Season 5 · Episode 23

Mortal Mission

Season
Season 5
Episode
23 (111 overall)
First aired
March 12, 1979
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsThe Garveys

What did you think of this episode?

See the fans’ top-rated episodes →

What happens

A batch of contaminated mutton sickens Walnut Grove, and the town needs medicine fast. Charles and Jonathan ride out to get it.

On the way back they are robbed, and they have to track down the thieves to recover the medicine before it's too late. An action-packed race against time.

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.