Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
A groundbreaking CBS Western drama following a female frontier physician navigating medicine, prejudice, and life in the 1860s American West.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Series Information
- Original Title: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
- First Air Year: 1993
- Last Air Year: 1998
- Created by: Beth Sullivan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (47 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 149
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 1, 1993 (United States - TV-PG), January 1, 1993 (Canada - PG), January 1, 1993 (United Kingdom - PG), January 1, 1993 (Germany - 16), January 1, 1993 (France - 16), January 1, 1993 (Australia - M), January 1, 1993 (Brazil - 12), January 1, 1993 (Mexico - B), January 1, 1993 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: Quinn doktornő, a varázsló (HU), ドクター・クイン/大西部の女医物語 (JP)
- Production Companies: The Sullivan Company, CBS Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Plot
Dr. Michaela Quinn journeys to Colorado Springs to be the town's physician after her father's death in 1868.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the spirit of the frontier come to life:
Her Courage Forged A New Vision For The Old West
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Beth Sullivan
Main Cast
- Jane Seymour
- Joe Lando
- Shawn Toovey
- Chad Allen
- Orson Bean
- Jim Knobeloch
- Frank Collison
- William Shockley
- Geoffrey Lower
- Henry G. Sanders
Writers
- Sara Davidson
- Carl Binder
- Josef Anderson
- Beth Sullivan
- Toni Graphia
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - FAQs
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Why was Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman cancelled after Season 6?
CBS cancelled Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman in 1998 after six seasons, citing declining ratings despite a still-devoted fanbase. The cancellation sparked significant viewer protest, leading CBS to produce two follow-up TV movies — Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie (1999) and The Heart Within (2001) — to provide closure.
Is Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman based on a true story?
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is a fictional series, though it draws inspiration from the real challenges faced by women in 19th-century medicine. Creator Beth Sullivan was inspired partly by historical female physicians who broke barriers in the American West, giving the show a grounded, historically informed feel.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman?
Jane Seymour stars as Dr. Michaela Quinn, with Joe Lando as frontier man Byron Sully. The ensemble cast includes Chad Allen, Shawn Toovey, Orson Bean, Jim Knobeloch, Frank Collison, William Shockley, Geoffrey Lower, and Henry G. Sanders, among others.
How many seasons and episodes does Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman have?
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman ran for 6 seasons and 149 episodes on CBS. Season 1 had 17 episodes, Season 2 had 27, Season 3 had 29, Season 4 had 28, Season 5 had 26, and Season 6 had 22 episodes, spanning from January 1993 to May 1998.
What is Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman about?
The series follows Dr. Michaela Quinn, a Boston-trained physician who relocates to the rugged frontier town of Colorado Springs in 1868 following her father's death. She faces prejudice as a female doctor while caring for the community, raising three orphaned children, and forging a deep bond with mountain man Byron Sully.
What is the content rating for Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman?
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman carries a TV-G rating in the United States, making it suitable for all audiences. Its family-friendly tone, wholesome storytelling, and positive values made it a popular choice for viewers of all ages throughout its six-season run on CBS.
Did Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman win any awards?
Yes. Jane Seymour won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Dr. Michaela Quinn in 1996. The series also received multiple People's Choice Awards and was recognized for its positive portrayal of women and family values throughout its run.
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