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Little House on the Prairie S2E6 — The Spring Dance
7.5
Little House on the Prairie•Season 2•Episode 6

The Spring Dance

7.5/10 · 402 votesOct 29, 197549 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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Laura and Grace Snider both need dates for the annual Spring Dance, but those they have their eyes on seem not to be interested. Caroline shares with them a 'womanly wile' she used on Charles to get his attention, but when Laura and Grace try

Directed byWilliam F. Claxton
Written byGerry Day
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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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Gerry Day

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Episode Summary

"The Spring Dance" is episode 6 of Little House on the Prairie season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 402 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by William F. Claxton and written by Gerry Day, it aired on October 29, 1975.

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