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Little House on the Prairie S1E2 — The House on the Prairie
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 1•Episode 2

The House on the Prairie

3.7/10 · 22 votesJul 9, 202652 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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A neighbor steps up to help the Ingalls build their new home, but their growing bond is threatened by the shadows of his past — and Caroline's.

Directed byJulie Anne Robinson
Written byRebecca Sonnenshine
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Luke Bracey

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Charles Ingalls

Crosby Fitzgerald

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Episode Summary

"The House on the Prairie" is episode 2 of Little House on the Prairie season 1. It scored 3.7/10 from 22 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 3.7). Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, it aired on July 9, 2026.

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