Ep 14. The Pride Of Walnut Grove

In this episode of Little House on the Prairie, titled "The Pride of Walnut Grove", the residents of the town are preparing for their annual fair. Everyone is excited to show off their best animals, crops, and crafts and compete for prizes. Laura and Mary, who are always looking for ways to earn money, decide to enter their pet calf, Bunny, in the competition for the best animal.

Meanwhile, Charles is having trouble with his neighbor, Mr. Hanson, who keeps trying to convince Charles to sell him his property. Hanson is building a fence that encroaches on Charles' land and the two get into a heated argument. Charles decides to take the matter to court and asks for help from his friend, Judge Hanavan. They learn that Hanson is trying to take advantage of Charles' lack of knowledge about property laws and the judge advises Charles to hire a lawyer.

Back at the fair, Bunny is doing really well in the animal competition, but then disaster strikes. The calf gets loose and runs into the judge's tent, causing a lot of damage. Laura and Mary are devastated and think they've ruined their chance of winning the prize money. However, their spirits are lifted when they learn that Bunny has won the grand prize for best animal.

As the fair is winding down, a fire breaks out at Hanson's farm. Charles and his friend, Mr. Edwards, rush to help put out the flames. Despite their animosity towards each other, Charles and Hanson put their differences aside in order to save Hanson's home. In the aftermath of the fire, Hanson admits to Charles that he was wrong and apologizes for his behavior towards him.

Overall, "The Pride of Walnut Grove" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of community, friendship, and forgiveness. The fair serves as a backdrop for the various storylines and provides a sense of fun and excitement to the episode. It also allows for some great character development, particularly for Mary and Laura, who learn some valuable lessons about pride and humility. The episode ends on a positive note, with Charles and Hanson reconciling and the town coming together to celebrate the fair's success.