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Little House on the Prairie S3E4 — Little Girl Lost
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 3•Episode 4

Little Girl Lost

8.4/10 · 424 votesOct 18, 197648 min

Ranked #4 of 21 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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Carrie, having tagged along on Laura and Mary's classroom assignment, falls down a mine shaft, providing an alcoholic ex-miner a chance at redemption.

Directed byMichael Landon
Written byPaul W. Cooper
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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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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

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Paul W. Cooper

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Episode Summary

"Little Girl Lost" is episode 4 of Little House on the Prairie season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 424 votes, ranking #4 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Landon and written by Paul W. Cooper, it aired on October 18, 1976.

Next: E5 · The Monster of Walnut GroveBest of Season 3