The Darkest 'Little House on the Prairie' Episode Will Rock You to Your Core

Despite the show’s lighthearted reputation, the truth is that Little House on the Prairiehad some pretty dark moments across its nine-season history. From kidnapped children to others who are burned alive, it’s clear that frontier life was often quite dangerous. But of all the episodes of Little House that made an impression on audiences, the Season 7 two-parter “Sylvia” takes the cake as the show’s darkest installment. If you haven't seen it before, or it's been a few years since you've revisited this tragic tale, then strap in, because it's heart-wrenching in every way possible.