A primary driver of the plot is ongoing struggle with Laura’s growing affection for Almanzo. Still viewing Laura as his "Half-Pint," Charles is wary of the age gap and Almanzo's maturity.
The episode features a memorable comedic subplot where Charles secretly practices arm-wrestling in the barn, using a weighted bag to prepare for a showdown with Almanzo. Turning Point: The Injury of Barnum [S6E20] Wilder and Wilder
"Little House on the Prairie" Wilder and Wilder (TV ... - IMDb A primary driver of the plot is ongoing