Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Season 5 Episode Guide
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Season 5 episodes
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Episode
1
Runaway Train
Sep 21, 1996
Robbers wreck a train carrying Sully and Cloud Dancing; Andrew is reluctant to return the practice to Dr. Mike.
Episode
2
Having It All
Sep 28, 1996
Dr. Mike finds the stresses of being a wife, mother and career woman too much and contemplates turning her practice over to Dr. Cook.
Episode
3
Malpractice
Oct 5, 1996
A malpractice suit prevents Dr. Mike from practicing medicine, leaving the reluctant Dr. Cook in charge.
Episode
4
All That Glitters
Oct 12, 1996
The appearance of renowned singer Gilda St. Clair tempts Colleen to leave college and travel the world instead.
Episode
5
Los Americanos
Oct 19, 1996
A Latin American woman rebuffs Dr. Mike's attempts at friendship; the Rev. Johnson searches for a teacher to take his place.
Episode
6
Last Dance
Oct 26, 1996
Sully gets an offer to survey the newly created Yellowstone National Park; Brian's first date; Dorothy teaches Cloud Dancing ballroom steps.
Episode
7
Right or Wrong
Nov 2, 1996
Jake and Preston each want Mike's mayoral endorsement, until she is jailed for treating a fugitive Indian.
Episode
8
Remember Me
Nov 9, 1996
When a sick, old prospector wanders into town, Dr. Mike takes it upon herself to help reunite him with his family before it's too late after she te...
Episode
9
Legend
Nov 16, 1996
Dr. Mike, Sully and Matthew team up with a legendary marshal in order to nab the thieves who wounded Matthew during a bank robbery.
Episode
10
The Tempest
Nov 23, 1996
A severe storm bears down on Colorado Springs, disrupting the arrival of Preston Lodge II and Dr. Mike's attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.
Episode
11
Separate But Equal
Dec 7, 1996
Robert E. and Brian try to enroll Anthony in the all-white school; Jake and Hank open a hotel to rival Preston's.
Episode
12
A Place to Die
Dec 14, 1996
Dr. Mike's practice is in jeopardy when her patients begin dying of a mysterious infection apparently contracted at the clinic.
Episode
13
Season of Miracles
Dec 21, 1996
As Christmas approaches, Brian questions his faith when he learns that Dr. Mike cannot save the Rev. Johnson's sight.
Episode
14
The Dam
Jan 11, 1997
In a case of mistaken motivation, a judge sends Sully to prison after he is spotted with criminals bent on stopping the construction of a dam.
Episode
15
Farewell Appearance
Jan 25, 1997
Dr. Mike's Uncle Theodore, a concert pianist, sees in Brian not only a talented musician, but his own dead son.
Episode
16
The Most Fatal Disease
Feb 1, 1997
Kid Cole and Sister Ruth visit Dr. Mike at a difficult time in their marriage.
Episode
17
Colleen's Paper
Feb 8, 1997
Dr. Mike and Colleen recall past cases as part of a college course Colleen is taking; Andrew is overcome by a mysterious ailment. Features clips fr...
Episode
18
Between Friends (1)
Feb 15, 1997
Sully's wealthy friend Daniel falls for Mike and humiliates Sully with an offer of financial help.
Episode
19
Between Friends (2)
Feb 15, 1997
Sully is humiliated when his wealthy friend develops feelings for Mike, and presents them with an offer of financial help.
Episode
20
Hostage
Feb 22, 1997
Despite being wounded by two bank robbers, Sully works to free his wife, Brian and Katie when they are taken hostage by the desperate men.
Episode
21
The Body Electric
Apr 5, 1997
Brian takes a liking to visiting writer Walt Whitman, even when the townspeople shun Whitman over rumors of his alternative lifestyle.
Episode
22
Before The Dawn
Apr 12, 1997
Horace attempts suicide after his wife leaves him, prompting Dr. Mike to send for her and their young daughter.
Episode
23
Starting Over
Apr 26, 1997
Dr. Mike is shocked by her sister's liberal behavior and open relationship with Loren Bray after she joins the women's suffrage movement.
Episode
24
His Father's Son
May 3, 1997
When Brian's irresponsible behavior puts the town in danger, Sully must step in and begin acting like a real father to the boy.
Episode
25
Moment of Truth (1)
May 10, 1997
Defying government orders, Sully becomes a wanted man after he enters an American Indian reservation and helps Cloud Dancing escape.
Episode
26
Moment of Truth (2)
May 17, 1997
When Sgt. McKay holds Sully responsible for the Dog Soldiers' attacks, he and Cloud Dancing escape to safer American Indian lands.
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