Ep 12. Here Come the Brides

In Little House on the Prairie (1974) season 4 episode 12 titled "Here Come the Brides," the Ingalls family is preparing for the wedding of Mary and Adam Kendall. The couple is thrilled to be tying the knot, and their families are equally excited for them. The community comes together to help with preparations, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to the big day.

While Mary and Adam are focused on their wedding, the town has another celebration on its mind: the arrival of a group of women who are traveling west to become mail-order brides. Many of the town's eligible bachelors are eager to meet these women, and excitement is in the air.

But not everyone is thrilled with the idea of mail-order brides. Reverend Alden voices his concerns, worried that these women are being taken advantage of or might not be fully prepared for the difficult and often lonely life of a pioneer woman. Despite his misgivings, the town remains hopeful that the brides will find happiness with their new husbands.

As the wedding day approaches, tensions rise between two of the brides-to-be. One of the women, Amelia, seems hesitant to go through with the marriage, causing her intended husband to become understandably frustrated. The situation escalates when Amelia's former fiancé shows up in town, intent on winning her back.

Meanwhile, Mary and Adam are dealing with their own set of challenges. Adam's eyesight has been slowly deteriorating, leaving him unable to work as a lawyer. Mary is worried about how they will support themselves, but Adam reassures her that they will find a way to make things work.

As the wedding ceremony approaches, tensions come to a head with both the mail-order brides and Mary and Adam. But despite the challenges they face, the families come together to support each other, and the wedding goes off without a hitch.

In the end, the town's worries about the mail-order brides prove unfounded as the women find happiness with their new husbands. And Mary and Adam, despite their struggles, are confident that they can build a bright future together.

"Here Come the Brides" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of love, community, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Through the struggles of the brides-to-be and Mary and Adam, we see the strength and resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the toughest of challenges.