Season 9 · Episode 8

The Return of Nellie

Season
Season 9
Episode
8 (187 overall)
First aired
November 15, 1982
Network
NBC

Who’s in it: Harriet OlesonNels OlesonNellieNancy

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What happens

Nellie Oleson Dalton comes home to Walnut Grove for a visit, and Harriet and Nels can't stop fussing over her. Alison Arngrim returns to her famous role.

Nancy is not happy to share the spotlight. Jealous of all the attention her famous big sister is getting, she acts out in classic Oleson style. A treat for Nellie fans, and a chance to see the original and the copy side by side.

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