: Dr. Mike often sided with the marginalized, including minorities and those excluded by the town's social norms. Legacy and Reception
: The "mountain man" Sully, a reclusive loner and friend to the Cheyenne, becomes Dr. Mike's loyal ally and eventual love interest. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Season 1
: Dr. Mike’s relentless pursuit of professional respect in a male-dominated frontier town. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - Season 1