What should be a joyous occasion, with the upcoming birth of their child (finally) is overshadowed by numererous misfortunes that truly test the strength of Laura and Almanzo. From sickness, failed crop, a horse breeding business gone bust, a stroke, mountains of debt, an unexpected guest...this episode is a non-stop train ride to disaster fatigue. And, sadly, this is just part one.

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

My Neck, My Back - Khia

The Rose - Bette Midler

Storms - Fleetwood Mac

Walk The Line - Iggy Azalea

It’s Too Late - Carole King

Help - The Beatles

Coming Out of the Dark - Gloria Estefan

Love Theme From Chinatown - Jerry Goldsmith

Unapologetic Bitch - Madonna

Perfect Illusion - Lady Gaga

Creep - Stone Temple Pilots

Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam Terhune, arrives in the W.G. looking for work and also looking to make amends fore his previous misdeeds. Using his charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, Sam wins over the town and eventually sways Hester Sue's feelings back towards him. However, It's not long before Sam's past behavior start to come to surface along with a few additional details that have followed him to Walnut Grove. How long were Sam and Hester Sue married? Does Melinda Foster wish more people sent telegrams instead of letters? Where does Hester Sue live in Walnut Grove?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

This Love - Maroon 5

With A Little Bit Of Luck - Frederick Loewe

Bon Appetit - Katy Perry

Baby It’s Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan

I Touch Myself - Divinyls

Cozy - Beyonce

What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye

Sorry - Beyonce

A Change Of Heart - The 1975

Get the Party Started - P!nk

James ad Cassandra Cooper are visited by their Uncle Jed who, since the last time we saw him, has become very finical secure. What starts off as a simple reunion of blood relatives turns into a legal drama when Uncle Jed decides he would like to have his grand niece and nephew returned to him. However, while the Law might be on Uncle Jed's side Science is not. Why didn't Uncle Jed bother with writing a letter to his grand niece and Nephew at all? How much money did the Mercantile take in with Uncle Jed's visit? Is Carrie about to lose her only friend?