Factual error: When the older boys are lying around the playground discussing The Election, you can see the bottom of the boy's shoe. It is made of molded rubber and features a "tread" on the bottom. This would not be how shoes were made in that time period.
Little House on the Prairie (1974)
1 mistake in The Election
Laura: I hate that Nellie Oleson.
Caroline: Laura! Don't say "hate" - don't even think "hate"! I'm sure Nellie has her good qualities somewhere.
Charles: Your ma's right, half-pint. Now on the way home, we'll try and think of some.
The Voice of Tinker Jones - S1-E11
Trivia: Sean Penn is in this episode, albeit with no lines, always wearing the same blue shirt. His father directed this episode.