| "Journey in the Spring (Part 1)" | |
| Season 3, Episode 6 #52 overall in Series | |
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| Series: | Little House on the Prairie |
| Network/Country: | NBC |
| Original air date | November 15, 1976 |
| Production code | 3011 |
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Journey in the Spring (Part 1) |
| Written by | Michael Landon |
| Directed by | Michael Landon |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous episode: "The Monster of Walnut Grove" |
Next episode: "Journey in the Spring (Part 2)" |
Plot[]
Charles' mother passes away after a long illness, and he travels back to Wisconsin to handle the funeral arrangements. His father, Lansford, becomes very despondent and – after an argument with Charles – tries to kill himself by setting his house on fire.
Charles saves Lansford and talks him into coming to Walnut Grove to sort out his emotions. While staying with his son's family, Lansford begins to form a special relationship with Laura.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Michael Landon as Charles Ingalls
- Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls
- Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls
- Melissa Sue Anderson as Mary Ingalls
- Lindsay Greenbush / Sidney Greenbush as Carrie Ingalls
Supporting Cast[]
- Victor French as Isaiah Edwards
- Brian Part as Carl Sanderson Edwards
- Kyle Richards as Alicia Sanderson Edwards
Guest Stars[]
- Arthur Hill as Lansford Ingalls
- Jan Sterling as Laura Colby Ingalls
- Matthew Laborteaux as Young Charles
- Mark Lenard as Peter Ingalls
- Hersha Parady as Eliza Ann Ingalls
- Jim Boles as Brewster
Uncredited Supporting Cast[]
- Carlena Gower as Amelia Ingalls
- Carl Pitti as Carl
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