Joel (Rob Morrow) wants to understand why women seem to be throwing themselves at Chris (John Corbett). Is it something to do with pheromones? Joel is dumbstruck, and Chris admits he’s been living with this condition for a while, and he’s just learned everything in moderation.

Only You was written by Ellen Herman and was first broadcast on 30 September, 1991.

Maggie (Janine Turner) is troubled to learn she’s farsighted, and is worried that it’s a sign of aging. Her optometrist, Irene, is played by Caitlin Clarke who I will always remember from Dragonslayer. And Irene may be the only one who doesn’t seem to be attracted to Chris, and consequently, becomes the one he really wants.

And Maurice (Barry Corbin) is less than impressed with a picture Holling (John Cullum) took of him. It also comes down to the jealousy each one of them have over the other’s life, with Shelley (Cynthia Geary) being at the centre of the whole thing.

Friendships are explored, the past is understood a little bit better, and Chris has to deal with unrequited love? affection? If there is anyone who can talk about it eloquently, it’ll be Chris-in-the-morning.

This was a wonderful episode, and shows that the series has really found its groove as it explores the fascinating characters and situations that bring Cicely, Alaska to such vibrant life.

Maggie and Joel have to make an emergency landing in Oy, Wilderness. With an original airdate of 7 October, 1991, this episode was written by Robin Green.

As the two have to find a way to survive being stranded in the wilderness with a plane that Maggie can’t fix. They surprise each other on a number of levels as they will have to wait a couple of days for rescue.

Should be easy right? But Joel is still very urban. With goofy dreams, an unexpected kiss and lots of banter, the pair are hilarious together, but together they may be able to resolve their issues and get back to civilization.

One of Shelley’s best friends, Cindy (Christine Elise) shows up in town and they begin reminiscing about old times. Things change when Shelley learns that Cindy wants Shelley to get a divorce from Wayne (which she still hasn’t done yet) so that she can be with him instead.

Much like Maggie in the previous episode, Shelley is worried about aging. Meanwhile, Cindy is giving makeovers to Ruth-Anne (Peg Phillips) and Marilyn (Elaine Miles) and injecting a little youth to the town.

The two are able to connect and understand one another a little better. It’s funny, and heartfelt.

And Chris and Holling have a discussion about the May-December romance between Holling and Shelley, something the series hadn’t really done yet. They also explore divorce, and see it as a fresh start instead of a failure.

Ed (Darren E. Burrows) has some interesting movie choices, he’s got Hamlet (looks like the Olivier version) and Harry and the Hendersons in hand.

So much quirky fun, and even now, Chris is still my favourite character.