"Traveling All-Stars" is the second episode of season 4 of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
In an attempt to raise money for civic improvements, the Colorado Springs Council challenges Otis James and his American All-Stars to a baseball game. Dr. Mike and the other townsfolk take a crash course in baseball to prepare for the match. However, a dispute over the division of profits leads to intense competition.
This episode provides examples of:
- Baseball Episode: The whole town becomes obsessed with the game. The episode also exposes the seedier side of the barnstorming circuit as the All-Stars, when they begin losing, intentionally cheat. In the rematch, the All-Stars pull out all the stops, but still lose.
- How Many Fingers?: When Horace is injured, he is asked to count fingers on Jake's hand:Dr. Quinn: Horace, are you all right?Jake: How many fingers?Horace: Chocolate.Dr. Quinn: I think he's finished for the day.
