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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman S5E21 — The Body Electric
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman•Season 5•Episode 21

The Body Electric

7.7/10 · 132 votesApr 5, 1997

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Brian takes a liking to visiting writer Walt Whitman, even when the townspeople shun Whitman over rumors of his alternative lifestyle.

Directed byGwen Arner
Written byChristine Berardo
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Jane Seymour

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Michaela Quinn

Joe Lando

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Byron Sully

Shawn Toovey

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Brian Cooper

Chad Allen

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Matthew Cooper

Jessica Bowman

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Episode Summary

"The Body Electric" is episode 21 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 132 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Gwen Arner and written by Christine Berardo, it aired on April 5, 1997.

Next: E22 · Before The DawnBest of Season 5