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Short summary

Michaela Quinn, a female doctor in post-Civil War Boston, Massachusetts, finds more than she bargained for when she answers an ad for a doctor in a small town in the Colorado territory.

Joe Lando's favorite episode.

Dr. Quinn came to Colorado Springs after answering an ad in their newspaper looking for a doctor. She signed it as Michaela Quinn however, telegrapher Horace Bing thought it was a typo and suppose to say, "Dr. Michael A. Quinn".

Dr. Quinn's homestead was built by Byron Sully for his late first wife, Abigail Sully.

There was a flood while filming the pilot and it washed away most of the props.

After the Pilot finished, executive producers and the network, wanted a more youthful appearance with the series regulars, for their targeted viewing audience of age 18-34. So a full recasting was done, with the exceptions of Hank and Sully. Hence, the series opened Season 1 , with all newer faces. Additionally, a few Pilot actors were already contracted with other projects, but commissioned to help kick off the series, including Diane Ladd.

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    • Author: Dainris
    I didn't start watching this show until the second season. I was instantly hooked, and I regretted terribly that I hadn't started watching from the beginning. I was disappointed with the recasting of two characters, but these things happen.

    Other than that, the casting is excellent. Jane Seymour, of course, is always an excellent actress, full of poise and grace. Best of all, this show uses *actual* races to play the represented races (e.g., Native Americans play Native Americans, Hispanics play Mexicans, Chinese play Chinese, etc.)!

    This show has tugged on my glad heart strings, has made me cry, angry, and has made me long for more. The acting sucks you in, the storyline keeps you coming back for more.

    I disagree with those who have compared this to Little House on the Prairie, but it stands alone just fine.
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    • Author: Hurus
    A really nice tv series, for the whole family to watch! It has everything: adventure, romance, ethical problems, action,etc, etc. Very good (and cute) actors, and great result. A series not to be missed.
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    • Author: Aiata
    I have seen this show and it's films and have to say that it is something people should see if feeling down. Women fighting for their rights it also makes you see that even if people are different they still deserve to be treated equally. As a fan of Jane Seymour and Joe Lando I would say this is some of their best work. This is happy go lucky and shows a town willing to stand up for each other it's not just some pointless show though it has now stopped being filmed the reruns are just as good as they were first time round and I would highly recommend that you all watch this.
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    • Author: Dagdatus
    I never got a chance to see a real DQ episode(by which I mean I started watching it after they stopped filming). Its kind of addictive :) Can't wait for them to decide if they are going to do a third movie(and I hope they decide yes.
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    • Author: Zepavitta
    Let's be fair here. The plot sucks, most characters are as dimensional as cardboard coutouts and the anachronisms are as frequent as the political correctness. This show has no courage at all.

    When it comes to the characters, I find some depth only in Sully and also, sometimes (surprisingly) in Hank. These guys actually get to evolve a little.

    I stopped watching the show after the baby came. That's when it really really really starts to be a pukefest. If you want good western, throw this in the trash and visit your local videostore. There are plenty of good westerns out there.

    To be honest: the only reason women watch this is because they think Sully is hot. The only reason men watch this is because women (inspired by dr Quinns women-rule-the-world attitude) force them to.

    And I would also like to laugh at the gullible person who said that other races are actually played by actors of the right race! Did you forget Inga and the swedish settlers? I am swedish, and I can reveal that it's always embarrasing when the swedes are in the show. Their swedish sucks so much it's impossible to understand beyond a few words, it's translated incorrectly by the in-show interpretors and Inga's accent is simply a joke. Not that swedes and americans are different races, but they are certainly different peoples and the casting of the swedes certainly qualifies as a catastophe.
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    • Author: Conjuril
    If anyone gets the chance, check out Dr. Quimn, Mad Woman (a spoof of Jane Seymore and Joe Lando's characters on the show). Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are hilarious at capturing the puerile and nauseatingly sweet characters, as well as the often repeated plot lines (listen for Saunder's "he/she's sleeping now...over and over and over). You can see more of their spoofs on any of the their collections. They hit _The Exorcist_, _Misery_, Thelma and Louise_, Gone with the Wind_, and many others. I personally recommend "Gentlemen Prefer French and Saunders." A must see for parody aficionados. It can be found on French and Saunders "Living in a Material World" DVD or VHS.
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    • Author: Meri
    This has to be one of the shallowest TV shows ever produced. The protagonists are all politically-correct, tree-hugging do-gooders without flaws, and are always good looking. All the American Indians on the show were very proud, Lawful Good and could Commune With Nature, in addition to being able to Understand Animals. All white businessmen like railroad tycoons were always bad, despite the fact that they helped build this country.

    The bad guys were so one-dimensional that Jean-Claude Van Damme looks like a Shakesperean-trained thespian in comparison.

    I for one don't believe in these shows that are supposed to be "family entertainment." For one, no men that I know of can stand this show, at least not while sober. And getting plastered in front of Junior isn't exactly what I'd call a good idea. If boys are forced to watch this show, they'll start pulling their sister's hair...again, not condusive to family stability. Besides, I wouldn't recommend a show that shows an obviously biased view of history...too many times kids watch this kind of crap and accept it as fact.
  • Episode cast overview, first billed only:
    Jane Seymour Jane Seymour - Dr. Quinn - Medicine Woman
    Joe Lando Joe Lando - Byron Sully
    Guy Boyd Guy Boyd - Loren Bray
    Chad Allen Chad Allen - Matthew Cooper
    Erika Flores Erika Flores - Colleen Cooper
    Shawn Toovey Shawn Toovey - Brian Cooper
    Colm Meaney Colm Meaney - Jake Slicker
    Geoffrey Lower Geoffrey Lower - Rev. Timothy Johnson
    Verna Bloom Verna Bloom - Maude Bray
    Helene Udy Helene Udy - Myra Bing
    Nick Ramus Nick Ramus - Black Kettle
    Diane Ladd Diane Ladd - Charlotte Cooper
    Frank Collison Frank Collison - Horace Bing
    Adrian Sparks Adrian Sparks - Colonel Chivington
    Ivory Ocean Ivory Ocean - Robert E.
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