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Little House on the Prairie

2005Show1 season6 episodesNR

FamilyWestern
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A heartwarming, hopeful family series about history and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E5 "Adventures on the Kansas Prairie: Part 1" 8.5

Episodes

8.2

Story

Little House on the Prairie, also known as Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, is a five-hour miniseries which was broadcast on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney anthology series. It was made in 2004. It was directed by David L. Cunningham.

Feels like

  • Wholesome Family Drama
  • Historical Pioneer Life
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • American Frontier
  • Gentle Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Adaptation
  • Family Values
  • Character-Driven
  • Rural Life

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David L. Cunningham
Produced by
Hans Proppe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 26, 2005 · April 23, 2005 · Ended

First aired
March 26, 2005
Last aired
April 23, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Family, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Surprise Multiple Birth, What the Hell, Hero?, Only Shop in Town +9

  • Surprise Multiple Birth
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Only Shop in Town
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • A Dog Named "Cat"
  • Instrumental Theme Tune
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Demoted to Extra
  • My Secret Pregnancy
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Unto Us a Son and Daughter Are Born
  • Alpha Bitch

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Little House on the Prairie worth watching?"

Questions about Little House on the Prairie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Little House on the Prairie worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Little House on the Prairie okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Little House on the Prairie?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2005.

Can I half-watch Little House on the Prairie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Little House on the Prairie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Little House on the Prairie use?

Surprise Multiple BirthWhat the Hell, Hero?Only Shop in TownDating What Daddy HatesA Dog Named "Cat"Instrumental Theme TuneWould Hurt a ChildDemoted to ExtraMy Secret PregnancyToo Dumb to LiveUnto Us a Son and Daughter Are BornAlpha Bitchand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Surprise Multiple Birth, What the Hell, Hero?, and Only Shop in Town.