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The Best Episodes Written By Beth Sullivan

Every TV Episode Written by Beth Sullivan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Reason to Believe
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S6:E1

    Sgt. O'Connor was found dead in the river. Sully is nowhere to be found. Michaela believes that he survived and goes looking for him. Daniel comes to offer his help. Dorothy and Cloud Dancing share their first kiss.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Where the Heart Is (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E6

    Mike receives an emergency telegram from her sister Rebecca -- her mother is gravely ill. Mike rushes to Boston to her mother's side, the Cooper kids in tow, where Dr. Mike and her ""roughhewn"" children are met with raised eyebrows by Dr. Quinn's own family. While consulting with Elizabeth Quinn's attending physician, Dr. Mike meets a handsome and progressive Doctor, Dr. William Burke. Dr. Mike's prognosis of her mother (hepatitis) differs with Mrs. Quinn's doctor, Dr. Hanson, who diagnoses cancer. Dr. Burke, however, believes Dr. Mike may be onto something. They have a lot in common and develop a strong mutual admiration for each other. They work together to cure Mrs. Quinn and some of Dr. Burke's other patients. Meanwhile, Matthew chafes at being stuck in Boston away from Ingrid, while Colleen appreciates the learned and cultured atmosphere and Brian adores the candy stores. Just when everyone has settled comfortably into the Boston routine, Sully shows up, unannounced and in buckskin

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Where the Heart Is (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E7

    Sully arrives in Boston and discovers that he's facing worthy competition for Mike's affection in the form of Dr. William Burke. Sully at first settles uncomfortably into Mike's Boston surroundings, but later, with prodding from the kids, submits to a grand makeover. Later, Sully romances Mike with dining and dancing, even attending an opera together. At an all-male medical society, Dr. Burke steps aside so that Mike can present a paper on Indian medicine, while Sully looks on. Afterward, Sully overhears Dr. Burke proposing marriage to Mike and heads back to Colorado, but not before confessing his love to Mike. In the end, Mike declines Dr. Burke's marriage proposal and Mike and the kids return to Colorado, where Dr. Mike returns Sully's declaration of love with a vow in kind.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Michaela "Mike" Quinn, of Boston, followed in her father's footsteps by becoming a doctor. Dr. Mike worked side by side her father. But his sudden death caused her the loss of, not only her best friend, but the loss of their medical practice. The lack of job opportunities for women doctors lead Michaela to answer an ad for a doctor in Colorado territory. Michaela left her fancy home in the city of Boston for the western town, Colorado Springs. When she arrives in town she is met with mockery, for they expected a man doctor. She is befriended by Charlotte Cooper (Diane Ladd) and becomes good friends with her. Charlotte and Dr. Quinn become close friends and when Charlotte is bitten by a rattle snake, she leaves her three children Matthew (Chad Allen), Colleen (Erika Flores, later Jessica Bowman) and Brian (Shawn Toovey) for Dr. Mike to look after. As the town continues to mock Michaela for expecting to be the town doctor, she meets Sully, a white man ""turned"" Native American who lets he

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 28 - For Better or Worse (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E28

    Mike's mother arrives with elaborate wedding plans; Custer puts a bounty on best man Cloud Dancing.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 29 - For Better or Worse (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E29

    While Sully is off thinking and doesn't return for several days, Mike gets worried. Although Mike continues to believe in their love. When Sully finally returns, Mike realizes she just wants Sully as her husband. Mike and Sully marry on May 20, 1870. Brian, feeling left out, has a surprise for the newlyweds.

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    Writer:Beth Sullivan

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Beth Sullivan Ratings Summary

"Reason to Believe" is the best rated episode written by Beth Sullivan. It scored 10.0/10 from 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on April 12, 1997. It is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Where the Heart Is (1)".