Season 4 · Episode 9

The High Cost of Being Right

Season
Season 4
Episode
9 (75 overall)
First aired
November 14, 1977
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsThe Garveys

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What happens

After the Garveys' barn burns down, money is tight, and Alice Garvey wants to take a job at the post office to help. Jonathan, proud and stubborn, forbids it.

The disagreement grows so serious that their marriage is in danger. Charles tries to help his friends see each other's side. A story about pride, partnership and marriage.

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