The Family Tree

8.3/10 · 353 votesSep 30, 197949 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 6•+0.6 vs season avg

Each student must trace their family tree for a school assignment. Albert is unsure how he can do the assignment. The Ingalls decide to legally adopt Albert, but run into problems when Mr. Quinn, Albert's father shows up. He wants Albert until he sees him.

Cast9

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Melissa Sue Anderson

Mary Ingalls Kendall

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Matthew Labyorteaux

Albert Quinn Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

Crew6

William F. Claxton

Director

Ted Voigtlander

Director of Photography

Walter M. Jefferies

Art Direction

Clay Bartels

Editor

Vince Gutierrez

Writer

Don Webb

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Episode Summary

"The Family Tree" is episode 3 of Little House on the Prairie season 6. It scored 8.3/10 from 353 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William F. Claxton and written by Vince Gutierrez, it aired on September 30, 1979.

The Family Tree

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Season 6 Episodes23

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