Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

tv show

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149 total episodes

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6 seasons

Her Courage Forged A New Vision For The Old West

First Aired January 01, 1993

Overview

Dr. Michaela Quinn journeys to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868.

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Buffalo Soldiers

Season 2 - Episode 17 - 1h 0m

Air Date

February 05, 1994

Overview

A troop of black cavalry soldiers ride into town intending to cover themselves in glory by eradicating hostile Dog Soldiers who've been attacking the railroad. Mike commits an act of civil disobedience by tipping off the Indians, which results in carnage on both sides and the defeat of the Buffalo soldiers. She's accused of treason, and jailed, but the arrogant black cavalry leader, Sergeant Zachary Carver, manages to exonerate her when he's made to realize, through the combined efforts of Sully and Mike, that his beloved troops are nothing more than pawns in the U.S. Army's policy of genocide against the Indians. Returning the favor, Mike manages to medically fake the Sargeant's death, and he escapes court martial. Meanwhile, Colleen cheats on a test and by doing so manages to win a school trip to Washington. Mike must then explain the concept of ""good lying;"" that is, civil disobedience for a principle, and ""bad lying,"" that is, Colleen's self-serving actions regarding the test. In t