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Little House on the Prairie

1974 – 1983Show9 seasons200 episodesTV-PG

DramaWestern
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic–9.3

A heartwarming, nostalgic western series about family and history.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 200 episodes · best: S4E22 "I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away: Part II" 8.9

Episodes

8.2
8.1
8.1
7.9
7.7
7.8
7.6
7.7
7.6

Story

Together, a pioneering family faces a crucial test of its courage and its love!

When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Pioneer Drama
  • Nostalgic Family Saga
  • Historical Biopic
  • Comfort Viewing Classic
  • Gentle Moral Storytelling
  • Iconic TV Theme Music
  • Rural American Life
  • Multi-generational Appeal
  • Slow-Paced Narrative
  • Sentimental Tone

Cast

24 of 345 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Landon, William F. Claxton, Maury Dexter
Written by
Michael Landon, Don Balluck, John T. Dugan
Produced by
Michael Landon, Ed Friendly, John Hawkins
Music by
David Rose

Everyone

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

Facts

September 11, 1974 · March 21, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 11, 1974
Last aired
March 21, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 200 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Sweet Polly Oliver, Love at First Punch, Witch Doctor +9

  • Sweet Polly Oliver
  • Love at First Punch
  • Witch Doctor
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • Halloween Episode
  • Wild Child
  • Grief-Induced Split
  • Trash the Set
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Historical Beauty Update
  • Armor-Piercing Response
  • Precision F-Strike

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Little House on the Prairie?"

Questions about Little House on the Prairie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little House on the Prairie?

PrimePeacockPhiloPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Little House on the Prairie streams on Prime, Peacock, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Little House on the Prairie worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of Little House on the Prairie is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Seasons 7 and 9 are the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is I'll Be Waving as You Drive Away: Part II (season 4, episode 22) at 8.9, and the lowest is The Godsister (season 5, episode 14) at 5.1.

Is Little House on the Prairie okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Little House on the Prairie?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Little House on the Prairie use?

Sweet Polly OliverLove at First PunchWitch DoctorRewarded as a Traitor DeservesHalloween EpisodeWild ChildGrief-Induced SplitTrash the SetN-Word PrivilegesHistorical Beauty UpdateArmor-Piercing ResponsePrecision F-Strikeand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including Sweet Polly Oliver, Love at First Punch, and Witch Doctor.