Walnut Grove residents are thrilled that the railroad will pass their small town, bringing career opportunities along - until they learn struggling farmers will be forced off their land as a result.
Sarah's strong-willed publisher father tries to persuade the Carters to move to New York and exerts a maleficent influence on Sarah's little country weekly.
John and Abby were once the perfect couple. Now, after 21 years, they are about to lose it all. But when their daughter announces her engagement, they secretly agree to put their divorce plans on hold.