Ep 24. Second Spring
- TV-NR
- February 18, 1980
- 48 min
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8.0 (293)
In this episode of Little House on the Prairie, entitled "Second Spring," the town of Walnut Grove is experiencing a heat wave, causing everyone to be on edge. Caroline is especially feeling the strain as she tries to keep the Ingalls household running smoothly and tend to her newborn son, who is struggling to take to breastmilk.
Meanwhile, Doc Baker is excited to receive a visit from his old friend Hester Sue, a widow who has just purchased a local hotel and intends to turn it into a respectable establishment. Hester Sue quickly makes friends in Walnut Grove and enlists the help of Charles and Caroline to assist with the renovations.
As Hester Sue works to make the hotel a success, she becomes increasingly close with Charles, causing Caroline to feel jealous and insecure. Meanwhile, Mr. Edwards is struggling to come to terms with his own feelings for his estranged wife, who has come back into his life.
Amidst all these emotional dramas, the townspeople are also forced to deal with a brush fire that threatens to destroy Walnut Grove. As they work together to put out the flames, the community comes together and realizes the importance of supporting each other through hard times.
This episode of Little House on the Prairie offers a poignant exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the power of community. Through the various struggles of its characters, the show reminds us of the importance of perseverance and kindness, even in the face of extreme adversity.