| "The Legend of Black Jake" | |
| Season 8, Episode 7 #168 overall in Series | |
| Original air date | November 16, 1981 |
| Episode Guide | |
 IMDb
|
The Legend of Black Jake |
| Written by | Chris Abbott |
| Directed by | Michael Landon |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous episode: "Gambini the Great" |
Next episode: "Chicago" |
Nels Oleson is kidnapped by a pair of bumbling criminals who demand a $100 ransom. However, Harriet refuses to pay the ransom, leaving Nels to plot his own revenge.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Michael Landon: Charles Ingalls
- Karen Grassle: Caroline Ingalls
- Melissa Gilbert: Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Lindsay Greenbush and Sidney Greenbush: Carrie Ingalls
- Katherine MacGregor: Harriet Oleson
- Richard Bull: Nels Oleson
- Dean Butler: Almanzo Wilder
- Jonathan Gilbert: Willie Oleson
- Allison Balson: Nancy Oleson
- Kevin Hagen: Hiram Baker
- Dabbs Greer: Reverend Alden
Guest Stars[]
Co-Starring[]
- Sam Edwards:Anderson
Featuring[]
- Gavin Mooney: Policeman
- Ruth Foster: Melinda Foster
- Carl Pitti: Townsman
Quotes[]
- Reverend Alden: I'm not used to handling guns. The Bible is my weapon!
- Georgie: Here, you go. Better eat yourself something there!
- Mrs. Oleson: I'd rather starve.
- Georgie (takes a good look at her): Well, I'm telling you, that could take a real long time.
External links[]
| Previous episode: | Next episode: |
| Gambini the Great | Chicago |