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Dr. Michaela Quinn journeys to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868.
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Dr. Michaela Quinn journeys to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868.
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Episode 1
Sully argues with Mike that they should move if the railroad comes. Meanwhile, Matthew feels left-out of Sully's new homestead plans.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Toni Graphia, Josef AndersonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Melissa Flores, Ted Hayden, John Petlock
Episode 2
Loren plans a trip to Bolivia to prove he is not getting old; Brian seeks to prove his courage by camping out alone. The two become inadvertent allies as they battle the advances of a hungry bear. Also, Jake and Hank's practical jokes get out of hand, culminating in injuries to them both, until they agree to make up
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Josef AndersonGuest stars Ross Malinger, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Dick Herlan, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 3
Mike receives a telegram from Miss Olive - she's ill - but when she, family and friends arrive in Mexico, Miss Olive's already passed away and left 200 cattle to Matthew. Now they must get the herd back home. Colleen gets a crush on a handsome ne'er do well cowhand named Jesse, only to be robbed and deserted by him.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Casper Van Dien, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Steve Edge, Ray Victor
Episode 4
Matthew and Sully quarrel over the route of the cattle drive.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Casper Van Dien, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Steve Edge, Frank Collison
Episode 5
Mike tangles with the usually benevolent Reverend when she donates books to the town and he tries to ban them, ultimately burning some of them until Mike brings him to his senses. Also, Brian, influenced by Twain's ""The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calveras County,"" stages a frog-jumping contest with disappointing results.
Directed by Victor LoblWritten by Andrew LipsitzGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, John Christian Graas, Alan Altshuld, T.J. McInturff, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 6
Mike helps John, a man Brian finds in the woods, deal with outer and inner scars when she operates on his maimed face and helps him deal with his guilt about the train wreck that caused his disfigurement - as conductor of the train, he feels somehow responsible for the accidental crash. Meanwhile, the townsfolk are up in arms when they get wind that Mike's doing ""secret"" operations - and possibly creating Frankenstein's monster. John: Richard Moll
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Richard Moll, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Melissa Flores, Frank Collison
Episode 7
Mike, Sully, and Cloud Dancing head to Washington, D.C., to lobby on behalf of the Indians.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Josef AndersonGuest stars Dennis Lipscomb, Jim Knobeloch, J.G. Hertzler, Orson Bean, Nicholas Pryor, Gregory Sierra, Lloyd Bochner, Leland Orser
Episode 8
Sully is imprisoned when he accompanies Dr. Mike and Cloud Dancing to Washington to lobby on behalf of the Cheyenne.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Josef AndersonGuest stars Dennis Lipscomb, Jim Knobeloch, J.G. Hertzler, Orson Bean, Nicholas Pryor, Gregory Sierra, Larry Sellers, Frank Collison
Episode 9
Mike and Sully battle money issues when Sully wants to be the primary provider and Mike wants to combine their incomes - in the end, it's Sully who comes around. Also, Myra becomes a sleepwalker, driving Horace crazy, but happily, the sleepwalking turns out merely to be a symptom of Myra's pregnancy.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Joel Brooks, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Bob Roitblat, Larry Sellers
Episode 10
Mike and Sully run into now-married Kid Cole and Sister Ruth and invite them home for Thanksgiving, but the coach is hijacked, forcing them to journey home, on foot, through Indian country. Also, the Cooper kids scramble to put Thanksgiving supper together. Kid Cole: Johnny Cash. Sister Ruth: June Carter Cash.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Josef AndersonGuest stars Johnny Cash, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Kristin Davis, June Carter Cash, Jonelle Allen, Jennifer Youngs
Episode 11
Mike discovers a lump in Dorothy's breast and performs a mastectomy on her. Meanwhile, Colleen must deal with the unwanted attention of a new boy at school who fixates on her impressive bust. Finally, Jake, dressed in drag for Ladies Night at Hank's saloon, gets kidnapped and held hostage by an amorous outlaw, but escapes.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Patrick St. Esprit, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Tracy Fraim, Mary Rings
Episode 12
Dorothy insists the decision to have surgery is hers, not Mike's; Colleen finds the harassment unbearable.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Patrick St. Esprit, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Tracy Fraim, Mary Rings
Episode 13
Mike intervenes in their behalf when a Jewish peddler family arrives in town and is met with prejudice and harassment from townsfolk. Also, Matthew masquerades as Santa Claus for Brian. Guest star: Trisha Yearwood
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by William SchmidtGuest stars Trisha Yearwood, J.D. Daniels, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Bari Hochwald
Episode 14
Sully takes a job as an Indian Agent, only to discover corruption's rife within the system. Meanwhile, liquor arrives on the reservation, and Snow Bird miscarries due to malnutrition.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by William SchmidtGuest stars Hal Sparks, Jim Knobeloch, Nick Ramus, James Sloyan, Orson Bean, Pato Hoffmann, Tantoo Cardinal, Pete Panos
Episode 15
Mike remains the sole voice of reason when townsfolk read a newspaper article predicting that a comet will end the world. Also, Mike addresses the Cooper kids' fears about ""the end."" Hank and Loren cash in on hysteria.
Directed by Victor LoblWritten by Andrew LipsitzGuest stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Andrea Bakkum, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson
Episode 16
Mike learns some patients are beyond help when she climbs Pike's Peak to follow a woman who's chosen to die in its rarified air rather than continue to battle leukemia; Grace deals with her jealousy of Myra's pregnancy. Colleen delivers Myra's baby in Mike's absence, ushering in a new life for the one lost. Sam Lindsay: Eve Brenner
Directed by James KeachWritten by Kathryn FordGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Eve Brenner, John Kendall, Frank Collison
Episode 17
Mike loses custody of Brian and Colleen when their father, Ethan Cooper, arrives with new bride Lillian and reclaims them in a messy courtroom battle. Also, Myra and Horace are almost driven out of their minds by new baby Samantha's incessant crying.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Kaitlin Hopkins, Ben Murphy, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Haylie Johnson, John O'Leary, Andrew Strauss
Episode 18
Brian and Colleen run away from Ethan and Lillian, and Colleen contracts potentially lethal pneumonia, which, upon the kids apprehension, Mike treats. Also, surprisingly, Hank's the only person who can quiet Samantha, Myra and Horace's eternally crying baby.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Kaitlin Hopkins, Ben Murphy, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson
Episode 19
Brian's homework assignment, an essay entitled, ""What Is Love?"" to be written in honor of Valentine's day, coincides with Dorothy and the town's production of ""Romeo and Juliet."" Also, Becky and Colleen compete to play Juliet, Dorothy and Jake split up, and Sully gives Mike an engagement ring.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Jennifer Youngs, Frank Collison
Episode 20
Mike volunteers Robert E's services to fix a steam engine for the railroad, but whether Robert E can do it remains in question until the job is completed. Also, Mike solves a medical puzzle when two Chinese railroad workers, the Chang brothers, fall strangely ill. Jackson Tait: Allan Royal. Peter Chow: Eric Michael Zee.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by D. Brent MoteGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Eric Michael Zee, Allan Royal, Ping Wu, Ray Chang
Episode 21
When teen-outlaw Belle Starr robs the saloon, Mike takes her in, intending to reform her; Colleen overcomes her fear of riding. Belle Starr: Melissa Clayton.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Tim Shell, Jennifer TaitGuest stars Donnie Jeffcoat, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Andrea Bakkum, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Ian Bohen
Episode 22
A paleontologist arrives in town, igniting ""bone fever"" among the townsfolk when he announces that dinosaur bones are worth money. Meanwhile, Matthew and Colleen try to prevent Brian from discovering that the ""dinosaur"" bone given him by his pa is fake.
Directed by Victor LoblWritten by Danna Doyle, Debbie SmithGuest stars Jack Bannon, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Will Egan, Jim Rhine, Larry Sellers, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 23
With no child-protection laws, and influenced by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Mike has a girl removed from her ""guardian"" by taking the man to court and trying him for animal abuse. Mary Ann: Doren Fein.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Ross Malinger, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Doren Fein, Andrea Bakkum, Arthur Taxier, Richard Stuart, Frank Collison
Episode 24
Mike and Sully arrive too late to avert Custer's slaughter of the Indians at the Washita River; Brian befriends an Indian boy destined to die at Washita; Robert E & Grace attempt to adopt an Indian baby whose mother was killed at Washita. No Harm Comes To Him: Sean Price-McConnell.
Directed by James KeachWritten by Kathryn FordGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Nick Ramus, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Tantoo Cardinal, Jason Leland Adams, Daniel Bryan Cartwell
Episode 25
Sully and the kids must help Mike deal with the emotional aftermath of the Washita massacre; Robert E and Grace must return to Cloud Dancing the Indian baby Mike and Sully brought back from Washita
Directed by James KeachWritten by Kathryn FordGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Larry Sellers, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 26
After discovering a badly injured Loren, Sully must battle his own demons in order to save him.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, James Sloyan, Roger Hewlett, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Tim DeZarn, Robert Craighead
Episode 27
Mike and Sully go to the Reverend for a dose of preventative pre-marital counseling, and recall the path of their romance.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Maxwell Caulfield, Jim Knobeloch, Nick Ramus, Steve Blackwood, Diane Ladd, Edward Albert, Elinor Donahue, Alley Mills
Episode 28
Mike's mother arrives with elaborate wedding plans; Custer puts a bounty on best man Cloud Dancing.
Directed by Gwen ArnerWritten by Beth SullivanGuest stars Richard Moll, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Elinor Donahue, Alley Mills, Henry G. Sanders
Episode 29
While Sully is off thinking and doesn't return for several days, Mike gets worried. Although Mike continues to believe in their love. When Sully finally returns, Mike realizes she just wants Sully as her husband. Mike and Sully marry on May 20, 1870. Brian, feeling left out, has a surprise for the newlyweds.
Directed by Gwen ArnerWritten by Beth SullivanGuest stars Richard Moll, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Elinor Donahue, Alley Mills, Henry G. Sanders
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Jane SeymourMichaela Quinn
Joe LandoByron Sully
Shawn TooveyBrian Cooper
Chad AllenMatthew Cooper
Jessica BowmanColleen Cooper Cook
Erika FloresColleen Cooper
Gail StricklandOlive Davis
Jim KnobelochJake Slicker
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