Episode
Little People, Big World: Fort-A-Thon
Overview
Matt holds a "Fort-A-Thon" at the farm for disadvantaged children. He also hopes to inspire his own kids to get off the couch, get outside, and make something happen - which turns out to be a tougher sell than he expected.
Details
- Series
- Little People, Big World
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 36
- Air date
- 2010-05-24
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Fort-A-Thon is Episode 36 in Season 5 of Little People, Big World. It aired on 2010-05-24. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 35: In the Hole
With her golf tournament fundraiser facing financial failure, Amy struggles to balance being a philanthropist, wife and mom - especially when she's distracted by things that keep falling through the cracks at home.
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Zach and Amy kick off the first ever LP Space Camp. Zach has trouble embracing a leadership role - while Amy realizes they're creating opportunities for little people from all walks of life.
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Episode 33: Par for the Course
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Episode 39: Clash with the County
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Episode 32: Going for Gold
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Episode 40: Twin Takeover
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Episode 31: Full Court Stress
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Episode 30: Belfast and Furious
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Episode 29: The Statesmen
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