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Season 1 – Dr. Quinn

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This family Western show centers on the adventures of Michaela Quinn, a doctor who lives in the post-Civil War frontier town of Colorado Springs. Moving there after her father, a Boston physician, dies, Dr. Mike, as she's called, must win over the trust of her new community, who are not exactly thrilled about having a woman doctor. What's worse is that Dr. Mike is an outspoken humanitarian, supporting the minorities of Colorado Springs and having sympathy for barmaids (prostitutes). Dr. Mike's struggles are amplified by the fact that she also cares for three orphaned children and falls in love with a rugged but handsome mountain man, the elusive Sully.

Critics Reviews

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Richard Zoglin TIME Magazine 06/13/2019
The surprise hit of the season is treacly but has its old- fashioned pleasures. Go to Full Review Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune 06/13/2019
There`s the unmistakable feel of Gunsmoke meets Marcus Welby to this series. And for all of its feminist subtext, it`s just a costumed romp. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 06/13/2019
"Frontier Hooey" would be an appropriate alternate title for the series, but it's a kind of hooey some people may find attractive. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 06/13/2019
Simple and profound in all its sweet cornballness, this Emmy-winning series is a gentle delight. Go to Full Review Marilynne S. Mason Christian Science Monitor 06/13/2019
Jane Seymour as Dr. Quinn struggles with poor dialogue and unbelievable stories cramping her considerable style. Go to Full Review Mike Duffy Baltimore Sun 06/13/2019
What this man can't ignore is just how insufferably stupid Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman is. This Doc is DOA. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Anna C @RT86376074 07/01/2023 I think Dr. Quinn let Sully has his way too much, Sully wants to run things his way he leaves and come back when he wants too. I don't see him as a husband at ti See more Read all reviews
Dr. Quinn — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Jane Seymour

Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn

Joe Lando

Byron Sully

Chad Allen

Matthew Cooper

Shawn Toovey

Brian Cooper

Erika Flores

Actor

Orson Bean

Loren Bray

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 1993 Pilot After her father dies, Mike leaves Boston for Colorado Springs, where she sets up practice and adopts three orphans. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 2, 1993 Epidemic While trying to stave off an influenza epidemic, Dr. Mike falls prey to the deadly virus, leaving the town in jeopardy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 9, 1993 The Visitor Dr. Mike's disapproving mother visits from Boston and finds her daughter's unconventional life on the frontier difficult to accept. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 16, 1993 The Law of the Land Dr. Mike hires a retired gunslinger as sheriff to save the life of an orphaned immigrant who stole a cow to feed his starving family. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 23, 1993 The Healing A bitter Loren, who blames Sully for his daughter's death, tries to repossess Dr. Mike's cabin when he learns he still owns the deed. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 30, 1993 Father's Day Dr. Mike is suspicious when Charlotte's husband returns to the children he abandoned and tries to convince the town that he has changed. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 6, 1993 Bad Water Dr. Mike threatens a wealthy mining baron when mercury from his mine contaminates the town's water supply and causes illness in the community. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 13, 1993 The Great American Medicine Show When a medicine-show man arrives in town, selling an elixir he claims will cure anything, Dr. Mike becomes determined to prove him a fraud. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 20, 1993 A Cowboy's Lullaby A thieving cowhand rides into town and quickly disappears after robbing Loren's store and leaving his sick baby with Dr. Mike. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 27, 1993 Running Ghost When Sully is beaten and left for dead by skinners who are slaughtering buffalo, Dr. Mike fears he may be paralyzed. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 13, 1993 The Prisoner After Gen. Custer injures Cloud Dancing and sentences him to hang, Dr. Mike and Sully orchestrate his escape. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 27, 1993 Happy Birthday A lonely Dr. Mike believes the whole town feels sorry for her as she prepares to celebrate another birthday as an unmarried woman. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 10, 1993 Rite of Passage Dr. Mike is at odds with Matthew when he announces his decision to forgo a university education and marry Ingrid. Details Episode 14 Aired May 1, 1993 Heroes Influenced by romance novels, Colleen develops a crush on Sully and endangers her life when she sets up a situation in which he must rescue her. Details Episode 15 Aired May 8, 1993 The Operation Dr. Mike is forced to operate on Brian after he suffers a severe head injury; the townspeople argue over the construction of a new school. Details Episode 16 Aired May 15, 1993 The Secret When one of Dr. Mike's patients dies and leaves behind an illegitimate child, Hank is forced to admit he is the boy's father. Details Episode 17 Aired May 22, 1993 Portraits When a famous Civil War photographer arrives to take a town portrait, he is delayed by bickering, and Dr. Mike discovers he is going blind. Details

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Dr. Quinn — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 1, 1993