Little House on the Prairie S1E21 — Survival
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 1•Episode 21

Survival

7.9/10 · 437 votesFeb 26, 197549 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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The Ingallses have to seek shelter when a blizzard hits. There they meet an Indian who helps them out. A marshall, looking for the Indian, comes by...

Directed byWilliam F. Claxton
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Cast8

Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Melissa Sue Anderson

Melissa Sue Anderson

Mary Ingalls

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

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P

Preston Wood

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Haskell B. Boggs

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John Hawkins

Teleplay

William F. Claxton

William F. Claxton

Director

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Episode Summary

"Survival" is episode 21 of Little House on the Prairie season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 437 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by William F. Claxton, it aired on February 26, 1975.

Next: E22 · To See the WorldBest of Season 1