Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (2)

8.1/10 · 297 votesFeb 21, 198249 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

Almonzo, bitter at his apparent life-crippling illness, nearly gives up on life, despite the birth of little Rose. His attitude nearly drives Laura to consider leaving her husband. A tornado that destroys the farmstead may hold the key to both of their futures.

Cast9

Michael Landon

Charles Ingalls

Karen Grassle

Caroline Ingalls

Dean Butler

Almanzo James Wilder

Melissa Gilbert

Laura Ingalls

Lindsay Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Sidney Greenbush

Carrie Ingalls

Matthew Labyorteaux

Albert Quinn Ingalls

Katherine MacGregor

Harriet Oleson

Richard Bull

Nels Oleson

Crew2

Michael Landon

Director

Chris Abbott

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (2)" is episode 18 of Little House on the Prairie season 8. It scored 8.1/10 from 297 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Landon and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on February 21, 1982.

Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow (2)

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Season 8 Episodes22

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