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Little House on the Prairie (1974)

“Together, a pioneering family faces a crucial test of its courage and its love!”

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Plot

"Little House on the Prairie" is an enduring television drama inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved "Little House" novels. The saga unfolds in the late 1800s and centers on the humble, hardworking Ingalls clan - Charles, Caroline, Mary, Laura, Carrie, and later members Grace, Albert, James, and Cassandra. Their tale of life and love is set against the rustic backdrop of Plum Creek, near the charming hamlet of Walnut Grove. Narrated often from Laura's perspective, the series traces the trajectory of her life, from a childhood steeped in the rhythms of farm life to her blossoming adulthood with Almanzo Wilder, with whom she establishes a family of her own. The series, while deriving inspiration from Wilder's autobiographical novels, takes a freewheeling approach to the source material. Key events and factual elements, like Mary's heartrending blindness and Laura's future, serve as anchors in the narrative sea of the series. Walnut Grove, painted with a palette of colorful characters, forms the heart of the story. The community is populated by individuals like Miss Beadle, the first of a succession of teachers that culminates with Laura herself, the compassionate Dr. Hiram Baker, the pious Reverend Robert Alden, and the industrious Mr. Hanson, owner of the local lumber mill. The affluent Olesons, operators of the town's mercantile, are often at odds with the Ingalls, save for the patriarch. The Ingalls' narrative tapestry is further enriched by the inclusion of their friends - the Edwards, the Garveys, and the Carters, the latter of whom takes up residence in the Ingalls' homestead in the final season. "Little House on the Prairie" is an enthralling exploration of the trials, triumphs, and timeless truths of life in a simpler era.

Where to watch Little House on the Prairie?

Little House on the Prairie is a drama show featuring Michael Landon and created by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Little House on the Prairie is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee and it's also available on Peacock Premium.

It is also possible to buy Little House on the Prairie on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store and Vudu.