| "Second Chance" | |
| Season 8, Episode 16 #177 overall in Series | |
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| Original air date | February 8, 1982 |
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Second Chance |
| Written by | Don Balluck |
| Directed by | Maury Dexter |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous episode: "Uncle Jed" |
Next episode: "Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (Part 1) " |
Hester-Sue's ex-husband Sam Terhune comes to Walnut Grove, claiming he has reformed himself from his drinking and gambling and wants a second chance. Hester Sue believes him and it isn't long before they plan to get re-married. But on the wedding day, a surprise visitor shows up; who turns out to be Sam's wife Naomi saying she will divorce Sam and it becomes clear to Hester Sue that he does not deserve a second chance.
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
- Jason Bateman: James Cooper Ingalls
- Missy Francis: Cassandra Ingalls
- Wendi Turnbaugh and Brenda Turnbaugh: Grace Ingalls
- Kevin Hagen: Dr. Baker
- Dabbs Greer: Reverend Alden
- Matthew Laborteaux: Albert Quinn Ingalls
Guest Stars[]
Co-Starring[]
- Marguerite DeLain: Naomi Terhume
- William Edward Phipps: Hicks
- Jack Perkins: Bartender
Featuring[]
- Norman Rice: Croupier
- Ruth Foster: Melinda Foster
- Dan McBride: Customer
- Lexie Neal: Lexie/Saloon Girl
- Richard Lilley: Townsman
Quotes[]
- Sam (to Hester Sue): You mean, you don't hate me?
- Hester Sue: No. I'd have to still be in love with you to hate you.
- Caroline (to Hester Sue) It seems like life has given Sam a second chance. Doesn't everybody deserve that?
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