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 Pioneer family. Join me in this special edition episode as I share my thoughts and feelings (after reviewing all my notes from making this podcast series) of what an ideal viewing of the series would be. From the Ingalls piling into their family wagon in Wisconsin to Laura and her Monthly Crew at the Wilder Boarding House, Little House on the Prairie has a bit off filler we can trim off.

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 that something wicked this way comes for Albert and nothing will be able to help him. This is not the the visit home anyone expected. When is Miss Etta Plum’s wedding date? Do the writers ever remember anyone’s correct name? How reliable is Laura as a narrator?

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 speak? Is the door to Willie and Rachel's room always closed? Since Rachel is now also at the restaurant, where did Hester Sue go?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Shame - Smashing Pumpkins

Easy Ride - The Doors

Love - DJDS, Empress Of

Down - 311

Filthy/Gorgeous - Scissor Sister

Do What You Wanna Do - Lords of Acid

The Way That You Love Me - Paula Abdul

ONE MORE TIME - blink-182

Smile - Michael Jackson

One Less Bell to Answer - The 5th Dimension

A House Is Not a Home - Dionne Warwick

She’s American - The 1975's

All You Need Is Love - Jim Sturgess, Dana Fuchs

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 Willie? How did Nancy get a bridesmaid/maid of Honor dress so quickly? If Laura was just gifted this huge house, couldn't she have her parents move back to the area?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Love Letters - Kitty Lester

I Just Wanna F - David Guetta, Afro Jack, Timbaland and DEV

I Kissed A Girl - Jill Sobule

Another One Bites the Dust - Queen

Love Song - Lana Del Rey

B*tich, I’m Madonna - Madonna

Brown Eyed Girl - Everclear

You Got It - Roy Orbison

I’M THAT GIRL - Beyonce

My Mother-In-Law - Etta James

Maybe Your Right - Miley Cyrus

Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins

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 - Enya

Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival

Don’t Leave Me - Regina Spector

Brand New Girl - Julie Brown

Africa - TOTO

Voices - Madonna

Witness - Sarah McLachlan

Burning Down the House - The Talking Heads

A Place For Us - Fitz and The Tantrums

Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne

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. Why did Ruthie Leland leave Walnut Grove in the first place? Did we really see our first adult woman on the prairie in pants? Are Sarah's Daddy issues starting to becoming Jason's mommy issues?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Dressed For Success - roxette

Blue - Eiffel 65

I Wish - Skee- Lo

Better Than Fine - Fiona Apple

Fly - Nicki Minaj, Rhianna

Follow My Riddim (Ben Human Mix) - Maxwell Implosion

Growin' up - Bruce Springsteen

All Is Full of Love - Bjork

The Best Things In Life Are Free - Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross

Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton

Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels

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 friends. How many recycled storylines can you count in this episode? What was in Doc Baker's concoction he used to drown his sorrows? Why is no one concerned that Jenny has never been exposed to small pox?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley

Call Me Irresponsible - Frank Sinatra

How Do You Do - Roxette

Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes

Out Of The Woods - Taylor Swift

Foolish Games - Jewel

Ghost town - Benson Boone

Stay - Maurice Williams

Without You - Mariah Carey

Please Don’t Go - Double You

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 door mat become a thing? What else is going to happen with Mathu since we know he's still with Mr. Edwards?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Deeper and Deeper - Madonna

Heartbeats - The Knife

Mood Swings - Little Smiz

Cleanin' Out My Closet - Eminem

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For - U2

The Perfect Drug - Nine Inch Nails

I Try - Macy Gray

Nowhere To Run - Martha & The Vandellas

I’d Die Without You - P.M. Dawn

The Tip Of The Iceberg - Owl City

I Don’t Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) - Marilyn Manson