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Little House on the Prairie S3E3 — The Race
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 3•Episode 3

The Race

8.1/10 · 397 votesOct 11, 197648 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Laura and her horse, Bunny, are picked to win at the horse race in town. Since Mrs. Oleson doesn't want Laura to win, she buys a great thoroughbred for Nellie to ride.

Directed byWilliam F. Claxton
Written byJohn V. Hanrahan
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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

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William F. Claxton

William F. Claxton

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John Loeffler

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John V. Hanrahan

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Ted Voigtlander

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Episode Summary

"The Race" is episode 3 of Little House on the Prairie season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 397 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by William F. Claxton and written by John V. Hanrahan, it aired on October 11, 1976.

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