Season 2 · Episode 13

The Talking Machine

Season
Season 2
Episode
13 (36 overall)
First aired
January 14, 1976
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: LauraNels OlesonNellie

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What happens

Laura and Nellie both have their sights on the same boy, Jason. Nellie uses the newfangled talking machine (an early phonograph) to embarrass Laura in front of him.

When Nels Oleson finds out what his daughter did, he steps in and Nellie finally faces consequences. Laura and Jason find a real connection. A fun mix of rivalry and puppy love.

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