Episode 4— Dark Sage
Aired October 26, 1981 · 49 min
Synopsis
Dr. Baker posts an ad for another doctor, to relieve his workload (and Mrs. Oleson's constant pestering). He hires Dr. Caleb Ledoux, but doesn't count on him being black. The Ingalls are among the very few to accept Dr. Ledoux, as others are outright hateful and racist. Even Dr. Baker struggles with his prejudice and, to show his spite, gives the young doctor minor cases.
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Michael Landon
as Charles Ingalls
Karen Grassle
as Caroline Ingalls
Dean Butler
as Almanzo James Wilder
Melissa Gilbert
as Laura Ingalls
Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Sidney Greenbush
as Carrie Ingalls
Matthew Labyorteaux
as Albert Quinn Ingalls
Katherine Macgregor
as Harriet Oleson
Richard Bull
as Nels Oleson
Jonathan Gilbert
as Willie Oleson
Allison Balson
as Nancy Oleson
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