Almanzo proposes to Laura, but Charles says that the marriage is on hold until Laura's 18th birthday. When Laura decides to honor her father's request, Almanzo feels that Laura is perhaps not mature enough to make a commitment and leaves town.

Cast: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greenbush, Richard Bull, Kevin Hagen, Alison Arngrim, Scottie MacGregor, Jonathan Gilbert, Merlin Olsen, Matthew Labyorteaux, Linwood Boomer, Dean Butler