| "The Empire Builders" | |
| Season 9, Episode 9 #192 overall in Series | |
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| Original air date | November 22, 1982 |
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The Empire Builders |
| Written by | Larry Jensen |
| Directed by | Joseph Pevney |
| Episode Chronology | |
| Previous episode: "The Return of Nellie" |
Next episode: "Love" |
The railroad is coming to Walnut Grove, and with it the promise of jobs and economic growth. But that joy turns sour when the townspeople learn the side effects: the railroad needs property easements, forcing many farmers from their homes; and plenty of ill repute to boot.
Cast[]
- Melissa Gilbert: Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Dean Butler: Almanzo Wilder
- Shannen Doherty: Jenny Wilder
- Victor French: Isaiah Edwards
- Kevin Hagen: Hirim Baker
- Katherine MacGregor: Harriet Oleson
- Richard Bull: Nels Oleson
- Dabbs Greer: Robert Alden
- Ketty Lester: Hester-Sue Terhune
- Jonathan Gilbert: Willie Oleson
- Stan Ivar: John Carter
- Pamela Roylance: Sarah Reed Carter
- Robert Balderson: Lester
- Ross Elliott: Atty. Webb
- Stephen Elliott: Spencer Hollingsworth
- Chuck Hicks: Big Arnie
- James L. Kelly: Foreman
- Taylor Lacher: Harlam Wilkins
- Dan McBride: 1st Man
- Rod McGaughy: Townsman
- James O'Sullivan: Stewart Hobson
- Steve Jesse Starr: Express Manager
- Leroy Sweet: Collins
- Bob Terhune: Herb
- R.L. Tolbert: Hank
- Hugh Warden: Ticket Agent
- David Wiley: Businessman
- Charles Young: 1st Thug
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