Season 8 · Episode 4

Dark Sage

Season
Season 8
Episode
4 (161 overall)
First aired
October 26, 1981
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Charles IngallsDoc Baker

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What happens

Dr. Caleb Ledoux, a highly qualified Black physician, comes to Walnut Grove to help Doc Baker, and many townspeople refuse to be treated by him.

Charles stands by Dr. Ledoux, helping him deliver a baby, and Doc Baker makes an impassioned plea in church. A story about prejudice and respect.

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