Season 2 · Episode 22

Going Home

Season
Season 2
Episode
22 (45 overall)
First aired
March 31, 1976
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsLauraMary

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What happens

A tornado destroys the Ingalls wheat crop and leaves the farm in ruins. Discouraged and exhausted, Charles decides it's time to give up and move the family back to Wisconsin.

Laura prays for a miracle to keep them in Walnut Grove, and Mary realizes she may be leaving John behind. A moving season finale about home and perseverance.

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