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Little House on the Prairie S7E5 — The Silent Cry
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Little House on the Prairie•Season 7•Episode 5

The Silent Cry

7.9/10 · 329 votesOct 20, 198049 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

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A story of fear (for the brothers), heartache and love. Houston, an old man, takes care of two runaway orphans. The orphans were running away because the orphanage wants to separate them. Houston talks to the adopting parents and convinces them to take

Directed byMichael Landon
Written byMichael Landon
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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 Kendall

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Matthew Labyorteaux

Matthew Labyorteaux

Albert Quinn Ingalls

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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Director

Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Silent Cry" is episode 5 of Little House on the Prairie season 7. It scored 7.9/10 from 329 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael Landon and written by Michael Landon, it aired on October 20, 1980.

Next: E6 · Portrait of LoveBest of Season 7