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Little House on the Prairie S2E21 — Soldier's Return

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Little House on the Prairie•Season 2•Episode 21

Soldier's Return

7.7/10 · 414 votesMar 24, 197649 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

The son of Mrs. Whipple returns to Walnut Grove after serving in the Civil War. To forget his painful past, he takes morphine, which he becomes addicted to.

Directed byWilliam F. Claxton

Written byB.W. Sandefur

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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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William F. Claxton

William F. Claxton

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B.W. Sandefur

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Soldier's Return" is episode 21 of Little House on the Prairie season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 414 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by William F. Claxton and written by B.W. Sandefur, it aired on March 24, 1976.

Next: E22 · Going Home Best of Season 2