6 Season
149 Episode
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Season 2 Episode 17 Buffalo Soldiers
Her Courage Forged A New Vision For The Old West
A troop of black cavalry soldiers ride into town intending to cover themselves in glory by eradicating hostile Dog Soldiers who've been attacking the railroad. Mike commits an act of civil disobedience by tipping off the Indians, which results in carnage on both sides and the defeat of the Buffalo soldiers. She's accused of treason, and jailed, but the arrogant black cavalry leader, Sergeant Zachary Carver, manages to exonerate her when he's made to realize, through the combined efforts of Sully and Mike, that his beloved troops are nothing more than pawns in the U.S. Army's policy of genocide against the Indians. Returning the favor, Mike manages to medically fake the Sargeant's death, and he escapes court martial. Meanwhile, Colleen cheats on a test and by doing so manages to win a school trip to Washington. Mike must then explain the concept of ""good lying;"" that is, civil disobedience for a principle, and ""bad lying,"" that is, Colleen's self-serving actions regarding the test. In t
- Year: 1998
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Western, Drama
- Studio: CBS
- Keyword: medicine, orphan, period drama, wild west, 19th century, medical drama
- Director: Beth Sullivan
- Cast: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Shawn Toovey, Chad Allen, Jessica Bowman