Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie, Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Part 2

Season 8, Episode 18

Almanzo rejects Laura's attempts to help him walk, until she loses hope as well.

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The Reincarnation of Nellie Part 1
S8 E1 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The Olesons go to an orphanage to find a daughter after Nellie moves to New York.

The Reincarnation of Nellie Part 2
S8 E2 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Nancy Oleson causes havoc as she schemes to win the lead in the school festival.

Growin' Pains
S8 E3 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Newly adopted James runs away when he believes the Ingalls do not have room for him.

Dark Sage
S8 E4 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Overworked Dr. Baker is shocked to discover his new medical partner is Black.

A Wiser Heart
S8 E5 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Laura's teacher suggests her grade will depend on her reaction to his romantic overtures.

Gambini the Great
S8 E6 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The children of town idolize an aging daredevil.

The Legend of Black Jake
S8 E7 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mrs. Oleson refuses to pay $100 ransom to the bumblers holding Mr. Oleson hostage.

Chicago
S8 E8 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

In Chicago, Mr. Edwards suspects the death of his son was no accident.

For the Love of Nancy
S8 E9 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

A fat, sensitive boy withstands classmates' taunts but gets angry when Nancy spurns him.

Wave of the Future
S8 E10 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mrs. Oleson converts her restaurant to "fast food," but her success causes problems.

A Christmas They Never Forgot
S8 E11 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The Ingalls family and friends remember Christmases past while snowbound on Christmas Eve.

No Beast So Fierce
S8 E12 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Hunting for a runaway friend, James and Charles encounter a feral dog that changes their lives.

Stone Soup
S8 E13 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Laura risks her life and her unborn child to keep a new orchard alive through drought.

The Legacy
S8 E14 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

A modern couple buys a piece of antique furniture, unaware of Charles' pains to create it.

Uncle Jed
S8 E15 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

James and Cassandra's elderly relative comes to Walnut Grove to get custody.

Second Chance
S8 E16 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Charles and Caroline decide to help Hester Sue's reformed husband win her back.

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Part 1
S8 E17 • 73m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Efforts do not relieve Almanzo's depression.

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Part 2
S8 E18 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Almanzo rejects Laura's attempts to help him walk, until she loses hope as well.

A Promise to Keep
S8 E19 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Isaiah Edwards seeks refuge with the Ingallses after his wife throws him out for drinking.

A Faraway Cry
S8 E20 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Caroline and Dr. Baker go to an unhealthy mining camp to care for her ailing, pregnant friend.

He Was Only Twelve Part 1
S8 E21 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards follow the bank robbers who shot innocent bystander James.

He Was Only Twelve Part 2
S8 E22 • 48m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

James' impending death prompts a religious revelation for Charles.

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  • About this Episode
  • Almanzo rejects Laura's attempts to help him walk, until she loses hope as well.
  • CastMichael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert
  • CrewMichael Landon (Director), William F. Claxton (Director), Maury Dexter (Director)
  • GenreDrama
  • Seasons9
  • StudioNational Broadcasting Company

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