Season 2 · Episode 18

The Long Road Home

Season
Season 2
Episode
18 (41 overall)
First aired
March 3, 1976
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsMr. Edwards

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What happens

Charles and Mr. Edwards take a high-paying but dangerous job hauling nitroglycerin across rough country. Their crew includes Henry Hill, a Black man, and Murphy, a bigot who doesn't hide his contempt.

The road throws every danger at them, from rough terrain to bandits, and the men's survival depends on working together. A tense story about prejudice, courage and friendship.

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