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Suzanne Holland returns to the podcast to discuss this strange episode where blind kids (and some adults) need to walk a really long distance instead of transporting them via train or a few wagons. Great Harriet moments!
“Mr. Standish buys the building that the Blind school has been housed in and wants to turn it into a hotel. He gives the blind school 30 days to move. Adam and Mary send a letter to Charles telling them to alert them if they hear of an available place. Rev. Alden tells Charles that when he died, Lars Hansen left the deed to a big house in his care. It’s too big to sell to one family so he hasn’t been able to unload it, but it’s perfectly big enough for a blind school. The church votes to clean it up and get it ready for the blind school to take it over. The Winoka school is joining with another school run by Mrs. Hester Sue Terhune. When she finds out that a Mrs. Terhune is coming with the Winoka blind school, mistaking her for another lady she once knew by the name of Terhune, Harriet makes the decision to join the blind school on their journey back to Walnut Grove. She also decides to buy herself a new bedroom suit and donates her old (perfectly good one) to Mrs. Terhune’s bedroom at the blind school.”
Blind Journey originally aired on November 27, 1978 and December 4, 1978
 
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Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast and LandonNation Podcast returns to the show to discuss this amazing episode!  While attending a school reunion Caroline and Charles get away from Walnut Grove for a little while. Pa punches a rich guy, Caroline is hit on by the same rich guy, booze is drank and we see an elevator!  Exciting times indeed! 
“During a visit to a farmer’s convention in Milwaukee, Charles and Caroline meet up with old school mates. Charles learns that larger farmers are trying to put his small farming friends out of business and urges them to stand up for their profession. Meanwhile, Caroline becomes envious about the financial fortunes of their one-time friends, but she soon learns there’s more to their success stories than meets the eyes.“
Whatever Happened to the Class of ’56? originally aired on January 14, 1980
 
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Chris Peterson joins the podcast to discuss this sometimes shocking episode. We have a great time and discuss many facets of the episode. 
“The Walnut Grove community intervenes after a badly-beaten Graham Stewart is found unconscious on the floor of his cabin, the victim of his father, John’s, drunken rage.“
Child of Pain originally aired on February 12, 1975
 
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Karyne returns to the show to discuss this unforgettable exit of The Ingalls and the introduction of The Carters! 
“Having suffered hard times and wanting to find a better life, the Ingalls family move to the city, selling their land to the Carter family.“
Times are Changing originally aired on  September 27, 1982
 
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Christina from the AvonleaCast Podcast returns to the show to discuss this tragic and shocking 2 parter! We discuss so many things so and I hope you enjoy this discussion!
“Charles and Albert travel with the Cooper family while on a delivery. A serious accident occurs while the Coopers are going down a steep hill. The Cooper parents are killed. Charles tries to find Cassandra and James a new home. When he can’t find anyone to take them both in, he feels he has to send them to an orphanage. After thinking about this idea some more, Charles decides to take care of the kids himself for a short period.
Reverend Alden eventually finds someone to take in the kids. However, this family just wants them to work. When Cassandra and James run away, their adoptive father doesn’t even go to look for them. When Charles finds the kids, he tells them that he will adopt them if they could stand the house being more crowded. They happily agree to stay with the Ingalls.”
The Lost Ones Parts 1 and 2 originally aired on May 4 and May 11, 1981
 
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Christy Havey returns to the podcast to discuss this beloved episode where Joe Kagan works up the courage to court Hester Sue, and learns she plans to marry an undertaker.  Joe also works with one of the blind school students to build up his courage, Hester Sue is not a big fan of his methods but in the end, Joe gets the girl.
This hilarious overview is on imdb, “Joe Kagen moves to Sleepy Eye to assist at the school for the blind. While there he begins to develop feelings for one of Mary’s students.”
Make a Joyful Noise originally aired on January 26, 1981
 
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