Ep 11. A CHRISTMAS TALE - DR. MIKE'S DREAM
- TV-NR
- December 18, 1993
- 45 min
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7.6 (155)
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman was a popular TV drama series that aired in the early 1990s. The series followed the story of Dr. Michaela Quinn, a woman who moves from Boston to Colorado Springs in the late 1800s to start a new life and practice medicine. Season 2 episode 11 of the show is titled “A Christmas Tale - Dr. Mike's Dream.”
In this episode, Dr. Quinn is feeling down about the upcoming Christmas holiday. She is missing her family back in Boston and is finding it hard to get into the festive spirit. To make matters worse, her clinic is full of patients who are suffering from various illnesses and injuries.
Dr. Quinn is feeling particularly overwhelmed when she falls asleep in her office and has a vivid dream. In her dream, she is transported back to the night before Christmas in 1876. She finds herself in the role of Mrs. Johnson, the wife of a local rancher. Mrs. Johnson is struggling to keep her family together and provide for her children. Dr. Quinn is shocked to find that the Johnsons do not have any presents or decorations for Christmas.
In her dream, Dr. Quinn sets out to help Mrs. Johnson and her family. She visits the local store and purchases a tree, ornaments, and gifts for the Johnson children. She also helps Mrs. Johnson with her husband's medical needs.
As the night progresses, Dr. Quinn finds herself drawn to a mysterious stranger who she meets while out trying to find supplies for the Johnsons. He seems to be aware that she is dreaming and tells her that she needs to believe in the power of Christmas and the joy that it can bring.
As the dream comes to a close, Dr. Quinn wakes up feeling renewed and invigorated. She starts to see the beauty in the world around her and the magic of the holiday season. She uses her experience in the dream to help her patients and spread Christmas cheer to those in need.
Overall, “A Christmas Tale - Dr. Mike's Dream” is a heartwarming episode of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, filled with the spirit of Christmas and the power of believing in oneself. It is a reminder to viewers of the importance of family, love, and generosity during the holiday season.
