News of the World

3.5/10 · 23 votesJul 9, 202646 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

As the house on the prairie approaches completion, a troubling encounter makes the family reconsider their decision to settle in Independence.

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 4.4

Independence

E2 3.7

The House on the Prairie

News of the World

Life Let Us Cherish

A Circle of Blue Sky

Peace on Earth

A Softer Note in the Sound of the Wind

E8 3.4

This Is Now

Cast5

Luke Bracey

Charles Ingalls

Crosby Fitzgerald

Caroline Ingalls

Alice Halsey

Laura Ingalls

Skywalker Hughes

Mary Ingalls

Kowen Cadorath

Caleb

Crew3

Francesca Butler

Writer

Julie Anne Robinson

Director

C. Kim Miles

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"News of the World" is episode 3 of Little House on the Prairie season 1. It scored 3.5/10 from 23 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 3.7). Directed by Julie Anne Robinson and written by Francesca Butler, it aired on July 9, 2026.

News of the World

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast5

Crew3

Discussion

Episode Summary