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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman S5E24 — His Father's Son
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman•Season 5•Episode 24

His Father's Son

8.0/10 · 122 votesMay 17, 199760 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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Everyone is doting on Katie and Brian feels slighted. Brian receives a letter and picture from his real father, which leaves him feeling like he doesn't belong anywhere. Brian starts behaving badly. He gets Anthony to skip school with him and they hop a train.

Directed byJames Keach
Written byChris Abbott
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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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Chad Allen

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Episode Summary

"His Father's Son" is episode 24 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 122 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Keach and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on May 17, 1997.

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