It's Springtime in Walnut Grove and Miss Beadle has assigned a new homework assignment: Bug Collecting. Carrie, remember her, wants to tag along in the outdoor fun and eventually finds herself trapped. Enter Wendall Loudy, a resident of Walnut Grove, is trying to turn his life around after a two decade old incident which still has Mr. Hanson fuming.    How many different species of bugs are there in the Walnut Grove/Hero Township area? If Wendall Loudy has been around for Twenty years or so, why is it the first time we ever hear about him?  Carl Sanderson, Really?

Determined to win the Third annual Hero Township horserace, Laura gets part time employment with local Blacksmith, Hans Dorfler, to help pay for some new horseshoes for Bunny.  Hearing the news Nellie Oleson, along with Harriet, scheme to get that first place prize. The morning of the big race has Laura exhausting Bunny while trying to fetch Doc Baker to save Willie. Leading to Laura being apprehensive about the race.  Bunny, with her favorite human on her back, is determined to prove you don't need racing papers to win a race.   When was the last time Charles was on screen without his shirt on? Why Doesn't Hans Drofler double the blacksmith shop as a Saloon? For claiming to be a know-it-all, why is Harriet always being played by Nellie? 

Once upon time Laura had a horse named Bunny and now has to watch as Nellie Oleson torments it. However, it's not long till the Ingalls girls are standing over an unconscious Nellie.  Feeling responsible, Laura has volunteered to help out in any way possible. After a few weeks of deceit, Laura discovers the truth behind Nellie's injuries and decides it is time to test drive Nellie's new wheelchair, with Nellie in it.  Laura's not head of the class, so why does Nellie want her as a study buddy?  What is Jason A's full last name? When did the Ingalls girls get new clothes?

 Seeing an opportunity to help improve their own well-being, at the cost of of others, Caleb Hodgekiss makes an attempt to swindle the citizens of Walnut Grove. Through his trickery he manages to develop relationships with some of the residents of the area. And it's starting to make him reconsider his actions.  When a small detail is discovered by Big Sister Mary she inevitably confronts him leading Caleb to make a final choice in regards to himself, the people of Walnut Grove and the recipients of all the donated goods. What is Reverend Alden actually sick with and should he even be traveling? Where has Laura been this entire episode? Will we ever get to see more of Maddie Bjornenson?

Questioning his faith, Charles makes a rash decisions to move the family back to Wisconsin after a tornado hits Plum Creek. Practically overnight, the Ingalls end up with a potential buyer of the property.   In fact, the buyers used to own the land and are the ones who built the Sod house. All the while a budding relationship is starting between Big Sister Mary and John Sanderson Jr.  Will Charles soon realize that he needs to listen to the womenfolk in the family first? Now that she's had the experience, Will Laura respond sooner when seeking shelter during a tornado?  Did we just finish season 2 with a relationship cliffhanger?

Returning home to Walnut Grove after twelve years away, Granville Whipple has had many restless nights thanks to his time in the Civil War.  Trying to get himself situated he offers music lessons and is making new friends around the area. Actually, he runs into the widow and orphaned son of his best friend who happened to have left years ago with Granville to enlist in the war. This unfortunately starts a chain of events that lead Granville down a dangerous path.   Will This Mother and Child reunion be enough to help Granville regain some sort of normalcy?  Should Laura reconsider her choice in regards to the musical instatement she wants to learn? This is Little House....so where is the happy ending?   

A new turnpike have been approved by the Governor and this is great news for Walnut Grove. It's also time for the Country's Centennial celebration. Unfortunately, letters start to arrive from County Clerk's office announcing everyone's property tax has doubled. Not only that but, they have a road assessment charge to pay as well. The kids in the area still want to celebrate the Country's upcoming birthday the adults not so much.  With a new flagpole, courtesy of the town's Russian family residents, the Citizens of Walnut Grove are reminded how easily it is to take certain things for granted. When will these new roads be built? Will we see a growth spurt in the Walnut Grove area?  How can it be 1876 when not so long ago Nellie was using her phonograph...which wasn't invented until 1877?      

Charles and Mary introduce us to the Widow Thurmond when they deliver a new set of China to her house.   Upon setting up a new China Hutch for the Widow Thurmond, Charles notices some home improvements that could be done and offers up his services to the Widow Thurmond in exchange for the old china set.  With one condition however...that they keep this a secret because he wants to surprise Caroline.   And leave it to Harriett to get the rumor mill going. How far is Charles willing to go to keep things a secret?  Does Laura really know the difference between Men and Women?  Exactly how many widows live in the Walnut Grove/Hero Township area? 

Receiving the news they have a Bumper crop, Charles and Mr.Edwards sign up for a freighting job that pays really well but can also be categorized as "high risk".  Just how high of a risk?   Enough to merit a $5,000 insurance policy paid to the heirs of accident victims. It's not only the fright that is highly volatile but the racial tension between two of the additional freighters. This caravan sets out on a slow trek that involves keeping a close eye for rocks, chuckholes, rising temperatures, down trees and robbers.    Will Charles and Mr. Edwards reconsider their lives as famers since it never seems to be working out for them?  Will we ever get to meet Henry Hill again? Why is Murphy a jerk even though he might have dealt with prejudices in his own life too? 

A new teacher is brought in to handle the bigger/older kids coming to class during the non-harvest season. And while his new rules to bring order into the classroom are pretty standard, his personality/attitude/character could use some practice.  Unfortunately, Laura is on the receiving end of almost every single punishment being dished out. And once again an emergency school board meeting is called to order.   With all this extra writing on the blackboard, Laura's spelling must be improving?  Exactly how old is Herman Stone?  Where did Miss Beadle go on her administrative leave?