History Recap / LittleHouseOnThePrairieS3E8TheBullyBoys

* TheDogBitesBack: After weeks of being tormented, intimidated and even physically assaulted by the Bubba, the kids from the school stand up to him after seeing Mary and Laura holding their own against the much bigger boy and realizing that he can't bully them all at once and beat the living soul out of him.

* TheQuisling: Nellie (naturally) is the only kid who likes Bubba, but only because she can bribe him with sweet from her father's mercantile and get him in her good graces to help her have her way at school.

* TheDogBitesBack: After weeks of being tormented, intimidated and even physically assaulted by the younger Bubba, the kids from the school stand up to him after seeing Mary and Laura holding their own against the much bigger boy and realizing that he can't bully them all at once and beat the living soul out of him.

* UngratefulBastard: The Gallendars, in spades. The townspeople took Reverend Alden's suggestion to be generous and make them feel welcome to heart, and they repaid by bullying their way. The get a load o lumber at Hanson's Mill under the promise to pay him once their bank draft comes but sell it out to one of Hanson' costumer specifically to screw him up, make excuses to not pay their bill at the Olesons' Mercantile when Nels extends them a generous line of credit and even break an item on purpose and tell him to put on their bill.

* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: Chares receives one (off-screen) at the hands of the adult Gallendars. To his credit, he was handing Sam his ass until the bigger, stronger George got back into the fight.

Then, at church the next Sunday, Alden begins his sermon by explaining that sometimes, you don't always recognize when trouble sits among you but once you do, you have to deal with it immediately. George realizes Alden is talking about him and his brothers, and tries to defend himself, but when Alden tells him he realizes who they are and that they are nothing but hooligans and thugs, Sam tries defies Alden, asserting that he's powerless. The Reverend swiftly snatches Sam up out of his seat, pinning him to the wall with an armlock. With Mr. Edwards and the other men in the front row ready to take George down if he tries to intervene, the normally even-tempered pastor tells them it's time for them to leave … and that they better never return, ever! "We are a congregation, and we stick together!" he shouts at them, meaning that they are "brothers" and will stick up for each other and stand up for what's right when others are bullied and pushed around.

* {{Pacifist}}: Reverend Alden initially comes closest to fitting the ThouShaltNotKill type, preaching patience and tolerance with the newcomers, thinking they merely are just coming across the wrong way and people just have to get to know them. His tune quickly changes when he learns that Caroline was nearly raped, they were stealing from local businesses, they pushed around respected townsfolk (the town's doctor, Doc Baker, mill owner Mr. Hanson and storekeeper Nels; even Mrs. Oleson is pushed around), they lied about a bank draft (that turned out to be nonexistent) and the teen-aged boy was allowed to punch girls without anyone to stand up to him.

* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: The schoolchildren of Walnut Grove deliver one of these to Bubba after he pushes them too far.

* WouldHitAGirl: Bubba [[WouldHurtAChild brutally beats down a small girl]] during a game at recess, and later slaps Mary … and even later, Laura.

The bullies are the notorious Galendar family, brothers George, Sam and Bubba. The three don't quite seem to fit in – indeed, not much is known about their past, except that they haven't found a place they can settle in, so everyone decides to go out of their way to welcome them. Mr. Hanson and Nels each extend them a generous line of credit, on the promise that once a bank draft arrives they'll pay their tab. Meanwhile, Bubba is enrolled in school; it's at a time when many of the older boys are working in the fields at harvest.

George and Sam, meanwhile, begin to run up bills at both the Mercantile and Hanson's Mill, and there's no sign of the bank draft. Meanwhile, the two older Galendars learn that one of Hanson's customers is waiting for a load of lumber so, out of the "kindness" of their hearts, they sell it to him at a discounted rate. Lumber they don't even legally ''own'', mind you.

Eventually, the town airs their grievances to the Reverend Alden, but he's talked with the Galendars and they've told him their sob story – their mother had recently died after a serious illness, and the Galendars are just down on their luck. Alden buys the story lock, stock and barrel and suggests to the town to "turn the other cheek."

One afternoon, Sam and George – whom Charles is already getting really frustrated with – meet Caroline as she's on the way into town. They get fresh with her and corner her, and Caroline tries to fight her way out of things, but Sam and George like feisty, fighting women. Caroline is able to get away but her dress is torn. Sam and Bubba snicker as Caroline runs off. Charles comes home and sees Caroline's disheveled look and demands to know what happened. An angry Charles goes to the Galendars to beat them up, but they scoff at him, describing Caroline as "handsome" and "soft." Those nearly homophobic words (usually, the term "handsome" is used in reference to men) really sets off Charles, and he initially gets the upper hand, but is soon overpowered and beaten into bloody unconsciousness. Mr. Edwards eventually finds a battered Charles, with three broken ribs, a broken arm and a hairline skull fracture.

Reverend Alden visits Charles, but Charles is not exactly in a good mood. He – and several of the others – finally vent everything about the Galendars. Alden finally decides to confront the Galendars about the accusations, and when he visits their home, he finds only the young Bubba, who reveals that their mother did not die: she ran off with a drummer. The Reverend also concludes that there was never any bank draft and that he was totally wrong about the Galendars … they aren't "misunderstood," but rather just three thugs that need to be dealt with severely.

As the defeated Galendars are escorted out of town by the men – indeed, they never do return – the women of the congregation sings, "Onward Christian Soldiers."

* AllGirlsWantBadBoys: When she learns that she can use him to get her way at school, Nellie falls for Bubba, the youngest of the Galendar brothers. This actually is a rare aversion for Nellie, as she'd usually have her heart set on "good" boys … usually (but not always) one that Laura is also making a play for.
* AlphaStrike: The final action the town of Walnut Grove takes against the Gallenders is for every single able-bodied man to march the trio out of town ''immediately''. Talk about guts!

* AttemptedRape: George and Sam Galendar make their move on Caroline. She is able to get away. WordOfGod is that they also tried to make a move on Miss Beadle, doing so when she tried to rat out the teenaged Bubba.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Mrs. Oleson is pushed to the limit when the Galendars refuse to pay their tab at the Mercantile (they offer excuses) and learns that (at least) Caroline was nearly attacked by the two older brothers.

** FireAndBrimstoneHell: What Alden becomes once he understands the truth about the Galendars.

* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: What the Galendars learn the hard way when Reverend Alden calls them out at church on Sunday. When Sam tries to storm the pulpit after realizing the sermon is about him and the trouble he and his brothers have caused, Alden quickly puts his arm in a chicken wing while the men of the congregation restrain George (as a visibly-bruised Bubba looks on, clearly too scared to try anything), and very angrily tells him that he and his family had better leave Walnut Grove now and never return … or else. Even when Sam says that he and his brothers will "be out of here by nightfall", it's not good enough for the preacher, who demands they leave town immediately and only take the items they initially brought with them.

The bullies are the notorious Galendar family, brothers George, Sam and Bubba. The three don't quite seem to fit in – indeed, not much is known about their past, except that they explain that other towns have rejected them (without stating why) – so everyone decides to go out of their way to welcome them. Charles offers him a job at the mill, while Mr. Hanson and Nels each extend them a generous line of credit, on the promise that once a bank draft arrives they'll pay their tab. Meanwhile, Bubba is enrolled in school; it's at a time when many of the older boys are working in the fields at harvest.

Bubba quickly asserts himself as a troublemaker … big time. He's rude in class, and at recess, when he wants his turn and wants it now, he knocks over and kicks a little girl – '''''A LITTLE GIRL!!!''''' – and sends her home crying. Bubba laughs, and this draws the attention of both Mary and Nellie. Nellie thinks Bubba's kind of cute and, so she can get her way in town and at school, she decides to befriend him. Mary, meanwhile, is rightfully aghast and calls out Bubba. Bubba licks his chops and punches her in the face, blackening her eye.

George and Sam, meanwhile, begin to run up bills at both the Mercantile and Hanson's Mill, and there's no sign of the bank draft. Meanwhile, the two older Galendars learn that one of Hanson's customers is waiting for a load of lumber so, out of the "kindness" of their hearts, they sell it to him at a discounted rate. Not really a kind act, as, y'see, they've already started to get irritated by Hanson pressing them for their payments … and decide that a way to "get back at him" was to cost him money.

Eventually, the town airs their grievances to the Reverend Alden, but he's talked with the Galendars and they've told them their sob story – they've been kicked out of town after town and they don't know why they aren't accepted. And besides, their mother had recently died after a serious illness, and the Galendars are just down on their luck. Alden buys the story lock, stock and barrel and suggests to the town to "turn the other cheek."

Bubba accelerates his reign of terror at school, helping Nellie assert herself as the school's AlphaBitch and pushing around everyone. Remember, no older boys at school, and none of the younger boys are able to come close to matching Bubba's strength or fighting skills. One day, when Mary – who is avoiding Bubba – has her homework done and Bubba doesn't, he wants to turn her work in as his own. Mary tells him no, and when she tries to walk away, Bubba punches her … hard! Laura tries to defend Mary, and she, too, gets socked!

Reverend Alden visits Charles, but Charles is not exactly in a good mood. He – and several of the others – finally vent everything about the Galendars, and it is suggested that Sam and George had also tried to paw other women in town, and have gotten physical with both Nels and Mr. Hanson. They also reveal the truth about their mother, that she finally ran off when she could no longer tolerate what was becoming an abusive, hard-drinking family, and find out that there never was any bank draft. With everyone's patience wearing thin, Alden finally realizes he was wrong about the Galendars … they aren't "misunderstood," but rather just three thugs that need to be dealt with severely.

At school, Mary and Laura again see Bubba asserting himself on the smaller girls and confront him, and again are sent away with yet more punches to the face. This time, the other girls – and yes, even little Willie(!), who as it turns out didn't like Bubba either – run en masse onto Bubba, and this time, he's unable to fight any of them off. Bubba eventually flees and never comes back to school.

Then, at church the next Sunday, Alden does just that. He begins his sermon by explaining that sometimes, you don't always recognize when trouble sits among you but once you do, you have to deal with it immediately. George realizes Alden is talking about him and his brothers, and tries to defend himself, but when Alden tells him he realizes who they are and that they are nothing but hooligans and thugs, Sam tries to storm the pulpit, but Alden is too fast for him. With the other men in the front row ready to take on George and Sam if they try to hurt Alden, the normally even-tempered pastor tells them it's time for them to leave … and that they better never return, ever! "We are a congregation, and we stick together!" he shouts at them, meaning that they are "brothers" and will stick up for each other and stand up for what's right when others are bullied and pushed around.

Such as what happens when "'''The Bully Brothers'''" come to Walnut Grove.

* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: What the Galendars learn the hard way when Reverend Alden calls them out at church on Sunday. When Sam tries to storm the pulpit after realizing the sermon is about him and the trouble he and his brothers have caused, Alden quickly puts his arm in a chicken wing while the men of the congregation restrain George, and very angrily tells him that he and his family had better leave Walnut Grove now and never return … or else. Even when Sam says that he and his brothers will "be out of here by nightfall", it's not good enough for the preacher, who demands they leave town immediately and only take the items they initially brought with them.

Then, at church the next Sunday, Alden does just that. He begins his sermon by explaining that sometimes, you don't always recognize when trouble sits among you but once you do, you have to deal with it immediately. George realizes Alden is talking about him and his brothers, and Alden says, "Why, yes!" George tries to defend himself but when Alden tells him he realizes who they are and they are nothing but hooligans and thugs, George tries to storm the pulpit, but Alden is too fast for him. With the other men in the front row ready to take on George and Sam if they try to hurt Alden, the normally even-tempered pastor tells them it's time for them to leave … and that they better never return, ever! "We are a congregation, and we stick together!" he shouts at them, meaning that they are "brothers" and will stick up for each other and stand up for what's right when others are bullied and pushed around.

As the defeated Galendars are escorted out of town – indeed, they never do return – the congregation sings, "Onward Christian Soldiers."

* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: What the Galendars learn the hard way when Reverend Alden calls them out at church on Sunday. When George tries to storm the pulpit when he sees the sermon is about him and the trouble he and his brothers have caused, Alden quickly puts his arm in a chicken wing and very angrily tells him that he and his family had better leave Walnut Grove now and never return … or else. Even when George tells Alden that he and his brothers will "be gone by nightfall", it's not good enough for the preacher, who demands they leave town immediately and only take the items they initially brought with them.

* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: What the Galendars learn the hard way when Reverend Alden calls them out at church on Sunday. When George tries to storm the pulpit when he sees the sermon is about him and the trouble he and his brothers have caused, Alden quickly puts his arm in a chicken wing and very angrily tells him that he and his family had better leave Walnut Grove now and never return … or else.

Then, at church the next Sunday, Alden does just that. He begins his sermon by explaining that sometimes, you don't always recognize when trouble sits among you but one you do, you have to deal with it immediately. George realizes Alden is talking about him and his brothers, and Alden says, "Why, yes!" George tries to defend himself but when Alden tells him he realizes who they are and they are nothing but hooligans and thugs, George tries to storm the pulpit, but Alden is too fast for him. With the other men in the front row ready to take on George and Sam if they try to hurt Alden, the normally even-tempered pastor tells them it's time for them to leave … and that they better never return, ever! "We are a congregation, and we stick together!" he shouts at them, meaning that they are "brothers" and will stick up for each other and stand up for what's right when others are bullied and pushed around.

One afternoon, Sam and George – whom Charles is already getting really frustrated with – meet Caroline as she's on the way into town. They get fresh with her and corner her, and Caroline tries to fight her way out of things, but Sam and George like feisty, fighting women. Caroline is able to get away but her dress is torn. Sam and Bubba snicker as Caroline runs off. Charles comes home and sees Caroline's disheveled look and demands to know what happened. An angry Charles goes to the Galendars to beat them up, but they scoff at him, describing Caroline as "handsome" and "soft." That really sets off Charles, and he initially gets the upper hand, but is soon overpowered and beaten into bloody unconsciousness. Mr. Edwards eventually finds a battered Charles, with three broken ribs, a broken arm and a hairline skull fracture.

* AttemptedRape: George and Sam Galendar make their move on Caroline. She is able to get away. WordOfGod is that they also tried to make a move on Miss Beadle, doing so when she tried to rat out the teenaged Bubba

* WouldHitAGirl: Bubba brutally beats down a small girl during a game at recess, and later slaps Mary … and even later, Laura.

* {{Pacifist}}: Reverend Alden initially comes closest to fitting the ThouShaltNotKill type, preaching patience and tolerance with the newcomers, thinking they merely are just coming across the wrong way and people just have to get to know them. His tune quickly changes when he learns that Caroline was nearly raped, they were stealing from local businesses, they pushed around respected townsfolk (the town's doctor, Doc Baker, mill owner Mr. Hanson and storekeeper Nels; even Mrs. Oleson is pushed around) they lied about a bank draft (that turned out to be nonexistent) and the teen-aged boy was allowed to punch girls without anyone to stand up to him.

* AllGirlsWantBadBoys: When she learns that she can use him to get her way at school, Nellie falls for Bubba, the youngest of the Galendar brothers.

* AttemptedRape: George and Sam Galendar make their move on Caroline. She is able to get away. WordOfGod is that they also tried to make a move on Miss Beadle.

* {{Pacifist}}: Reverend Alden initially comes closest to fitting the ThouShaltNotKill type, preaching patience and tolerance with the newcomers, thinking they merely are just coming across the wrong way and people just got to get to know them. His tune quickly changes when he learns that Caroline was nearly raped, they were stealing from local businesses, they lied about a bank draft (that turned out to be nonexistent) and the teen-aged boy was allowed to punch girls without anyone to stand up to him.

* WouldHitAGirl: Bubba brutally beats down a small girl and later slaps Mary … and later, Laura.

* YouWouldntLikeMeWhenImAngry: What the Galendars learn the hard way when Reverend Alden calls them out at church on Sunday. When George tries to storm the pulpit when he sees the sermon is about him and the trouble he and his brothers have caused, Alden quickly puts his arm in a chicken wing and tells him that he and his family had better leave Walnut Grove now and never return … or else.

* [[YouWouldntHitAGuyWithGlasses You Wouldn't Hit a Girl With Glasses]]: Oh yes, Bubba would – and he does when he tries to steal Mary's writing tablet.

* TheBully: Times three.