Season 9

Retitled Little House: A New Beginning, the final season follows Laura and Almanzo after Charles and Caroline move to Iowa. The Carter family moves into the little house, and Jenny Wilder, Matthew and a grown-up Willie join the story. Season 9 aired on NBC in 1982–83 and has 21 episodes. Pick one below for a full synopsis.

1. 1Times Are Changing (Part 1)First aired September 27, 1982The ninth season, retitled Little House: A New Beginning, opens with big changes.
2. 2Times Are Changing (Part 2)First aired October 4, 1982After her father dies, Jenny Wilder is lost and angry, and much of her anger lands on Laura.
3. 3Welcome to OlesonvilleFirst aired October 11, 1982Harriet Oleson digs up an old financial document that she believes gives her the power to rename the town after her family.
4. 4RageFirst aired October 18, 1982A farmer named Stark is turned down for a loan he desperately needs, and the rejection pushes him past the breaking point.
5. 5Little LouFirst aired October 25, 1982Little Lou, a former circus performer who is a little person and a widower, is trying to support his baby.
6. 6The Wild Boy (Part 1)First aired November 1, 1982A traveling medicine man named McQueen keeps a boy as a sideshow “wild boy,” beating him and treating him like an animal.
7. 7The Wild Boy (Part 2)First aired November 8, 1982Nancy Oleson learns there is a reward for the runaway boy and betrays Matthew to McQueen.
8. 8The Return of NellieFirst aired November 15, 1982Nellie Oleson Dalton comes home to Walnut Grove for a visit, and Harriet and Nels can't stop fussing over her.
9. 9The Empire BuildersFirst aired November 22, 1982The railroad wants to come through Walnut Grove, promising jobs, growth and prosperity.
10. 10LoveFirst aired November 29, 1982Jane Canfield, a former student at the school for the blind, returns to Walnut Grove and falls in love with Mr.

11. 11Alden's DilemmaFirst aired December 6, 1982Reverend Alden fears his congregation is slipping away, never suspecting they're secretly building him a surprise.
12. 12Marvin's GardenFirst aired January 3, 1983Dr.
13. 13Sins of the FathersFirst aired January 10, 1983Sarah Carter's wealthy, domineering father, Elliott Reed, comes to visit and quickly makes it clear he disapproves of the life she has chosen.
14. 14The Older BrothersFirst aired January 17, 1983Mr.
15. 15Once Upon a TimeFirst aired January 24, 1983Laura writes a novel about growing up in the Ingalls family, and it wins a writing contest.
16. 16Home AgainFirst aired February 7, 1983Michael Landon returns as Charles.
17. 17A Child with No NameFirst aired February 14, 1983Laura gives birth to a baby boy, but the infant dies before he can even be named.
18. 18The Last SummerFirst aired February 21, 1983Jason Carter takes on odd jobs for Ruthy Leland, a girl his age.
19. 19For the Love of BlancheFirst aired March 7, 1983Mr.
20. 20May I Have This Dance?First aired March 14, 1983Willie Oleson is all grown up and in love with Rachel Brown, and he wants to marry her and run the family restaurant.
21. 21Hello and GoodbyeFirst aired March 21, 1983Matthew's real father turns up, and the boy leaves Walnut Grove to live with him.