Love seems to be not quite in the air, but definitely troubling a number of residents of Cicely in Love’s Labour Mislaid. Written by Jeff Melvoin, it first debuted on 22 February, 1993.

Maggie (Janine Turner) seems to have no memory of having carnal relations with Joel (Rob Morrow) despite the fact that they stood up in The Brick at the end of the last episode to admit to it. But an encounter with Mike (Anthony Edwards) convinces her that it’s true.

And Joel is not dealing well with the fact that Maggie insists she doesn’t remember anything about their physical intimacy. But when she finally confronts the reality, how is she going to deal with it? And how will Mike deal with it as the couple seem to continue their dance around any romantic potential between them.

The solution, have a conversation with all three of them in the same room. Hilarity ensues.

Ed’s (Darren E. Burrow) Uncle Anku (Frank Salsedo) drops a bomb on him. Ed has an arranged marriage, and it’s this weekend. He hasn’t even met his bride yet! He asks Joel to accompany him as a chaperon when he meets Debbie (Michelle St. John). Things go well between the two, but Debbie has feelings for someone else. Can Ed find a way to let Debbie have the person she wants?

Holling (John Cullum) and Ruth-Anne (Peg Phillips) head out into the woods in search of a sighting of a rare bird. And it’s wonderful watching them hang out in the woods and the snow smoking cigars and talking.

Fun stuff. And those of us still hoping for a real connection between Joel and Maggie? Guess we keep hoping, kind of.

Northern Lights was written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, and it first debuted on 1 March, 1993.

Joel is ready for a vacation. He has two weeks. He has plans. He’s ready to go.

Joel is not going on vacation.

The government of Alaska doesn’t seem to be honoring his vacation time, so in return he decides to withhold his services to Cicely. This is not going to go well. Just because the residents like him, doesn’t mean they aren’t going to sue him for not delivering on his services.

Chris (John Corbett) is struggling with his latest sculpture, none of it feels right, none of it seems to be coming together in the way he wants. The parts are good, but the sum isn’t. The search for the answer plays out against the backdrop of town and characters as everyone encounters Chris’ creativity.

Holling does what most of us would love to do in the middle of winter… hibernate for two weeks.

Maggie and Mike take the next step in their blossoming relationship, and Maurice (Barry Corbin) is troubled by the discovery of Cicely’s first homeless person, though he prefers hobo.

When Maurice confronts the man, Lance Bristol (Scott Paulin), he’s shocked to discover Lance is a former marine. And that changes his perspective on a number of things.

In fact, the entire episode is about perspectives and seeing things in a new way. And that ending with Chris unveiling his new piece, magic.