James is left in a state of blank-staring after his operation from being shot. Charles's never fading assurance James will recovery has everyone around him a little concerned. Ignoring the haters, Charles takes James out into the wilderness. While out there he can listen to the voice he claims to be hearing without distractions. Can anyone else envision this as a one act play? How long was Charles out in the wilderness with James? Is this the "Jump the Shark" episode?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Keep on Loving You - REO Speedwagon

Do You Feel Like We do - Peter Frampton

Just Like Heaven - The Cure

Peaches - Ptresidents of the United States of America

Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

Fly like an eagle - Steve Miller Band

Altar - Kehlani

Latch - Disclosure, Sam Smith

Let’s Go Out Tonight - Craig Armstrong

Faith - George Michael

A bank note from Uncle Jed for his birthday has James tagging along with Charles, Mr.Edwards and Albert into Sleepy Eye. But instead of a bank book James gets a bullet when he is shot during a robbery at the bank. Blinded by vengeance, Charles gives chase, along with Mr. Edwards and Albert, to find these criminals. When is James's birthday? Was a letter/telegram/telephone call made to Caroline letting her know she's stuck at home again? Did we just hear Carrie's final lines?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

B-day Song - Madonna

One - Amine Mann

Too shy - Kajagoogoo

New - No doubt

So Sorry - Feist

If Only - Dove Cameron

The 1 - Taylor Swift

Freak Out - Avril Lavigne

U Got the Look - Prince

Rendez- vu - Basement Jaxx

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Danny Boy - Johnny Cash

Disarm - Smashing Pumpkin

Frosti - Bjork

Caroline finally gets to leave the house, kids and Charles behind as she ventures out to... an influenza stricken prospectors' encampment. While there she will enjoy none of the luxuries of home and have to endure unwanted advances, confront petty thieves, harsh rainy weather, all the while trying to help her best friend from childhood who is trying to make it through her pregnancy. Oh, Doc Baker is also there helping out the sick. What is the distance from from Walnut Grove to the encampment? How long did Caroline and Doc Baker stay? What about this episode led to my shortest recap EVER?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Good riddance - Green Day

Delicate - Taylor Swift

Five Minutes - Her

Hard Times - Paramore

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder

My Name is - Eminem

I Dreamed A Dream - Patti LuPone

All You Need Is Love - Jim Sturges, Dana Fuchs and T.V Carpio

Twinkle - Tori Amos

Gold - Sigur Ros

Returning to the W.G., after his drinking causes issues with his family, Mr. Edwards tries to start his life over. However, his troubles only follow as he continues to hit the bottle. The situations even leads to Charles disowning his best friend, leaving only one person left to care: Laura. Where exactly did Mr. Edwards and the family live? Has the mercantile always closed at 2 on Saturdays? What other things happened in Reverend Alden's youth?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Excuse Me Mr. - No Doubt

Ditty - Paperboy

Open Arms - Journey

Paper Bag - Fiona Apple

D.U.I - The Offspring

Cure for Pain - Morphine

On My Own - Miley Cyrus

Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof

The Godfather Waltz (main title) - Nino Rota, Carlo Savina

Holy Ghost - Borne

Wash All Over Me - Madonna

Freez-Frame - The J. Geils Band

Picking up the tragedies right where we left off, the Wilder house is leveled by a passing tornado. Seeing Laura at her lowest finally gets Almanzo to Manly-up and change the situation. Relying on the help of Grandpa Charles, Almanzo not only gets himself out of his wheelchair but also to work on rebuilding his life. There's only one finally obstacle in his way to make his family happy: Eliza Jane. How close did the tornado get to Walnut Grove? What did Caroline use to mend the glass bread plate? Does anyone else feel A Wiser Heart should've aired after this episode?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Karma - Alicia Keys

Safe and sound - Capital Cities

Move On - Mike Poser

I’ve Still Got My Health - Bette Midler

It’s a Miracle - Culture Club

You’ve Got A Friend - Carole King

One More Time - Daft Punk

Long Way To Go - Gwen Stefani feat. Andre 3000

Pretty Good Year - Tori Amos

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?