Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Season 4 Episode Guide

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Season 4 episodes

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Episode

1

A New Life

Sep 23, 1995

Dr. Mike and Sully's return from their honeymoon is marred by the arrival of a greedy banker and Cloud Dancing's hatred of the reservation.

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2

Traveling All-Stars

Sep 30, 1995

Baseball fever hits town when an all-star team arrives; the townspeople agree to split profits from a match with the traveling challengers.

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3

Mothers and Daughters

Oct 7, 1995

Mike becomes more absorbed in her new role as wife; rebellious Colleen joins schoolmates for dangerous and questionable escapades

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4

Brother's Keeper

Oct 14, 1995

Matthew's fiancee, Ingrid, is making final wedding plans when she is attacked by Brian's rabid dog and becomes gravely ill.

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5

Halloween III

Oct 28, 1995

Though an elderly patient believes the springs are helping him, Dr. Mike knows his improvements are psychological; Mike wants Sully to play Prince...

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6

Dorothy's Book

Nov 4, 1995

Dorothy Jennings' book about her experiences in Colorado Springs becomes a best seller, but it angers townsfolk.

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7

Promises, Promises

Nov 11, 1995

Loren proposes to Dorothy but has a stroke before she can answer; an old friend wants Sully to come to the gold fields.

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8

The Expedition (1)

Nov 18, 1995

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.

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9

The Expedition (2)

Nov 18, 1995

On her birthday, Dr Mike winds up injured and alone on Pike Peak after Dorothy, Grace, and Myra turn back on a celebratory climb. Preston decides t...

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10

One Touch of Nature

Nov 25, 1995

Dr. Mike fears she is unable to have a child because of her age; the townspeople debate sharing their feast with the Cheyenne on the reservation.

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11

Hell on Wheels

Dec 9, 1995

Dr. Mike finds a heartbroken and self-destructive Matthew courting danger in a plague-ridden town.

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12

Fifi's First Christmas

Dec 16, 1995

Dr. Mike gets a mischievous poodle; Brian is smitten with a new girl in town; the Rev. Johnson recruits folk for a Nativity pageant.

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13

Change of Heart

Jan 6, 1996

Robert E wants to adopt a sick boy, but Grace is hesitant about becoming attached; Dr. Mike struggles to diagnose the child.

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14

Tin Star

Jan 13, 1996

Matthew becomes sheriff of Colorado Springs, and his first challenge is a confrontation with an infamous gunslinger.

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15

If You Love Someone

Jan 20, 1996

Matthew's grief finally gives way to a new romance, but his heart goes to a woman working for Hank in the brothel.

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16

The Ice Man Cometh

Jan 27, 1996

During Dr. Mike's absence, the residents of Colorado Springs become prey to a con man.

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17

Dead or Alive (1)

Feb 3, 1996

Sully leads the rescue when a boy is kidnapped by a mountain man; Dr. Mike's pregnancy is in danger when she does not take care of herself.

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18

Dead or Alive (2)

Feb 10, 1996

Sully leaves the unruly rescue party to hunt for Matthew on his own; Dr. Mike's least favorite physician takes over her practice.

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19

Deal with the Devil

Feb 17, 1996

When the Rev. Johnson finds his former mentor plans a visit, he borrows money from Hank to fix up his ramshackle church.

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20

Eye for an Eye

Feb 24, 1996

Capital punishment divides Colorado Springs when a man convicted of rape and murder is sentenced to die.

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21

Hearts and Minds

Mar 9, 1996

Cloud Dancing sees a reservation school as fatal to Indian culture; bankers stonewall Dorothy's loan request.

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22

Reunion

Mar 23, 1996

Dr. Mike's joyful reunion with a college friend soon turns competitive; Dorothy struggles with a new press.

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23

Woman of the Year

Apr 6, 1996

After being nominated for Colorado's Woman of the Year, Dr. Mike finds it nearly impossible to live up to everyone's expectations.

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24

Last Chance

Apr 13, 1996

A renegade stabs Cloud Dancing, and Emma has a tumor, so Mike cannot slow down before the baby is born.

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25

Fear Itself

Apr 27, 1996

The residents of Colorado Springs welcome an artist until they discover she carries a disease, causing Dr. Mike to face her own fears.

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26

One Nation

May 4, 1996

Cloud Dancing claims responsibility when a young soldier is inadvertently shot during a fight between the Army and the American Indians.

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27

When a Child is Born (1)

May 11, 1996

Dr. Mike prepares for the birth of her baby; Sully is hurt while trying to rescue Cloud Dancing and others from Sgt. O'Connor and his patrol.

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28

When a Child is Born (2)

May 18, 1996

Cloud Dancing leads pregnant Dr. Mike through the wilderness to Sully; Dr. Cook is forced to perform a major operation.

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