| "Gold Country (Part 1)" | |
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| Original air date | April 4, 1977 |
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Gold Country (Part 1) |
| Written by | John Hawkins B.W. Sandefur |
| Directed by | Michael Landon |
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When their crops are destroyed by heavy rain, the Ingalls and Edwards families head west to pan for gold.
Cast
Starring
- Michael Landon: Charles Ingalls
- Karen Grassle: Caroline Ingalls
- Melissa Sue Anderson: Mary Ingalls
- Melissa Gilbert: Laura Ingalls
- Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush: Carrie Ingalls
- Richard Bull: Nels Oleson
- Barney: Jack
Guest Stars
Special Guest Star
- E.J. André: Zachariah
Co-Starring
- Larry Pennell: Griffin
- Wil Albert: Mr. Delano
- Larry Golden: Reverend Phillips
- Robert Forward: Harlan
- Brian Part: Carl Edwards
- Kyle Richards: Alicia Edwards
- Vernon Weddle: Anderson
Featuring
- Barbara Cason: Nelli (Uncredited)
- Steve Shaw: Sam Delano
- Alan McRae: Angus Thoms
- Carl Pitti: Carl
- Vanna Salviati: Mrs. Delano
- Sparky Watt: Mr. Sawyer
- Dick Armstrong: Grady Jennings
- Brian Libby: Jake
- Mark Stanoch: Unknown (uncredited)
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