The Orphan Train

Eight orphans arrive on the train. The Reverend takes them in at the church and Mike nurses their ailments. When no one in the town wants to adopt the orphans, the Reverend extends a proposal of marriage to Mike so that they can raise the orphans together. Mike briefly considers the offer, and Sully confronts her about it, asking her if she loves him. She accuses him of not making any kind of committment to her, whereas the Reverend has, to which he replies, ""If marriage is all you want...."" leaving his meaning clear without being spoken that he's possibly willing to offer more. Considering this, Mike turns the Reverend down, much to the relief of Sully and the Cooper kids. Eventually, the orphans board the train and leave town, but each orphan boards the train a more complete person as a result of their interaction with the townsfolk. Dr. Mike confronts the fact that she can't save the world and she and the Cooper kids emerge as a more united family.

Writing:
  • Beth Sullivan

Stars:
Release Date: 1993-01-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6
TMDb: 7.6/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 47

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Sanctuary
Episode 2 - Sanctuary
Halloween
Episode 3 - Halloween
The Incident
Episode 4 - The Incident
Saving Souls
Episode 5 - Saving Souls
Where the Heart Is (1)
Episode 6 - Where the Heart Is (1)
Where the Heart Is (2)
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Giving Thanks
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Best Friends
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Sully's Choice
Episode 10 - Sully's Choice
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Crossing the Line
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The Offering
Episode 13 - The Offering
The Circus
Episode 14 - The Circus
Another Woman
Episode 15 - Another Woman
The Orphan Train
Episode 16 - The Orphan Train
Buffalo Soldiers
Episode 17 - Buffalo Soldiers
Luck of the Draw
Episode 18 - Luck of the Draw
Life and Death
Episode 19 - Life and Death
The First Circle
Episode 20 - The First Circle
Just One Lullaby
Episode 21 - Just One Lullaby
The Abduction (1)
Episode 22 - The Abduction (1)
The Abduction (2)
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The Campaign
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The Man in the Moon
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Return Engagement (1)
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Return Engagement (2)
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