this is the episode where Albert is suffering from a morphine addiction. I was not able to see all of both parts of this episode because I did not like some of the acting that Matthew Laborteaux (sorry if I spelled that wrong!!!) had to do. in the end, what happens to Albert? I know that he winds up being okay, but I'd like to know how the episode ends! :idance:

The episode ends with a very memorable speech given by Albert to the class in the schoolhouse. The words were priceless.

It was so sad to see something horrible like this happen to Albert! his Pa was great in helping him get through such a tough time

I watched both parts of this episode this weekend. I felt so bad for Albert, something so bad happened to him at such a young age. I have to say that both Michael Landon and Matthew Laborteaux did some incredible acting in this episode! and I agree with you david, Albert's speech at the end was priceless!

Can anyone quote the speech or even part of it here?
I remember watching this episode as a kid and it has stuck with me all these years.

Something like, "I acted that way because of a drug, a drug called morphine. I started taking it to be one of the boys. I thought it was real grown up. Well, don't fool yourself. Nothing that makes you steal and hurt your family is grown up. I could have died from it. I was lucky. A lot of people aren't that lucky. All I'm saying is don't be dumb. You're better off just being you."

"Home Again" was an all-around terrific episode--from Father Murphy's Mr. Rodman's cameo appearance to that wonderful aforementioned speech at the end--with all of the lessons learned in the exciting between. A beloved chapter.

Such a powerful episode and one of my favorites.

Such a powerful episode and one of my favorites.

One of my favorites too. Matt Laborteaux had some great scripts to work with.