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Little House on the Prairie S8E15 — Uncle Jed
7.7
Little House on the Prairie•Season 8•Episode 15

Uncle Jed

7.7/10 · 279 votesJan 31, 198249 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 8•matches the season avg

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An elderly relative of James and Cassandra tries to get custody away from Charles. He ends up being unsuccessful in the lawsuit, which means that Charles kept custody of the children.

Directed byMaury Dexter
Written byDon Balluck
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Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Dean Butler

Dean Butler

Almanzo James Wilder

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Lindsay Greenbush

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Matthew Labyorteaux

Matthew Labyorteaux

Albert Quinn Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

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Maury Dexter

Director

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Don Balluck

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Uncle Jed" is episode 15 of Little House on the Prairie season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 279 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Maury Dexter and written by Don Balluck, it aired on January 31, 1982.

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