Episode 8— The Return of Nellie
Aired November 15, 1982 · 48 min
Synopsis
Nellie returns to Walnut Grove and is troubled by Nancy's worsening behavior. When not in the spotlight, Nancy runs away, forcing Nels and Nellie to search for her. Though it seems Nancy has learned a lesson, she soon shows she has not changed.
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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
Kevin Hagen
as Dr. Hiram Baker
David Friedman
as Jason Carter
Dabbs Greer
as Reverend Robert Alden
Shannen Doherty
as Jenny Wilder
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