Season 7 · Episode 18

Sylvia (Part 2)

Season
Season 7
Episode
18 (153 overall)
First aired
February 16, 1981
Network
NBC
TearjerkerRomanceTwo-part story

Who’s in it: Albert

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What happens

Sylvia's father plans to take her away from Walnut Grove, and Albert and Sylvia decide to run away and marry. Before they can leave, her attacker strikes again.

The two-parter ends in tragedy, with Sylvia dying in Albert's arms. Widely considered one of the most disturbing Little House stories ever aired.

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