As Dr. Quinn is trying to persuade the townspeople that smallpox vaccinations are necessary, the father of Brain, Colleen, and Matthew arrives.

A bitter Loren, who blames Sully for his daughter’s death, tries to repossess Dr. Mike’s cabin when he learns he still owns the deed.

Horror mounts when a flu epidemic attacks Colorado Springs. Dr. Mike must attend the sick townspeople and protect others from getting the deadly disease. But being a lady doctor has…

When teen-outlaw Belle Starr robs the saloon, Mike takes her in, intending to reform her; Colleen overcomes her fear of riding. Belle Starr: Melissa Clayton.

Brian’s homework assignment, an essay entitled, “”What Is Love?”” to be written in honor of Valentine’s day, coincides with Dorothy and the town’s production of “”Romeo and Juliet.”” Also, Becky…

Brian and Colleen run away from Ethan and Lillian, and Colleen contracts potentially lethal pneumonia, which, upon the kids apprehension, Mike treats. Also, surprisingly, Hank’s the only person who can…

Mike loses custody of Brian and Colleen when their father, Ethan Cooper, arrives with new bride Lillian and reclaims them in a messy courtroom battle. Also, Myra and Horace are…

Mike remains the sole voice of reason when townsfolk read a newspaper article predicting that a comet will end the world. Also, Mike addresses the Cooper kids’ fears about “”the…

Dorothy insists the decision to have surgery is hers, not Mike’s; Colleen finds the harassment unbearable.

Mike discovers a lump in Dorothy’s breast and performs a mastectomy on her. Meanwhile, Colleen must deal with the unwanted attention of a new boy at school who fixates on…

Rev. Johnson’s in love with the town’s new schoolteacher (Sherry Hursey), while Mike’s concerned about the woman’s wanton use of corporal punishment in the classroom.

Colleen and Becky become best friends when, at Bray’s store, Alice, another friend, insists on taking Colleen’s favorite fabric to make a dress for the Sweethearts’ dance. Dorothy fears she…

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

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…

A diptheria epidemic sweeps through C.S. Michaela performs a procedure that is not a proven cure. Becky (Haylie Johnson) dies.

Tales of her accomplishments embarrass Woman of the Year nominee Mike; Hank’s grandmother visits.

Dr. Mike’s joyful reunion with a college friend soon turns competitive; Dorothy struggles with a new press.

Feelings run high after a drifter is sentenced to hang for rape and murder

Mike is overwhelmed with her new found passion for Sully, and feeling slighted, Colleen joins her schoolmates for dangerous and questionable escapades.

Steve is taken off the waiting list and accepted to California University. A producer hoping to entice Samantha to star in a sitcom allows Steve, Brandon and Celeste use of…