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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
The honeymoon is over for Mike and Sully as the newlyweds must adjust to life in a changing Colorado Springs where a bullish Boston Brahman named Preston A. Lodge III establishes the towns first bank. Preston Lodge III: Jason Leland Adams.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Geoff Meed, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Jennifer Youngs, Stan Garner
Episode 2
The town invites a traveling all-star baseball team for a fundraising event, but later suspects that they have been swindled. Otis James: Joel Anderson.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Toni Graphia, Carl Binder, Josef Anderson, Toni Perling, Sara DavidsonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Johnny Moran, Joel Anderson, R.J. Knoll
Episode 3
Mike is overwhelmed with her new found passion for Sully, and feeling slighted, Colleen joins her schoolmates for dangerous and questionable escapades.
Directed by Bobby RothWritten by Sara DavidsonGuest stars Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Andrea Bakkum, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Johnny Moran, R.J. Knoll, Nick Roth
Episode 4
Matthew's fiance Ingrid hovers near death after being bitten by Brian's rabid pet wolf; Brian is overwhelmed with guilt. Ingrid: Jennifer Youngs.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Burt PrelutskyGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Christopher Kelly, Jennifer Youngs, Geoffrey Lower, Barbara Babcock
Episode 5
An elderly man comes to town with hopes that the natural spring will help his rheumatism. Dr. Mike can't convince Sully to plan for the Halloween festivities.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Philip GersonGuest stars Will Rothhaar, Billy L. Sullivan, Jim Knobeloch, Joshua Boyd, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders
Episode 6
Dorothy Jennings' book about her experiences in Colorado Springs becomes a best seller, but it angers townsfolk.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Philip GersonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Michael Rothhaar, John Valentine, Frank Collison
Episode 7
Loren proposes to Dorothy but suffers a stroke before she can give him an answer. Meanwhile, Sully feels obliged to act upon an old friend's written request to help him set up a mining operation in Nevada.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Kathryn FordGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Frank Collison, William Shockley, Barbara Babcock
Episode 8
Dr. Mike celebrates her birthday by climbing Pikes Peak with Dorothy, Grace and Myra, but ends up injured and alone when her companions turn back.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Andrew Lipsitz, Sara DavidsonGuest stars Joe Unger, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 9
Dorothy, Myra and Grace realize they are quitting and they're letting Mike down, so they decide to go back. They find her injured with a broken arm. Mike can't go to the top of the mountain anymore, but she encourages the others to make it to the top for her. Meanwhile back in town, Preston plots to guild a hotel-casino with help from his ""partner"" Jake; and Robert E is bothered by an encounter with a bounty hunter.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Andrew Lipsitz, Sara DavidsonGuest stars Joe Unger, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Frank Collison, William Shockley
Episode 10
At Thanksgiving, Mike faces the possibility that she might be infertile, while Jake struggles with the fact that he has no family to share the day with. Brian becomes attached to the Thanksgiving main course.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Melissa RosenbergGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Ingrid Beer, Edmund L. Shaff, Richard Garon
Episode 11
The family finds Matthew running a saloon at a railroad camp where his grief over Ingrid's death drives him to volunteer for a dangerous blasting job. Loren loses Dorothy's money for a new printing press. Peter Chow: Eric Michael Zee.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Andrew LipsitzGuest stars John Doman, Jim Knobeloch, Kaz Garas, Orson Bean, Eric Michael Zee, Larry Dirk, Don Dowe, Tom Kelly Moore
Episode 12
As Colorado Springs prepares for Christmas, the family receives a rambunctious toy poodle from Mike's mother in Boston, and Brian has a case of puppy love for a new girl in town. The Rev. Johnson recruits folk for a Nativity pageant. Sara Sheehan: Jann Michaels. Mrs. Sheehan: Susanna Thompson.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Billy L. Sullivan, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Susanna Thompson, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Janna Michaels
Episode 13
Robert E and Grace want to adopt a young boy who is suffering from a disease Mike can't diagnose (sickle cell anemia). Meanwhile the town believes Matthew should start dating again and sets him up on a series of blind dates.
Directed by James KeachWritten by Julie HendersonGuest stars Charlotte Chatton, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Brenden Jefferson, Lisa Dinkins, Suzanne Ventulett
Episode 14
Increasing lawlessness in Colorado Springs sparks a demand for a new sheriff, and Matthew feels he's just the man for the job. Meanwhile, Brian succumbs to peer pressure shoplifting a toy train from Loren's store. Zachary Brett: Travis Tritt. Charles: John Christian Graas.
Directed by Jerry JamesonWritten by Andrew LipsitzGuest stars Travis Tritt, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Ryan Alosio, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, John Christian Graas
Episode 15
Matthew falls for an independent young woman, but the fact that she's a prostitute complicates their blooming romance. Meanwhile, Preston offers Myra a job at the bank, but Horace opposes her taking it. Emma: Charlotte Chatton.
Directed by James KeachWritten by Melissa RosenbergGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Charlotte Chatton, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Carl Ciarfalio, Cathy Worthington, Frank Collison
Episode 16
The town is duped by two con men selling shares in a refrigeration box and Mike must turn the tables on the con men, helping the town learn a lesson in trust. Meanwhile, Cloud Dancing barters with Loren to sell corn grown on the reservation at the general store. Randolph Cummings: Brandon Douglas. Curtis Roper: Anthony Lee. Anthony: Brenden Jefferson.
Directed by Alan J. LeviWritten by Philip GersonGuest stars Anthony Lee, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Brandon Douglas, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Brenden Jefferson
Episode 17
Sully pursues a renegade mountain man who has kidnapped senator Leonard's son, in protest of the Senator's support of Colorado statehood. Meanwhile, Mike is forced to stop her practice when her schedule threatens her pregnancy. Ezra Leonard: Lawrence Pressman. Noah McBride: Denny Miller. Dr. Cassidy: Jerry Hardin.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Lawrence Pressman, Jim Knobeloch, Jerry Hardin, Orson Bean, Denny Miller, Henry G. Sanders, Michael Ray Miller, Zachary McLemore
Episode 18
The rescuers get ugly after Leonard offers a bounty for the mountain man, so Sully sets off alone.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Lawrence Pressman, Jim Knobeloch, Jerry Hardin, Orson Bean, Denny Miller, Henry G. Sanders, Zachary McLemore, Victoria Racimo
Episode 19
The Reverend mortgages the church to Hank to get money to make church repairs in order to impress his mentor Rev. Thomas. Rev. Thomas: Fred Rogers. Mr. James: Max Gail.
Directed by Bobby RothWritten by Nancy BondGuest stars Fred Rogers, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Max Gail, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Nick Roth
Episode 20
Feelings run high after a drifter is sentenced to hang for rape and murder
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Kathryn FordGuest stars Geoffrey Blake, Jim Knobeloch, Charlotte Chatton, Olaf Pooley, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders
Episode 21
Cloud Dancing sees a reservation school as fatal to Indian culture; bankers stonewall Dorothy's loan request.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Andrew LipsitzGuest stars Joseph Ashton, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Brenden Jefferson, Delmy Christine, Daniel Gusman, Onofrio Sanfilippo
Episode 22
Dr. Mike's joyful reunion with a college friend soon turns competitive; Dorothy struggles with a new press.
Directed by Gwen ArnerWritten by Melissa RosenbergGuest stars Orson Bean, Jonelle Allen, Henry G. Sanders, Haylie Johnson, Christine Healy, Larry Sellers, Barbara Babcock
Episode 23
Tales of her accomplishments embarrass Woman of the Year nominee Mike; Hank's grandmother visits.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Paul StubenrauchGuest stars Gloria LeRoy, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Bibi Besch, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Haylie Johnson, Ben Livingston
Episode 24
A renegade stabs Cloud Dancing, and Emma has a tumor, so Mike cannot slow down before the baby is born.
Directed by Gwen ArnerWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Charlotte Chatton, James Sloyan, Orson Bean, Patrick Kilpatrick, Jeff O'Haco, Larry Sellers, Geoffrey Lower
Episode 25
A popular new arrival carries a dread disease; Preston plans an exclusive clinic.
Directed by Chuck BowmanWritten by Philip GersonGuest stars Denise Crosby, Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Frank Collison, Geoffrey Lower, William Shockley
Episode 26
Cloud Dancing hopes his trial for shooting a soldier will unite the tribes.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Julie HendersonGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Orson Bean, Patrick Kilpatrick, John C. McLaughlin, Billy Daydodge, Jules Desjarlais, Matty Liu, Victor Aaron
Episode 27
Dr. Mike prepares for the birth of her baby. Mike's family arrives for the impending birth of Mike and Sully's baby, bringing along a new young doctor (Brandon Douglas) to help deliver the baby. Meanwhile, Sully is hurt while trying to rescue Cloud Dancing and others from Sgt. O'Connor (Patrick Kilpatrick) and his patrol.
Directed by James KeachWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Charlotte Chatton, Orson Bean, Helene Udy, Jonelle Allen, Elinor Donahue, Alley Mills, Henry G. Sanders
Episode 28
Wounded Sully must deliver Mike's baby. Dr. Cook is forced to perform a major operation. Katie Sully: Alexandria, McKenzie and Megan Calabrese.
Directed by James KeachWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Jim Knobeloch, Charlotte Chatton, 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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