Season 3 · Episode 12

I'll Ride the Wind

Season
Season 3
Episode
12 (57 overall)
First aired
January 10, 1977
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Mary

What did you think of this episode?

See the fans’ top-rated episodes →

What happens

John Edwards Jr. wins a scholarship to study writing in Chicago, an opportunity of a lifetime. But it means leaving Mary behind.

The young couple has to decide whether their love can survive the distance, or whether they should part so John can chase his dream. A bittersweet coming-of-age episode.

More from Prairie Talk

Prairie Talk is the fan show about Little House on the Prairie, hosted by Blades and Mayo. We made this episode guide for fellow fans.