Episode 18— The Wisdom of Solomon
Aired March 7, 1977 · 48 min
Synopsis
Solomon Henry, an eleven year old black boy, runs away from his family because he's tired of everybody treating him different. He goes to live with the Ingalls. The Ingalls learn many important things and Laura learns an important lesson : Don't take things for granted. The Ingalls convince Solomon to be proud of his heritage. Solomon goes back to his family in the end.
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Michael Landon
as Charles Ingalls
Karen Grassle
as Caroline Ingalls
Melissa Gilbert
as Laura Ingalls
Melissa Sue Anderson
as Mary Ingalls
Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Sidney Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Katherine Macgregor
as Harriet Oleson
Jonathan Gilbert
as Willie Oleson
Kevin Hagen
as Dr. Hiram Baker
Alison Arngrim
as Nellie Oleson
Charlotte Stewart
as Eva Beadle
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