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- Season 8 overviewOct 5, 1981-May 10, 198222 episodesSeason 8 episodes1. The Reincarnation of Nellie Oct 5, 1981
- The Olesons go to an orphanage to find a daughter after Nellie moves to New York.
- 2. The Reincarnation of Nellie Oct 12, 1981
- Nancy Oleson causes havoc as she schemes to win the lead in the school festival.
- 3. Growin' Pains Oct 19, 1981
- Newly adopted James runs away when he believes the Ingalls do not have room for him.
- 4. Dark Sage Oct 26, 1981
- Overworked Dr. Baker is shocked to discover his new medical partner (Don Marshall) is black.
- 5. A Wiser Heart Nov 2, 1981
- Laura's teacher suggests her grade will depend on her reaction to his romantic overtures.
- 6. Gambini the Great Nov 9, 1981
- The children of town idolize an aging daredevil.
- 7. The Legend of Black Jake Nov 16, 1981
- Mrs. Oleson refuses to pay $100 ransom to the bumblers holding Mr. Oleson hostage.
- 8. Chicago Nov 23, 1981
- In Chicago, Mr. Edwards suspects the death of his son was no accident.
- 9. For the Love of Nancy Nov 30, 1981
- A fat, sensitive boy withstands classmates' taunts but gets angry when Nancy spurns him.
- 10. Wave of the Future Dec 7, 1981
- Mrs. Oleson converts her restaurant to "fast food," but her success causes problems.
- 11. A Christmas They Never Forgot Dec 21, 1981
- The Ingalls family and friends remember Christmases past while snowbound on Christmas Eve.
- 12. No Beast So Fierce Jan 4, 1982
- Hunting for a runaway friend, James and Charles encounter a feral dog that changes their lives.
- 13. Stone Soup Jan 18, 1982
- Laura risks her life and her unborn child to keep a new orchard alive through drought.
- 14. The Legacy Jan 25, 1982
- A modern couple buys a piece of antique furniture, unaware of Charles' pains to create it.
- 15. Uncle Jed Feb 1, 1982
- James and Cassandra's elderly relative comes to Walnut Grove to get custody.
- 16. Second Chance Feb 8, 1982
- Charles and Caroline decide to help Hester Sue's reformed husband win her back.
- 17. Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Feb 15, 1982
- Efforts do not relieve Almanzo's depression.
- 18. Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow Feb 22, 1982
- Almanzo rejects Laura's attempts to help him walk, until she loses hope as well.
- 19. A Promise to Keep Mar 1, 1982
- Isaiah Edwards seeks refuge with the Ingallses after his wife throws him out for drinking.
- 20. A Faraway Cry Mar 8, 1982
- Caroline and Dr. Baker go to an unhealthy mining camp to care for her ailing, pregnant friend.
- 21. He Was Only Twelve May 3, 1982
- Charles, Albert and Mr. Edwards follow the bank robbers who shot innocent bystander James.
- 22. He Was Only Twelve May 10, 1982
- James' impending death prompts a religious revelation for Charles.