Episode 13— Sins of the Fathers
Aired January 10, 1983 · 48 min
Synopsis
Mrs. Carter's mother passes away, prompting Sarah's father to visit Walnut Grove and encourage the family to return to New York for a better life. The Carters express their deep connection to their home in Walnut Grove, and over time, Sarah's father comes to understand and respect their decision.
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Dean Butler
as Almanzo James Wilder
Melissa Gilbert
as Laura Ingalls
Katherine Macgregor
as Harriet Oleson
Richard Bull
as Nels Oleson
Jonathan Gilbert
as Willie Oleson
Allison Balson
as Nancy Oleson
Victor French
as Isaiah Edwards
Lindsay Kennedy
as Jeb Carter
David Friedman
as Jason Carter
Stan Ivar
as John Carter
Shannen Doherty
as Jenny Wilder
Pamela Roylance
as Sarah Reed Carter
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