Ep 7. A WASHINGTON AFFAIR, PART 1

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman season 3 episode 7, titled "A Washington Affair, Part 1," follows the story of Dr. Quinn (Jane Seymour) and her family as they visit Washington D.C. to discuss legislation regarding the treatment of Native American tribes.

Upon their arrival in the city, Dr. Quinn and her family are met by Senator Alexander McQueen, who invites them to stay at his mansion while they discuss the bill. Dr. Quinn quickly learns that McQueen has ulterior motives for inviting her family to stay with him, and she becomes wary of his advances towards her.

Meanwhile, the rest of Dr. Quinn's family explores the city and meets President Ulysses S. Grant, who shows them around the White House. The children are awed by the splendor of the nation's capital, but Brian (Shawn Toovey) becomes disillusioned when he witnesses the racism and prejudice towards African Americans in the city.

As Dr. Quinn continues to work on the legislation, she discovers that McQueen has been bribing congressmen to vote against the bill. She also learns that he has been plotting to destroy her reputation and ruin her career if she does not comply with his wishes.

The episode ends with Dr. Quinn and her family attending a party at McQueen's mansion, where she confronts him about his actions and threatens to expose him if he does not stop interfering with the legislation. The tension between the two is palpable, and viewers are left wondering what will happen in the next episode.

Overall, "A Washington Affair, Part 1" explores themes of corruption, power, and prejudice, as well as the resilience of Dr. Quinn and her family in the face of adversity. Fans of the show will be delighted by the continuation of the characters' stories and the complex issues that are tackled in this episode.