Season 3 · Episode 17

To Live with Fear (Part 2)

Season
Season 3
Episode
17 (62 overall)
First aired
February 21, 1977
Network
NBC
AdventureTwo-part story

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsMaryMr. Edwards

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What happens

Mary needs another operation, and Charles keeps working himself ragged on the railroad. Worn out, he makes a mistake that causes an explosion, trapping him and another worker.

Mr. Edwards leads the rescue to dig them out. A tense conclusion to a two-parter about sacrifice and family.

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