Returning to the W.G., after his drinking causes issues with his family, Mr. Edwards tries to start his life over. However, his troubles only follow as he continues to hit the bottle. The situations even leads to Charles disowning his best friend, leaving only one person left to care: Laura. Where exactly did Mr. Edwards and the family live? Has the mercantile always closed at 2 on Saturdays? What other things happened in Reverend Alden's youth?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Excuse Me Mr. - No Doubt

Ditty - Paperboy

Open Arms - Journey

Paper Bag - Fiona Apple

D.U.I - The Offspring

Cure for Pain - Morphine

On My Own - Miley Cyrus

Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof

The Godfather Waltz (main title) - Nino Rota, Carlo Savina

Holy Ghost - Borne

Wash All Over Me - Madonna

Freez-Frame - The J. Geils Band

Picking up the tragedies right where we left off, the Wilder house is leveled by a passing tornado. Seeing Laura at her lowest finally gets Almanzo to Manly-up and change the situation. Relying on the help of Grandpa Charles, Almanzo not only gets himself out of his wheelchair but also to work on rebuilding his life. There's only one finally obstacle in his way to make his family happy: Eliza Jane. How close did the tornado get to Walnut Grove? What did Caroline use to mend the glass bread plate? Does anyone else feel A Wiser Heart should've aired after this episode?

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Karma - Alicia Keys

Safe and sound - Capital Cities

Move On - Mike Poser

I’ve Still Got My Health - Bette Midler

It’s a Miracle - Culture Club

You’ve Got A Friend - Carole King

One More Time - Daft Punk

Long Way To Go - Gwen Stefani feat. Andre 3000

Pretty Good Year - Tori Amos

What should be a joyous occasion, with the upcoming birth of their child (finally) is overshadowed by numererous misfortunes that truly test the strength of Laura and Almanzo. From sickness, failed crop, a horse breeding business gone bust, a stroke, mountains of debt, an unexpected guest...this episode is a non-stop train ride to disaster fatigue. And, sadly, this is just part one.

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

My Neck, My Back - Khia

The Rose - Bette Midler

Storms - Fleetwood Mac

Walk The Line - Iggy Azalea

It’s Too Late - Carole King

Help - The Beatles

Coming Out of the Dark - Gloria Estefan

Love Theme From Chinatown - Jerry Goldsmith

Unapologetic Bitch - Madonna

Perfect Illusion - Lady Gaga

Creep - Stone Temple Pilots

Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam Terhune, arrives in the W.G. looking for work and also looking to make amends fore his previous misdeeds. Using his charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, Sam wins over the town and eventually sways Hester Sue's feelings back towards him. However, It's not long before Sam's past behavior start to come to surface along with a few additional details that have followed him to Walnut Grove. How long were Sam and Hester Sue married? Does Melinda Foster wish more people sent telegrams instead of letters? Where does Hester Sue live in Walnut Grove?

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This Love - Maroon 5

With A Little Bit Of Luck - Frederick Loewe

Bon Appetit - Katy Perry

Baby It’s Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan

I Touch Myself - Divinyls

Cozy - Beyonce

What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye

Sorry - Beyonce

A Change Of Heart - The 1975

Get the Party Started - P!nk

James ad Cassandra Cooper are visited by their Uncle Jed who, since the last time we saw him, has become very finical secure. What starts off as a simple reunion of blood relatives turns into a legal drama when Uncle Jed decides he would like to have his grand niece and nephew returned to him. However, while the Law might be on Uncle Jed's side Science is not. Why didn't Uncle Jed bother with writing a letter to his grand niece and Nephew at all? How much money did the Mercantile take in with Uncle Jed's visit? Is Carrie about to lose her only friend?

After witnessing the death of a friend, Charles starts to question what is the mark he is going to leave behind on the world. Taking a chance on a dream, he has a career switch and moves away from the family. And while the money is rolling in, nefarious forces start to find a way to cash in on Charles's idea. How long does it take Charles to drive to Minneapolis? What sort of savings do the Ingalls have now? Even though she's not in the episode, Is Laura still pregnant?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Flowers - Miley Cyrus

Turn Up The Radio - Madonna

Blame It on the Boogie - the Jacksons

Babylon - Lady Gaga

Staring Problem - No Doubt

Desire - En Vogue

Nightshift - Commadores

The Imperial March - John Williams

Tired - Adele

Children - Robert Miles

The Alchemy - Taylor Swift

Laura is left to fend for herself, her (patiently waiting to be born) child and a freshly planted orchard during an oppressive heatwave as Charles and Almanzo leave the area for work. With her "I can do it by myself" attitude, Laura tries to beat the heat but unfortunately mother nature has other plans. With everyone busy tending to their own crops to prevent failure, an unlikely hero steps forward to save the day: Willie Oleson. Six months plus two summers and one winter storm, is Laura ever going to give birth? Where did all the ice come from? What other books has Nancy read?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Postcard - Troye Sivan feat. Gordi

Heatwave - Martha and The Vandellas

Cool - Gwen stafain

Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

We Gotta Get Out Of This Place - The Animals

Sunshower - Chris Cornell

Imagine - John Lennon

Heat Waves - Glass Animals

People - Barbra Streisand

Too Hot - Kool & The Gang

Raise Your Glass - P!nk

Heroes - David Bowie

James manages to make a fool of himself while also alienating the newest kid to the Walnut Grove school all in the same breathe. In an attempt to turn a frown upside down, Charles invites James on a trip to Minneapolis. Things take an interesting turn when a stray/wild dog starts to tagalong and proves companionship comes in many different forms. How come Laura is acting like she's never worked with someone who has a stutter? When will the kids of the W.G. realize running away doesn't solve anything? Who was in the bear suit this time?

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College Gilrs - Jesse Jaymes

Thank You For Being A Friend - Andrew gold

Cruel - Tori Amos

Bedtime Story (Orbit remix) - Madonna

I’ll Be There - Jackson 5

Hotel - Tori Amos

Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell

Lucky Ones - Lana Del Rey

I Rise - Madonna

Kiss - Prince