Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure

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Quirky Alaska town with wit, 7x Emmy-winner.
A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfill his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the small town.
IMDb 8.4/1019926 seasons
AdventureComedyHumorous
16+
25 episodes
  • 1. Northwest Passages

    1. Northwest Passages

    Unexpected ghosts from the past return to haunt Maggie (Janine Turner) on her 30th birthday; Maurice (Barry Corbin) begins his memoirs; Chris (John Corbett) teaches Marilyn (Elaine Miles) how to drive.
    Unexpected ghosts from the past return to haunt Maggie (Janine Turner) on her 30th birthday; Maurice (Barry Corbin) begins his memoirs; Chris (John Corbett) teaches Marilyn (Elaine Miles) how to drive.
    16+
    46min
    Sep 27, 1992
  • 2. Midnight Sun

    2. Midnight Sun

    When Cicely receives round-the-clock sunlight, Joel (Rob Morrow) uses his excess energy to coach the town's losing basketball team; a wandering haberdasher (Jim Haynie) pursues Ruth-Anne (Peg Phillips). With Cynthia Geary.
    When Cicely receives round-the-clock sunlight, Joel (Rob Morrow) uses his excess energy to coach the town's losing basketball team; a wandering haberdasher (Jim Haynie) pursues Ruth-Anne (Peg Phillips). With Cynthia Geary.
    13+
    47min
    Oct 4, 1992
  • 3. Nothing's Perfect

    3. Nothing's Perfect

    A guilt-stricken Chris (John Corbett) falls for a woman (Wendel Meldrum) whose dog he accidentally killed; Maurice (Barry Corbin) is dissatisfied with an antique clock he ordered from Germany. Guest star: Mark Pellegrino.
    A guilt-stricken Chris (John Corbett) falls for a woman (Wendel Meldrum) whose dog he accidentally killed; Maurice (Barry Corbin) is dissatisfied with an antique clock he ordered from Germany. Guest star: Mark Pellegrino.
    13+
    46min
    Oct 11, 1992
  • 4. Heroes

    4. Heroes

    A heavy-metal rock star (Adam Ant) comes to town, mesmerizing Shelly (Cynthia Geary); Chris' (John Corbett) long-lost friend arrives unexpectedly and holds him to a difficult promise.
    A heavy-metal rock star (Adam Ant) comes to town, mesmerizing Shelly (Cynthia Geary); Chris' (John Corbett) long-lost friend arrives unexpectedly and holds him to a difficult promise.
    13+
    47min
    Oct 18, 1992
  • 5. Blowing Bubbles

    5. Blowing Bubbles

    A man (Anthony Edwards) who must live in a bubble because of his allergic reaction to pollution moves to Cicely; Ruth-Anne's (Peg Phillips) son Matthew (Joel Polis) arrives for a visit. With Janine Turner.
    A man (Anthony Edwards) who must live in a bubble because of his allergic reaction to pollution moves to Cicely; Ruth-Anne's (Peg Phillips) son Matthew (Joel Polis) arrives for a visit. With Janine Turner.
    13+
    46min
    Nov 1, 1992
  • 6. On Your Own

    6. On Your Own

    A former flame (Bill Irwin) returns to Cicely to win Marilyn (Elaine Miles) back; Ed's (Darren E. Burrows) creative block is cured when he finds a ruby ring in a fish; Mike (Anthony Edwards) drafts a new will for Maurice (Barry Corbin).
    A former flame (Bill Irwin) returns to Cicely to win Marilyn (Elaine Miles) back; Ed's (Darren E. Burrows) creative block is cured when he finds a ruby ring in a fish; Mike (Anthony Edwards) drafts a new will for Maurice (Barry Corbin).
    13+
    47min
    Nov 8, 1992
  • 7. The Bad Seed

    7. The Bad Seed

    Holling (John Cullum), who has always been proud of not passing on the cursed Vincoeur genes, learns he has a daughter (Valerie Perrine); Marilyn (Elaine Miles) moves out on her own. With Darren E. Burrows.
    Holling (John Cullum), who has always been proud of not passing on the cursed Vincoeur genes, learns he has a daughter (Valerie Perrine); Marilyn (Elaine Miles) moves out on her own. With Darren E. Burrows.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 15, 1992
  • 8. Thanksgiving

    8. Thanksgiving

    As the citizens of Cicely prepare for their varied Thanksgiving celebrations, Joel (Rob Morrow) is devastated to learn he must remain in Alaska for another year. With John Corbett, Janine Turner and Darren E. Burrows.
    As the citizens of Cicely prepare for their varied Thanksgiving celebrations, Joel (Rob Morrow) is devastated to learn he must remain in Alaska for another year. With John Corbett, Janine Turner and Darren E. Burrows.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 22, 1992
  • 9. The Right Thing

    9. The Right Thing

    A former KGB employee (David Hemmings) arrives with a dossier revealing Maurice (Barry Corbin) unknowingly leaked secret information; Maggie (Janine Turner) is affected by another flier's death. With John Cullum.
    A former KGB employee (David Hemmings) arrives with a dossier revealing Maurice (Barry Corbin) unknowingly leaked secret information; Maggie (Janine Turner) is affected by another flier's death. With John Cullum.
    13+
    47min
    Nov 29, 1992
  • 10. Crime and Punishment

    10. Crime and Punishment

    The citizens of Cicely rally to support Chris (John Corbett) when he is arrested for parole violation and faces extradition to his home state of West Virginia. With Anthony Edwards, Rob Morrow and Barry Corbin.
    The citizens of Cicely rally to support Chris (John Corbett) when he is arrested for parole violation and faces extradition to his home state of West Virginia. With Anthony Edwards, Rob Morrow and Barry Corbin.
    TV-PG
    46min
    Dec 13, 1992
  • 11. Survival of the Species

    11. Survival of the Species

    An apocalyptic dream causes Ed (Darren E. Burrows) to become depressed about the destruction of the environment; Maggie (Janine Turner) finds Indian artifacts buried in her yard. With Barry Corbin and Anthony Edwards.
    An apocalyptic dream causes Ed (Darren E. Burrows) to become depressed about the destruction of the environment; Maggie (Janine Turner) finds Indian artifacts buried in her yard. With Barry Corbin and Anthony Edwards.
    13+
    47min
    Jan 3, 1993
  • 12. Revelations

    12. Revelations

    Chris (John Corbett) is disturbed by his attraction to a monk when he goes on retreat to a monastery; Maurice and Ruth-Anne (Barry Corbin, Peg Phillips) enter into a bitter feud. With Rob Morrow.
    Chris (John Corbett) is disturbed by his attraction to a monk when he goes on retreat to a monastery; Maurice and Ruth-Anne (Barry Corbin, Peg Phillips) enter into a bitter feud. With Rob Morrow.
    13+
    46min
    Jan 10, 1993
  • 13. Duets

    13. Duets

    Ed's (Darren E. Burrows) spiritual guide (Floyd Red Crow Westerman) returns to help him find the father who abandoned him; after Mike and Maggie (Anthony Edwards, Janine Turner) kiss, she is terrified of killing another boyfriend.
    Ed's (Darren E. Burrows) spiritual guide (Floyd Red Crow Westerman) returns to help him find the father who abandoned him; after Mike and Maggie (Anthony Edwards, Janine Turner) kiss, she is terrified of killing another boyfriend.
    13+
    47min
    Jan 17, 1993
  • 14. Grosse Pointe 48230

    14. Grosse Pointe 48230

    Maggie (Janine Turner) promises Joel (Rob Morrow) professional basketball tickets if he will accompany her home on a visit to her dysfunctional family. Guest stars: Bibi Besch, Barbara Townsend.
    Maggie (Janine Turner) promises Joel (Rob Morrow) professional basketball tickets if he will accompany her home on a visit to her dysfunctional family. Guest stars: Bibi Besch, Barbara Townsend.
    13+
    47min
    Jan 31, 1993
  • 15. Learning Curve

    15. Learning Curve

    When Marilyn (Elaine Miles) decides to take a trip to Seattle, an apprehensive Joel (Rob Morrow) tries to make all the arrangements; Holling (John Cullum) struggles to get his high-school diploma. With Janine Turner.
    When Marilyn (Elaine Miles) decides to take a trip to Seattle, an apprehensive Joel (Rob Morrow) tries to make all the arrangements; Holling (John Cullum) struggles to get his high-school diploma. With Janine Turner.
    13+
    46min
    Feb 7, 1993
  • 16. Ill Wind

    16. Ill Wind

    When an unsettling wind blows into town, Maggie (Janine Turner) breaks Joel's (Rob Morrow) nose during a disagreement, leading to recriminations, a physical fight and sex in her barn. With John Corbett and Barry Corbin.
    When an unsettling wind blows into town, Maggie (Janine Turner) breaks Joel's (Rob Morrow) nose during a disagreement, leading to recriminations, a physical fight and sex in her barn. With John Corbett and Barry Corbin.
    13+
    46min
    Feb 14, 1993
  • 17. Love's Labour Mislaid

    17. Love's Labour Mislaid

    Ed (Darren E. Burrows) agrees to an arranged marriage in the American Indian tradition; Maggie (Janine Turner) blocks out her sexual escapade with Joel (Rob Morrow); Holling and Ruth-Anne (John Cullum, Peg Phillips) go bird-watching.
    Ed (Darren E. Burrows) agrees to an arranged marriage in the American Indian tradition; Maggie (Janine Turner) blocks out her sexual escapade with Joel (Rob Morrow); Holling and Ruth-Anne (John Cullum, Peg Phillips) go bird-watching.
    13+
    46min
    Feb 21, 1993
  • 18. Northern Lights

    18. Northern Lights

    Joel (Rob Morrow) goes on strike when the state refuses to let him take a vacation; Chris (John Corbett) searches for artistic inspiration; Maggie (Janine Turner) gives in to her passion for Mike (Anthony Edwards).
    Joel (Rob Morrow) goes on strike when the state refuses to let him take a vacation; Chris (John Corbett) searches for artistic inspiration; Maggie (Janine Turner) gives in to her passion for Mike (Anthony Edwards).
    13+
    47min
    Feb 28, 1993
  • 19. Family Feud

    19. Family Feud

    The unveiling of a totem pole, carved as a tribute to Marilyn's (Elaine Miles) clan, reactivates interclan rivalry; Shelly (Cynthia Geary) is told marriage will cure her hallucinations. With Darren E. Burrows and John Cullum.
    The unveiling of a totem pole, carved as a tribute to Marilyn's (Elaine Miles) clan, reactivates interclan rivalry; Shelly (Cynthia Geary) is told marriage will cure her hallucinations. With Darren E. Burrows and John Cullum.
    13+
    46min
    Mar 7, 1993
  • 20. Homesick

    20. Homesick

    Maggie's (Janine Turner) elation that she has cured, rather than killed, a boyfriend is short-lived when Mike (Anthony Edwards) announces he is leaving for Russia to work with Greenpeace. With Barry Corbin and John Cullum.
    Maggie's (Janine Turner) elation that she has cured, rather than killed, a boyfriend is short-lived when Mike (Anthony Edwards) announces he is leaving for Russia to work with Greenpeace. With Barry Corbin and John Cullum.
    13+
    46min
    Mar 14, 1993
  • 21. The Big Feast

    21. The Big Feast

    Maurice (Barry Corbin) plans an expensive and elaborate feast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Minnifield Communications; Adam and Eve (Adam Arkin, Valerie Mahaffey) return with their new baby. With Rob Morrow.
    Maurice (Barry Corbin) plans an expensive and elaborate feast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Minnifield Communications; Adam and Eve (Adam Arkin, Valerie Mahaffey) return with their new baby. With Rob Morrow.
    TV-PG
    46min
    Mar 21, 1993
  • 22. Kaddish for Uncle Manny

    22. Kaddish for Uncle Manny

    Maurice (Barry Corbin) helps Joel (Rob Morrow) find some fellow Jews to join him in mourning his uncle's death; Chris (John Corbett) persuades Bernard (Richard Cummings Jr.) to participate in a 150-year-old family feud.
    Maurice (Barry Corbin) helps Joel (Rob Morrow) find some fellow Jews to join him in mourning his uncle's death; Chris (John Corbett) persuades Bernard (Richard Cummings Jr.) to participate in a 150-year-old family feud.
    13+
    47min
    May 2, 1993
  • 23. Mud and Blood

    23. Mud and Blood

    The town believes Maggie (Janine Turner) has healing powers after she saves Dave's (William J. White) life; Joel (Rob Morrow) tells Shelly (Cynthia Geary) she is expecting a baby; Maurice and Chris (Barry Corbin, John Corbett) buy a prize pig.
    The town believes Maggie (Janine Turner) has healing powers after she saves Dave's (William J. White) life; Joel (Rob Morrow) tells Shelly (Cynthia Geary) she is expecting a baby; Maurice and Chris (Barry Corbin, John Corbett) buy a prize pig.
    13+
    46min
    May 9, 1993
  • 24. Sleeping with the Enemy

    24. Sleeping with the Enemy

    Maurice's (Barry Corbin) Korean son travels to Cicely to get his father's permission to marry; Ed (Darren E. Burrows) tries to find a way to preserve his native language. With John Cullum.
    Maurice's (Barry Corbin) Korean son travels to Cicely to get his father's permission to marry; Ed (Darren E. Burrows) tries to find a way to preserve his native language. With John Cullum.
    16+
    47min
    May 16, 1993
  • Northern Exposure
    AdventureComedyHumorous
    IMDb 8.4/1019926 seasons
    A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfill his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the small town.
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