I used to watch this when it was on TV, and then years later i have bought the box set, and looking at the episode list and the lists on the DVD they don't match up. anyway, i am so glad that Jayne saw the scripts and decided to take the role as Dr Quinn, in a way sad for her to make a personal choice to do the work cause of her husband, but after seeing the show and watching DVD if Jayne didn't take the part who would, also glad that the pilot casts of 4 members changed they didn't suit the characters as those who went on from episode 2. shame that Erika's father made a bad choice not to let her continue her role. i loved everything involved with the show. and i did see on many occasions that actors was used again. one that i remember (only today i watched a DVD), was a cowboy who went on the run with a baby, and later becomes Sully's best friend.

remarkable show. or good food for each expectation. family values, a medicine woman in a men society, adventures, delicate love story, humor and victory of good. all sacred values of America, its universal images, clichés and great facts are present in this show. all in skin of nostalgic feelings. and with pink drops of understanding. so, it is not question of acting or realism. only purpose - health of emotions. so, the work is far to be disappointed. Jane Seymoore builds each necessary nuance to impose her character. each gesture, each good result , not far from fake, it is warm and gentle. like many TV series, it is only a fairy tale in new clothes. but it is OK. the fairy tales are always fashionable.

People need to relax their standards a bit. No one in their right mind expects fiction to be historically accurate at all times.However, it must be said that, more often than not, the time line was appropriate for many of the events portrayed.A reviewer mentioned that the pacifist ideals of Dr. Mike were highly unusual for the time. Indeed. That is why, perhaps, she (and Sully) are often the only ones who held those pacifist views, where as most of the townsfolk in the show wanted to have a hanging every chance they got. There were peace-loving people back then. Had there not been, every single Native American would be wiped out, slavery would have continued undeterred, and women would have been denied the right to vote... to name only a few examples.As for women not going to college back then? Nonsense. It was not as common then as it is today, obviously, but it did occur. Please, do a google search on "Medical College of Pennsylvania, Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania", which opened in 1850 and was the first female medical college in the world. It does not require a huge stretch of the imagination to suppose that a graduate from such a school would have been progressive, and might have found herself practicing medicine on the American frontier.As for the show, I love it. I found the Season 4 DVDs in my local book store, and now have seasons 1-3. I watched the show when it was brand new in the early 90's, but stopped at season 2 because my husband and I got stationed in Asia and it was unavailable there. It's been a pleasure becoming reacquainted with Dr. Mike, Sully, and all of the people of Colorado Springs.We normally don't watch TV, as there is nothing on worth watching. It is so refreshing to be able to watch good television with my kids. I recommend this show whole-heartedly.

Outstanding television show where young Dr. Quinn gets her medical degree and gives up a life of luxury in New England and ventures forth to the wild west.The scenery and the stories were absolutely captivating.As the wonderful doctor, Jane Seymour etched an unforgettable character. Soon taking on a family when their mother is killed in an Indian attack, Dr. Quinn shows that she is a lovable person as well as a humanitarian.As Sully, the Indian guide, Joe Lando was terrific in this part. At first brooding because of the death of Abigail, his wife, he learns to love the good doctor and they soon wed as he takes on the responsibility of a family.With a terrific supporting cast led by Orson Bean and others, the show had different weekly stories. One was better than the other.A show depicting warm family values. Our current presidential candidates could easily learn from this show.