Season 2 · Episode 14

The Pride of Walnut Grove

Season
Season 2
Episode
14 (37 overall)
First aired
January 28, 1976
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Caroline IngallsLauraMary

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What happens

Mary earns a place in the state mathematics competition, and the whole town is proud. The town council raises money to send her, with Caroline going along.

With Ma away, Laura is left in charge of running the household, which is harder than it looks. Mary faces tough competition and doubts of her own. A celebration of learning and of a small town rallying behind one of its own.

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