Upon arriving in Walnut Grove, Little Lou Bates becomes: the provider of his mother, unemployed, a new father and a widow. And witness to it all is John Carter who does all he can to help his new friend out. While Harriet decides to help out the best way she can... by getting in the way. When a well rescue has only one man for the job, Lou Bates steps in and proves who is the bigger person. Was Lou in his clown make-up all day on his way to Sleepy Eye? How much money does the Mill bring in compared to the Mercantile? Who knew Nancy would follow in Carrie's footsteps?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Poker Face - Lady Gaga

Coming Out of the Dark - Gloria Estefan 

F*%kin' Perfect - Pink 

Ain’t She Beautiful - W.G. Snuffy Walden

Sixth Sense  - Josh Wink Feat. Ursula Rucker 

Voices - Madonna

Hey Mama - Black Eye

One of Us - Joan Osborne

Freak like Me - Adina Howard

Deep Deep Trouble - Bart Simpson 

It’s Gonna Be Me - *NSYNC

Suit and Tie - Justin Timberlake  

Thomas Stark believes that everyone is against him including his own family. Unable to deal with the stress of losing everything, Thomas takes a dark turn that leads to a manhunt. While the men are out looking, it's Laura, Jenny and Little Baby Rose that have to deal with him. Except Thomas Stark believes he is with his own family and to him there are a few things not adding up. What other skill sets does Hester Sue have? Was the rain in this episode really necessary? Which directions are the loft windows at Plum Creek facing?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Bouquet - Gwen Stefani

We Can Work It Out - Stevie Wonder

Bang Bang - Nancy Sinatra

I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow

Murder by Numbers - The Police

Too late - Carole King

Boys Boys Boys - Lady Gaga

No More Tears (enough is enough) - Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer

After the return of Lars Hanson's old House, Harriet finds a bond inside that entitles her to a repayment plan from the town. Instead of cashing out, she uses the power of the bond to begin rebranding Walnut Grove in her own image. Which brings about an election for the first Mayor of Walnut Grove. When was Walnut Grove founded? Can you imagine: Hansonville? How come we've never heard any history on Walnut Grove?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Old town road  - Lil Gas X

Talk that Talk - Rhianna

Chemtrails over the Country Club  - Lana del Rey 

Batdance - Prince 

Landslide - Smashing Pumpkins

Doin it - LL Cool J

Vote baby Vote - Dee-Lite

We built this city  - Starship

Circles - Soul Coughing 

Last Dance - Donna Summers

Good old days - Macklemore feat. Kesha

Newcomers to Walnut Grove, Jenny Wilder and Jeb Carter, are not having the greatest experience so far. While Jeb goes to extremes to hid his inability to swim, Jenny is working through the loss of her father, Royal. Things get a little interesting when Jenny is introduced to a place called Heaven and wants to find her way there. Did we really watch Jeb send a tweet? Why does it seem like Jenny grew up without any religion? How did John Carter never notice his eldest son never learned how to swim?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List —————

Doin’ the Pigeon - Bert 

Sugar - Tori Amos

Paris - The Chainsmokers 

Paris, Texas - Lana Del Rey 

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 

Pennyroyal - Nirvana

I Miss U  - Blink 182

This Heaven - Love and Rockets 

Run Run Run  - Velvet Underground

Got ’Til It’s Gone - Janet Jackson 

Laura becomes the last Ingalls in Walnut Grove as Charles, Caroline and the brood move away. And in moves the Carter Clan to fill the space. To help fill in even more space, Almanzo's older brother Royal, from an alternate Prairieverse, shows up with his daughter Jenny. His arrival also harboring a fatal secret that will change the Wilders's lives. Who else agrees the Carter kids are cooler than the Cooper kids? Has Nancy found her new arch nemesis? Has Harriet found hers?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Biscuits - Kacey Musgraves 

Farewell - Rhianna

The Times They Are A-Changin’ - Bob Dylan 

Fashion! - Lady Gaga

You Don’t Love Me - Steely & Clevie Dawn Penn

Pop Song 89 - R.E.M.

Better - Khalid r

A quick check in and season's greetings from Your Host before we start the new/final season.

James is left in a state of blank-staring after his operation from being shot. Charles's never fading assurance James will recovery has everyone around him a little concerned. Ignoring the haters, Charles takes James out into the wilderness. While out there he can listen to the voice he claims to be hearing without distractions. Can anyone else envision this as a one act play? How long was Charles out in the wilderness with James? Is this the "Jump the Shark" episode?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Keep on Loving You - REO Speedwagon

Do You Feel Like We do - Peter Frampton

Just Like Heaven - The Cure 

Peaches - Ptresidents of the United States of America 

Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

Fly like an eagle - Steve Miller Band

Altar - Kehlani

Latch - Disclosure, Sam Smith 

Let’s Go Out Tonight - Craig Armstrong

Faith - George Michael 

A bank note from Uncle Jed for his birthday has James tagging along with Charles, Mr.Edwards and Albert into Sleepy Eye. But instead of a bank book James gets a bullet when he is shot during a robbery at the bank. Blinded by vengeance, Charles gives chase, along with Mr. Edwards and Albert, to find these criminals. When is James's birthday? Was a letter/telegram/telephone call made to Caroline letting her know she's stuck at home again? Did we just hear Carrie's final lines?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

B-day Song - Madonna 

One - Amine Mann 

Too shy - Kajagoogoo

New - No doubt

So Sorry - Feist 

If Only - Dove Cameron  

 The 1 - Taylor Swift 

Freak Out - Avril Lavigne 

U Got the Look - Prince 

Rendez- vu - Basement Jaxx

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Danny Boy - Johnny Cash 

Disarm - Smashing Pumpkin

Frosti - Bjork 

Caroline finally gets to leave the house, kids and Charles behind as she ventures out to... an influenza stricken prospectors' encampment. While there she will enjoy none of the luxuries of home and have to endure unwanted advances, confront petty thieves, harsh rainy weather, all the while trying to help her best friend from childhood who is trying to make it through her pregnancy. Oh, Doc Baker is also there helping out the sick. What is the distance from from Walnut Grove to the encampment? How long did Caroline and Doc Baker stay? What about this episode led to my shortest recap EVER?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Good riddance  - Green Day 

Delicate  - Taylor Swift 

Five Minutes - Her

Hard Times - Paramore 

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder

My Name is  - Eminem 

I Dreamed A Dream - Patti LuPone

All You Need Is Love - Jim Sturges, Dana Fuchs and T.V Carpio

Twinkle - Tori Amos 

Gold - Sigur Ros

Returning to the W.G., after his drinking causes issues with his family, Mr. Edwards tries to start his life over. However, his troubles only follow as he continues to hit the bottle. The situations even leads to Charles disowning his best friend, leaving only one person left to care: Laura. Where exactly did Mr. Edwards and the family live? Has the mercantile always closed at 2 on Saturdays? What other things happened in Reverend Alden's youth?

Spotify Playlist Episode Track List ——————

Excuse Me Mr. - No Doubt

Ditty - Paperboy

Open Arms - Journey 

Paper Bag - Fiona Apple 

D.U.I - The Offspring 

Cure for Pain - Morphine

On My Own - Miley Cyrus

Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof 

The Godfather Waltz (main title) - Nino Rota, Carlo Savina 

Holy Ghost - Borne

Wash All Over Me - Madonna 

Freez-Frame - The J. Geils Band