

TV series
Little House on the Prairie
1974–1983, English, on NBC. Created by Ed Friendly & Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Together, a pioneering family faces a crucial test of its courage and its love!
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 200
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Where to watch Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Philo in India.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S9 E21: Hello and Goodbye
Aired 21 March 1983
Seasons 9

Season 1
1974 · 23 episodes · 7.7/10

Season 2
1975 · 22 episodes · 7.8/10

Season 3
1976 · 21 episodes · 6.4/10

Season 4
1977 · 22 episodes · 7.3/10

Season 5
1978 · 24 episodes · 7.3/10

Season 6
1979 · 23 episodes · 7.1/10

Season 7
1980 · 22 episodes · 7.1/10

Season 8
1981 · 22 episodes · 7.2/10

Season 9
1982 · 21 episodes · 8.0/10

Specials
1974 · 20 episodes
Cast & crew
- Ed FriendlyCreator
- Laura Ingalls WilderCreator
- Melissa GilbertLaura Ingalls · 200 ep
- Michael LandonCharles Ingalls · 181 ep
- Karen GrassleCaroline Ingalls · 179 ep
- Lindsay GreenbushCarrie Ingalls · 179 ep
- Sidney GreenbushCarrie Ingalls · 179 ep
- Katherine MacGregorHarriet Oleson · 162 ep
- Richard BullNels Oleson · 162 ep
- Melissa Sue AndersonMary Ingalls · 159 ep
- Jonathan GilbertWillie Oleson · 137 ep
- Kevin HagenHiram Baker · 110 ep
- Alison ArngrimNellie Oleson Dalton · 103 ep
- Matthew LabyorteauxAlbert Quinn Ingalls · 94 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 September 1974
- Last aired
- 21 March 1983
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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News & fan talk
What Little House on the Prairie is based on
Little House on the Prairie is based on Little House on the Prairie, a 1935 novel series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Novel series · 1935
Little House on the Prairie
By Laura Ingalls Wilder
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Little House on the Prairie: quick answers
Is Little House on the Prairie worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,052 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Little House on the Prairie are there?
Little House on the Prairie has 9 seasons and 200 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is Little House on the Prairie finished?
Yes. Little House on the Prairie ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Little House on the Prairie on?
Little House on the Prairie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Little House on the Prairie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Little House on the Prairie is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Little House on the Prairie?
If you liked Little House on the Prairie, try Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, Wagon Train.
Who created Little House on the Prairie?
Little House on the Prairie was created by Ed Friendly and Laura Ingalls Wilder and stars Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle.
What is Little House on the Prairie based on?
Little House on the Prairie is based on Little House on the Prairie, a 1935 novel series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.