Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Kernel Score: 88% · 962 ratings
Genres: Western, Drama, Family
First aired: 1974-09-11
Seasons: 9 · 200 episodes
Where to watch Little House on the Prairie
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Philo
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Little House on the Prairie parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Little House on the Prairie is a wholesome TV-PG family drama about pioneer life, based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder books.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts period hardships like illness, accidents, and frontier dangers, but not graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls
- Dean Butler as Almanzo James Wilder
- Katherine MacGregor as Harriet Oleson
- Richard Bull as Nels Oleson
- Jonathan Gilbert as Willie Oleson
- Allison Balson as Nancy Oleson
- Lindsay Kennedy as Jeb Carter
- David Friedman as Jason Carter
- Shannen Doherty as Jenny Wilder
- Pamela Roylance as Sarah Reed Carter
Little House on the Prairie FAQ
Is Little House on the Prairie good?
Little House on the Prairie has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 962 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little House on the Prairie?
In the US you can stream Little House on the Prairie on Prime Video, Peacock and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Little House on the Prairie OK for kids?
Little House on the Prairie is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Little House on the Prairie is a wholesome TV-PG family drama about pioneer life, based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder books.
What shows are like Little House on the Prairie?
If you liked Little House on the Prairie, try Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Lonesome Dove, Anne with an E and Warrior.