S2E17

Buffalo Soldiers

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

calendar_todayFeb 5, 1994 schedule60 min star8.0

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

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Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Sgt. Zachary Carver

Jim Knobeloch

Jim Knobeloch

Jake Slicker

person

Nick Ramus

Black Kettle

Spencer Garrett

Spencer Garrett

Captain Arthur Tyrrell

Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Loren Bray

Jonelle Allen

Jonelle Allen

Grace

Henry G. Sanders

Henry G. Sanders

Robert E.

person

Melissa Flores

Missy

person

Sabrina Wiener

Little Feather

person

Peter Wick

Townsperson

Larry Sellers

Larry Sellers

Cloud Dancing

Frank Collison

Frank Collison

Horace Bing