Episode
Little House on the Prairie: The Odyssey
Overview
Albert and Laura leave home to run away with their friend, Dhillon. Dhillon, who is dying from leukemia, wants to achieve his life long dream of seeing the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Ingalls catches up with the children, but when he finds out what is going on, he helps them get to the ocean.
Details
- Series
- Little House on the Prairie
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 1979-03-18
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
The Odyssey is Episode 24 in Season 5 of Little House on the Prairie. It aired on 1979-03-18. The runtime is 49 min.
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