending death. Angry that nobody - not even Doc Baker - offers any hope for James' recovery, Charles takes his son away to the mountains, where he builds a temple and prays fiercely for a miracle.Watch with a free Prime trial
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