Ep 7. Matt's Big Gamble

Matt's Big Gamble is the seventh episode of the sixth season of the reality television show Little People, Big World. In this episode, viewers are once again introduced to the Roloff family, who live in Helvetia, Oregon. The family is made up of parents, Matt and Amy Roloff, their four children, and Matt's parents, Ron and Peggy.

The episode begins with Matt having an ambitious idea - to build a pirate ship on his property. He enlists the help of his friends and family, including youngest son Jacob, to help him with the project. The pirate ship will be a new addition to Roloff Farms, a tourist destination that includes pumpkin patches, a petting zoo, and other attractions.

As Matt and Jacob work on the pirate ship, the rest of the family is busy with other tasks. Amy is preparing for a speaking engagement in Montana, while oldest son Zach is working on his own business venture. Despite these distractions, the family is excited about the possibility of the pirate ship being a big draw for visitors to the farm.

However, as construction on the pirate ship continues, Matt starts to realize that he may have bitten off more than he can chew. The project is taking longer and costing more than he had anticipated. He also realizes that the ship may not be stable enough for visitors to climb on, which would make it a liability. Despite these concerns, Matt is determined to see the project through.

Meanwhile, Amy heads to Montana for her speaking engagement. She shares her story about living with dwarfism and talks about how she has overcome obstacles in her life. Her speech is well-received, and she feels proud of herself for being able to inspire others with her story.

Back at Roloff Farms, tension arises between Matt and his father, Ron. Ron is concerned about the financial cost of the pirate ship project and doesn't want Matt to put the family's finances at risk. Matt, on the other hand, believes that the pirate ship could be a huge success and is willing to take the risk.

Despite the growing concerns about the pirate ship, Matt and Jacob continue to work on it. They finally finish the ship and unveil it to the family, who are all impressed with the final product. However, as the family climbs aboard the ship, it becomes clear that it may not be as stable as they had hoped.

In the end, Matt must decide whether to take the risk and open the pirate ship to visitors or to play it safe and scrap the project altogether. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what Matt will decide.

Overall, Matt's Big Gamble is a compelling episode of Little People, Big World. It highlights the unique challenges faced by the Roloff family as they navigate life with dwarfism and run a family business. The episode also showcases the family's creativity and determination as they work to bring their vision for Roloff Farms to life.