From Plum Creek With Love: A Little House on the Prairie Podcast

*PODCAST SERIES FINALE* Caroline Ingalls returns, with Charles in tow, to visit with her daughter, granddaughter and Manly Child in Walnut Grove. However, there's something on the horizon to disrupt the peace and tranquility of this visit to the tiny hamlet. Enter Nathan Lassiter, a land developer who has a major surprise for the Citizens of Walnut Grove. Despite their best efforts, things look bl...

As we approach the ending of this podcast celebrating the T.V. series Little House on the Prairie, it is time to share my all time top Ten favorite episodes. As an extra bonus, I'm also going to include my list of the 3 worst episodes in the series. Are your favorites my favorites too? Do we agree on which episodes deserve to be skipped, ignored, forgotten? Why has the series been so Awesome?

A warmer than usual holiday season has arrived in the Walnut Grove area and contrary to popular belief it hasn't made things easier. First, while Christmas shopping in Mankato with her parents, Toddler Rose is kidnapped by a grief stricken new mom. The search for her leaves the Carters, back in Walnut Grove, with zero presents to exchange come Christmas Eve. This news also leads to Lil Bro' Jason...

Remember the episode when they played Baseball and there was a giant brawl at the end? Or the time Nellie ruined a perfectly good wig or the time Colonel Sanders came to Walnut Grove? It's easy to forget, at its core, Little House on the Prairie is about the Ingalls family. And with over 200 episodes it's safe to say not all of them are necessary or contribute to the ongoing story of this...

After a trip to check out universities and starting the admissions process to enroll into medical school, Albert and Charles end up in Walnut Grove. Where, once again, the area is having to work through another economic crisis. This visit home is great if it wasn't for these pesky nose bleeds that have started to become more frequent in Albert's life. However, the nose bleeds are an indication tha...

It's the final episode of Little House on the Prairie and what better way to celebrate than by....introducing a new character. Enter Sherwood "Woody" Montague who has arrived in the area to write a book and is full of surprises. He's not the only one, a stranger named Mr. Rodgers shows up looking for Mathu and needless to say Mr. Edwards's life is about to change. What other languages does Woody s...

The moment we've all be waiting for is finally here....Willie graduates from school! Not only that he has a job, a new girlfriend and something that sounds like a five year plan. Which all contradict with the plans that Harriet has for him. But after years/seasons of being the lowest on the Oleson family tree, Willie finally has a major glow up. Why have we gotten so few episodes that featured Wil...

For some reason it was decided that Little House on the Prairie needed an episode that features an orangutang and here we are. How many screwball comedy episodes does this season need? Why does everyone seem to forget to mention Blanche is not human? Is this the worst episode of Little House on the Prairie? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Goodbye Horses - Q Lazzarus  Storms in Africa -...

Lil' Bro Jason is left in a scramble trying to get something for his mom's upcoming birthday. Enter Ruthie Leland, former Walnut Grover resident who is back in the area and puts Jason to work. What develops is a friendship that starts to get Sarah Carter wondering "who does this woman think she is?". However, Sarah comes around when she realizes Ruthie's visit to Walnut Grove might be her last. Wh...

Laura's and Alamanzo's dream of expanding their family is short lived with their newest edition ends up having a short shelf life. In her grief, Laura blames Doc Baker for the lose causing him to become the episode's social pariah. However, when Baby Rose's life is in jeopardy Doc Baker is called in. Despite her grudge, Laura realizes how far Doc Baker will go to save his patients and help his fri...

Thanks to the sleuthing of Doc Baker, Albert's substance abuse is exposed. Charles is in denial the problem is severe until an incident at school proves him otherwise. Understanding the root of all their troubles, Charles is ready to delivery some TLC (Tough Loving Charles) to get his son back. Prior to the detox, how long had Charles planned to stay in Walnut Grove? When did hiding a key under a...

Charles returns to Walnut Grove hoping to avoid a prison sentence for Albert for some juvenile deliquiencey. It’s not only the petty crime, Albert has also lost interest in the all the things that use to motivate him. Also, his behavior has started to frighten people. What no one knows however, is Albert has a dark secret that even in a place like Walnut Grove you can't hide from. Why do I fee lik...

Laura, with a little push from Almanzo, has begun turning her childhood memories into a novel in the hope of winning a writing contest. When those dreams seem to come true, Laura is caught up in the world of publishing. However, there's a catch and Laura's simple homespun tales are soon morphed into grand epics of survival. Leaving Laura left to wonder "Did I really live like that?". How many of t...

Recently released brothers Cole, Bart and Lonnie Younger are determined to relive their criminal glory days. Only problem is they never had any to begin with. Through miscommunication and mistaken identity this bumbling trio manage to have an entire episode about their shenanigans and we, as well as Mr. Edwards, are along for the buffoonery. What did the Younger Brothers do that had them incarcera...

We finally get to know a little more about the Carter family when Sarah's newspaper tycoon Dad, Elliot Reed, arrives in town. It's hard to miss him because he attempts to take over and manage his daughter's life. However, his over domineer character clashes with everything and everyone, leaving Elliot to face some realities about his own life choices. Where else have the Carters lived? Is anyone E...

Jenny Wilder is, once again, pulled out of the water unconscious. Unfortunately this time she is left with some lasting effects from the incident. Despite the opinion of Doc Baker and a number of big city doctors that Jenny will never recover, the senior doctor in the Walnut Grove area, Doctor Marvin, believes otherwise. Separating Jenny from an over-protective Auntie Laura, Doctor Marvin helps Je...

Almanzo is receiving an award at a grange convention out in San Francisco. With John Carter by his side, these two are in for a world of hurt out on the West Coast. Back in the W.G., A young fresh-faced Reverend arrival in town has Mr. Edwards suspicious of some infidelity. Not only that, he manages to get Reverend Allen paranoid about job displacement at the same time. Why couldn't this episode f...

At first everyone is excited about the news of a railroad building through the Walnut Grove area. It is then cursed when it's scheduled constructoion puts two of Hero townships most famous houses right in its crosshairs. Is this the same railroad company from The runaway caboose? Why is John Carter the biggest drama queen in the episode? Who wants a posse of armed Prairie wives? Spotify Playli...

A former student of the HIB, Janie Canfield, returns to visit with friends in Walnut Grove, leading to a May -September romance between her and Mr. Edwards. The relationship is made even more complex when an experimental operation that could possibly restore Janie's sight is introduced into the fold. I wonder if someone told Janie the old HIB building magically rebuilt itself? Does anyone believe...

Walnut Grove's original Queen B has returned for a visit with the family, leaving Nancy in the shadow of her big sister. Lacking/craving attention, Nancy tries to steal the episode by running away and making it all about her. What's another word for disappointed? Why does Nellie's new hair style resemble a bulb vegetable? How come we didn't't get more scenes with Nellie and Willie? Spotify Playlis...

Mathu's capture, "Doctor" Joshua McQueen, returns to the W.G. and he's not alone when he brings the law. A courtroom drama unfolds as both sides fight over Mathu's custody. Are we going to see more Mathu and more sign language in Walnut Grove? What ISN'T Harriet willing to do for a buck? What happens to McQueen? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— Urgent - Foreigne...

An abused boy masqueraded as a wild child escapes his capture and finds sanctuary with Mr. Edwards. Who knew an episode description could be contained to one sentence? Where has Laura been storing her old Sign Language books? Would you trust Mr. Edwards with a pair of scissors? Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————— The Wild Boys - Duran Duran Leader of the Pack - The  Shangri-Las 1951 / What...

Upon arriving in Walnut Grove, Little Lou Bates becomes: the provider of his mother, unemployed, a new father and a widow. And witness to it all is John Carter who does all he can to help his new friend out. While Harriet decides to help out the best way she can... by getting in the way. When a well rescue has only one man for the job, Lou Bates steps in and proves who is the bigger person. Was Lo...

Thomas Stark believes that everyone is against him including his own family. Unable to deal with the stress of losing everything, Thomas takes a dark turn that leads to a manhunt. While the men are out looking, it's Laura, Jenny and Little Baby Rose that have to deal with him. Except Thomas Stark believes he is with his own family and to him there are a few things not adding up. What other ski...

After the return of Lars Hanson's old House, Harriet finds a bond inside that entitles her to a repayment plan from the town. Instead of cashing out, she uses the power of the bond to begin rebranding Walnut Grove in her own image. Which brings about an election for the first Mayor of Walnut Grove. When was Walnut Grove founded? Can you imagine: Hansonville? How come we've never heard any history...