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The Best Episodes of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5

Every episode of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 7 - Right or Wrong
    8.2/10(122 votes)

    S5:E7

    Dr. Mike is arrested and put in jail for treating a fugitive Indian; Jake and Preston run against each other for mayor of Colorado Springs.

    Director:Chuck Bowman
    Writer:Philip Gerson

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  2. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 22 - Before The Dawn
    8.2/10(120 votes)

    S5:E22

    Sully arranges an escape for Cloud Dancing, leading him and the Indian to become wanted men.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Julie Henderson

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  3. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 23 - Starting Over
    8.2/10(122 votes)

    S5:E23

    After Marjorie joins the Women's movement she blows into town stirring everyone up and has a fling with Loren.

    Director:Gwen Arner
    Writer:Philip Gerson

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  4. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 8 - Remember Me
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    S5:E8

    A sick and ragged prospector wanders into town and Jake Slicker recognizes the man as his father, who abandoned him years before.

    Director:Alan J. Levi
    Writer:Steven Baum

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  5. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 11 - Separate But Equal
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    S5:E11

    Grace and Robert E. encounter fierce opposition when they attempt to enroll their son in the town's all-white school.

    Director:Chuck Bowman
    Writer:Julie Henderson

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  6. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 15 - Farewell Appearance
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    S5:E15

    Dr. Mike's Uncle Theodore, a concert pianist, sees in Brian not only a talented musician, but his own dead son.

    Director:Chuck Bowman
    Writer:Robert Hamilton

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  7. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 24 - His Father's Son
    8.0/10(123 votes)

    S5:E24

    Everyone is doting on Katie and Brian feels slighted. Brian receives a letter and picture from his real father, which leaves him feeling like he doesn't belong anywhere. Brian starts behaving badly. He gets Anthony to skip school with him and they hop a train. Sully punishes Brian. When Brian questions Sully's actions, Sully says that he is doing it because he is his Pa.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Chris Abbott

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  8. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 12 - A Place to Die
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S5:E12

    When three people die after coming in contact with something in the clinic, and one is deathly sick, Dr. Mike, Sully, Colleen, and Andrew but their heads together to find out what it was. They figure out that it was something in the clinic and now it is everywhere. In her case, on the instruments, the sheet. The only solution is to burn everything. When that is done, some are genorous enough to give Dr. Mike some of there things, but they are scared to come in. When Sully must get stitches, and lives after being treated by Dr. Mike, she begins the road to being reaccepted by Colorado Springs.

    Director:Alan J. Levi
    Writer:Philip Gerson

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  9. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 25 - Moment of Truth (1)
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S5:E25

    Cloud Dancing is badly beaten by soldiers for returning late to the reservation. Michaela treats him. When Sully learns of the attack, he is outraged. Tired of being treated cruelly, the tribes plan a rebellion. They enlist Sully's help.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  10. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 26 - Moment of Truth (2)
    7.9/10(125 votes)

    S5:E26

    Sully lies to everyone about what he is doing, but the truth comes out. Cloud Dancing flees to the Tongue River Valley. Sgt McKay (David Beecroft)sees Sully at the scene. After Sgt O'Connor (Patrick Kilpatrick) finds out what happens, he goes after Sully. They get into a fight and they both go over a cliff

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  11. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 1 - Runaway Train
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sully goes to Denver to negotiate the release of Cloud Dancing from the army. One of the conditions is that Sully is no longer Indian Agent and may not ever step foot on the reservation again. On the way home the train crashes, injuring most on board. Andrew learns a lesson in humility by watching Michaela in action.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Philip Gerson

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  12. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 2 - Having It All
    7.8/10(131 votes)

    S5:E2

    Michaela has returned to work after being home with Katie. Between work, the baby and being so tired,Michaela is spread thin. Sully feels neglected. Sully helps Michaela through this difficult time. Colleen is accepted to college in Denver.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Sara Davidson

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  13. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 10 - The Tempest
    7.8/10(131 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  14. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 14 - The Dam
    7.8/10(121 votes)

    S5:E14

    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.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Sara Davidson

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  15. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 16 - The Most Fatal Disease
    7.8/10(134 votes)

    S5:E16

    Kid Cole and Sister Ruth (Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash) visit Dr. Mike at a difficult time in their marriage.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Chris Abbott

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  16. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 3 - Malpractice
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    S5:E3

    A malpractice suit prevents Dr. Mike from practicing medicine, leaving the reluctant Dr. Cook in charge.

    Director:Alan J. Levi
    Writer:Peter Dunne

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  17. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 6 - Last Dance
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    S5:E6

    Dr. Mike faces the prospect of leaving her practice and friends for Wyoming when Sully is offered a job surveying Yellowstone National Park.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Chris Abbott

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  18. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 9 - Legend
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S5:E9

    Dr. Mike, Sully and Matthew team up with a legendary marshal in order to nab the thieves who wounded Matthew during a bank robbery.

    Director:Alan J. Levi
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  19. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 13 - Season of Miracles
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S5:E13

    As Christmas approaches, Brian questions his faith when he learns that Dr. Mike cannot save the sight of the Reverend.

    Director:Carl Binder
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  20. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 21 - The Body Electric
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    S5:E21

    Brian takes a liking to visiting writer Walt Whitman, even when the townspeople shun Whitman over rumors of his alternative lifestyle.

    Director:Gwen Arner
    Writer:Christine Berardo

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  21. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 19 - A House Divided (2)
    7.6/10(153 votes)

    S5:E19

    While Sully is away for a few days to procure some money, Preston arrives threatening to repossess the homestead for nonpayment of the load. Daniel rejects Dr. Mike's objections and pays off the entire loan. Upon hearing how Daniel interfered in his business, the proud Sully becomes furious.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  22. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 18 - A House Divided (1)
    7.5/10(158 votes)

    S5:E18

    An old friend of Sully's visits, wanting to financially help the family. Although he falls in love with Michaela.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  23. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 20 - Hostage
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    S5:E20

    Sully, depite being wounded by two bank robbers, works to free his wife, Brian and Katie when they are taken hostage by the desperate men.

    Director:Jerry London
    Writer:Chris Abbott

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  24. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 4 - All That Glitters
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    S5:E4

    The appearance of renowned singer Gilda St. Clair (Barbara Mandrell) tempts Colleen to leave college and travel the world instead.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Jennifer Tait

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  25. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Season 5 Episode 5 - Los Americanos
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    S5:E5

    A Latin American woman rebuffs Dr. Mike's attempts at friendship; the Rev. Johnson searches for a teacher to take his place. Teresa: Michelle Bonilla.

    Director:Jerry London
    Writer:Kathryn Ford

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Right or Wrong" is the best rated episode of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 122 votes. Directed by Chuck Bowman and written by Philip Gerson, it aired on November 2, 1996.