Northern Exposure (1993) – Family Feud, and Homesick

Graham Greene shows up as Leonard, who is working on totem for Marilyn’s (Elaine Miles) family. When it’s revealed that causes a bit of rift between parts of the family which has fallout all over town. Written by David Assael, Family Feud was first broadcast on 8 March, 1993. While all of the problems arise,…

Northern Exposure (1993) – Learning Curve, and Ill Wind

Marilyn (Elaine Miles) prepares for a vacation to Seattle, though Joel (Rob Morrow) isn’t sure she should travel on her own. But that’s just the beginning of things for this episode. Joel is mothering her from the get-go, trying to make sure she has everything she needs for a safe trip, but Marilyn insists she…

Northern Exposure (1993) – Duets, and Grosse Pointe, 48230

Ed (Darren E. Burrows) is delighted when his spirit guide, One-Who-Waits (Floyd ‘Red Crow’ Westerman) returns, and reveals that he has finally found Ed’s father! Duets was written by Geoffrey Neigher this episode was first broadcast on 18 January, 1993. One-Who-Waits leads Ed to Pete (Gordon Tootoosis) who works construction and Ed signs up as…

Northern Exposure (1992) – Do the Right Thing, and Crime and Punishment

David Hemmings guest stars as Viktor Bobrov, a former Russian agent who arrives in Cicely, looking for a bargain on countless items, including the KGB file on Maurice Minnifield (Barry Corbin). Do the Right Thing was written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, this episode was first broadcast on 30 November, 1992. The file seems…

Northern Exposure (1992) – The Bad Seed, and Thanksgiving

Holling (John Collum) and Marilyn (Elaine Miles) both have family issues in The Bad Seed. Written by Mitchell Burgess, this episode first debuted on 16 November, 1992. Holling is thrown for a loop when Jackie (Valerie Perrine) arrives in town and claims to be Holling’s daughter. He refuses to believe it, as he thought he…

Northern Exposure (1992) – Nothing’s Perfect, and Heroes

Chris (John Corbett) is in love, although there are complications in Nothing’s Perfect. Written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider this episode was first broadcast on 12 October, 1992. He meets Amy (Wendel Meldrum) after he kills her dog by accident with his truck. They definitely have a passion together, and despite his allergies for…

Northern Exposure (1992) – Northwest Passages, and Midnight Sun

Season four starts with Northwest Passages. Maggie’s (Janine Turner) 30th birthday is arriving, and everyone in Cicely reflects on it, as she undertakes an Indigenous ritual to say goodbye to all of her dead boyfriends. With some guidance from Ed (Darren E. Burrows) she heads out to the perfect spot on the river to write…