Season 4 · Episode 4
The Handyman
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- 4 (70 overall)
- First aired
- October 3, 1977
- Network
- NBC
Who’s in it: Charles IngallsCaroline IngallsMary
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While Charles is away working, a handyman named Chris Nelson stays on to help Caroline finish some work around the house. He's kind, hardworking and good company.
Mary begins to suspect that something romantic is going on between Chris and her mother, and she confronts him. It turns out to be a misunderstanding, but feelings are tested. A thoughtful story about trust.
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