Northern Exposure

1989

5.0

7 reviews

TV-PG

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Northern Exposure (Pilot)

7/12/90

After learning of his assignment to the remote Alaskan wilderness, Joel (Rob Morrow) searches for a loophole in his contract. With Janine Turner and Barry Corbin.

2 Brains, Know How and Native Intelligence

7/19/90

Joel (Rob Morrow) attempts to treat Ed's (Darren E. Burrows) uncle (Frank Sotonoma), an American Indian medicine man who rejects modern methods. With Janine Turner.

3 Soapy Sanderson

7/26/90

Maggie (Janine Turner) admires Joel (Rob Morrow) when he proposes donating some recently inherited land back to the Indians, until she discovers his true motive. With Darren E. Burrows.

4 Dreams, Schemes and Putting Greens

8/2/90

Holling (John Cullum) leaves an expectant Shelly (Cynthia Geary) waiting at the altar; Joel (Rob Morrow) convinces some Japanese investors to buy his way out of Cicely. With Janine Turner.

5 The Russian Flu

8/9/90

A flu epidemic in Cicely spoils Joel's (Rob Morrow) romantic reunion with his visiting fiancee, Elaine (Jessica Lundy), who is befriended by Maggie (Janine Turner). With Elaine Miles.

6 Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes

8/16/90

A shocked Holling (John Cullum) learns that Shelly (Cynthia Geary) is married when her husband (Brandon Douglas) arrives in Cicely to ask for a divorce; Ed (Darren E. Burrows) attempts to write a blockbuster movie.

7 A Kodiak Moment

8/23/90

When Maurice (Barry Corbin) realizes he has no heir, he asks Chris (John Corbett) to become his son; Maggie (Janine Turner) helps Joel (Rob Morrow) teach childbirth classes.

8 The Aurora Borealis

8/30/90

Joel (Rob Morrow) claims to have been rescued by a legendary Bigfootlike creature (Adam Arkin); Chris (John Corbett) becomes friends with an artist (Richard Cummings) who turns out to be his brother.

About this show

The Emmy-winning series stars Rob Morrow as a recent med school graduate who owes four years of medical service to Alaska because of a condition of his student loans. After relocating to the remote town of Cicely to settle his debt, it isn't long before the brash New York City native realizes the unique eccentricities of the town's inhabitants. A hilarious and beautifully written culture clash, Northern Exposure is an offbeat and original dramedy that also stars John Corbett and Janine Turner.

Ratings and reviews

5.0

7 reviews

Elisa Quinzi

July 21, 2023

best show ever made!

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