Ep 11. The Cheaters

In season 5 episode 11 of Little House on the Prairie titled "The Cheaters," the Ingalls family finds themselves in a difficult situation when they're accused of cheating during a math contest. The episode begins with Laura and Albert participating in a math contest at school. Despite their best efforts, they fail to win the contest, and the prize goes to a team of students from Walnut Grove.

Soon after the contest, rumors begin to spread that the Ingalls children cheated during the competition. The school's principal, Mr. Applewood, investigates the matter and discovers that there was indeed some suspicious behavior during the contest. He confronts Laura and Albert about it, but they deny any wrongdoing.

Despite their denial, Mr. Applewood decides to hold a retest for all the students in the contest. The Ingalls children are understandably upset about this and feel like they're being unfairly punished for something they didn't do. Meanwhile, their parents, Charles and Caroline, are equally upset about the situation and try to get to the bottom of it.

As the investigation continues, Laura and Albert begin to suspect that the real cheaters are the students from Walnut Grove. They become determined to prove their innocence and expose the true cheaters. With some help from their family and friends, they embark on a mission to gather evidence and confront the cheaters.

Along the way, they face many obstacles and setbacks, but they never give up. They learn a valuable lesson about the importance of honesty and integrity, and the power of determination and perseverance. In the end, justice is served, and the Ingalls children's names are cleared.

Overall, "The Cheaters" is a heartwarming episode that highlights some important moral values. It's a classic example of the kind of wholesome, family-friendly content that made Little House on the Prairie such a beloved TV show. Fans of the series will definitely enjoy this episode, which showcases the strength and resilience of the Ingalls family.