Ruth Foster

Ruth E. Foster was an American actress who portrayed Walnut Grove's post-mistress, also named Foster, for several seasons on the NBC TV series Little House on the Prairie.

Little House on the Prairie · S1, E13

The Award

Caroline bans Mary from taking a scholarship exam for accidently setting fire to the barn. Mary wants the exam winner's prize, a new Dictionary. Laura worries Mary will defy their mother.
Little House on the Prairie · S2, E9

The Campout

Laura Ingalls is stunned to learn that her fishing friend is none other than Walnut Grove's new banker, and is upset when he accuses her of befriending him to secure a loan.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E17

Family Quarrel

Divorce looms when Nels and his dog storm away from Harriet after the Olesons quarrel over eggs! The situation only gets more muddled when the townsfolk try to help them reconcile.
Little House on the Prairie · S1, E16

Christmas At Plum Creek

Christmas is coming and everyone is being secretive. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay for it.
Little House on the Prairie · S8, E4

Dark Sage

An overworked Dr Baker and the residents of Walnut Grove are startled when they realises that the doctor's new medical partner is black.
Little House on the Prairie · S8, E17

Days Of Sunshine, Days Of Shadow, Part 1

Laura's joy over the imminent birth of her first child is shattered when Almanzo suffers a paralysing stroke.

Ruth Foster

Guest Appearances