Ep 9. The Campout
- TV-NR
- November 19, 1975
- 48 min
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8.1 (326)
In season 2 episode 9 of Little House on the Prairie, titled "The Campout," the Ingalls family takes a break from their busy farm life to go on a camping trip. As they set up camp near a creek, the family enjoys the sights and sounds of nature, gathering firewood and catching fish for dinner.
However, the peacefulness of the trip is soon disrupted when the Ingalls' neighbor Mr. Stark arrives with his sons. The Stark boys, who are accustomed to a more lavish lifestyle, struggle to adapt to the ruggedness of the outdoors and complain about everything from the lack of amenities to the taste of their food.
Despite their differences, the Ingalls and the Starks join together for a night of singing and storytelling around the campfire. The families bond over their shared experiences and the beauty of the natural world around them.
But as the night wears on, a storm approaches and the families must work together to protect themselves and their belongings. Everyone must put aside their differences and work as a team to weather the storm and make it through the night.
In the end, both families learn important lessons about the value of nature and the importance of working together in times of crisis. "The Campout" is an uplifting episode that showcases the strength of community, even in the most challenging of situations.