Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman S6E16 — Life in the Balance
7.5
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman•Season 6•Episode 16

Life in the Balance

7.5/10 · 132 votesApr 4, 1998

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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Chinese immigrants set up camp. Dr. Quinn discovers a young woman (Yumi Iwami) posing as a man in order to practice medicine, which is forbidden in her culture. Her Grandfather (Robert Ito) is stunned, but supportive.

Directed byGwen Arner
Written byChris Abbott
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Michaela Quinn

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Episode Summary

"Life in the Balance" is episode 16 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 132 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Gwen Arner and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on April 4, 1998.

Next: E17 · Happily Ever AfterBest of Season 6