8.0/102 votes#1 - Mr. Edwards' Homecoming
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1974
While Charles is in Mankato, he runs into Mr. Edwards and invites him to come to Walnut Grove. Caroline tries to match Mr. Edwards up with Grace Snider, but instead she just ends up in the way since Mr. Edwards is able to charm Grace all by himself. Although there are a couple problems that must be overcome, things turn out for the best in the end.
Director: Michael Landon
Writer: Joel Murcott
7.0/101 votes#2 - The Dividing Wall
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/1963
Fred Kruger, Al Norman, and Terry are three ex-convicts who are now gainfully employed as garage mechanics. One day, they decide to break into a payroll office. They are unable to open the safe, so the take it with them to the garage. Unfortunately, the safe contains, not only money, but also a lethal radioactive isotope which, if released, could poison the city.
Director: Bernard Girard
Writer: Joel Murcott
7.0/101 votes#3 - Behind the Locked Door
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/27/1964
Newlyweds Dave and Bonnie Snowden visit the abandoned home of Bonnie's late father. In the home, Dave finds a locked door and comes to believe that there is something valuable inside. Later, Dave and Bonnie tell Bonnie's elderly mother Mrs. Daniels that they are married. Bonnie's mother is convinced that Dave is after her daughter inheritance. She tries to bribe Dave to annull the marriage. Dave refuses, but he is desperate for money. In an effort to convince Bonnie's mother of his good intentions. He convinces Bonnie to fake a suicide attempt by overdosing on sleeping pills. Dave hopes that Mrs. Daniels will see him caring for her and change her mind about him. Unfortunately, Bonnie is allergic to sleeping pills and accidently dies. After the funeral, Mrs. Daniels tells Dave that she has had a change of heart. She gives him the abandoned house. Dave heads to the home and again wonders what is behind the locked door. As he talks to himself,
Director: Robert Douglas
Writer: Joel Murcott
7.0/101 votes#4 - The Lash
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 11/30/1955
Bull Kendall, a former circus strongman, is determined to possess a valuable cargo of musk oil. He's willing to whip or even kill to get his way. Source: imdb.com
Director: Carl K. Hittleman
Writer: Joel Murcott
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"Mr. Edwards' Homecoming" is the best rated episode written by Joel Murcott. It scored 8/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Michael Landon. It aired on 10/2/1974 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Dividing Wall".