Written by Rogers Turrentine, The Mystery of the Old Curio Shop first aired on 27 September, 1993. Maurice (Barry Corbin) works himself into a state, bringing on a minor heart attack, over his age. He and Ed (Darren E. Burrows) are spending an evening together, seeing a movie and sharing a dinner as thanks for…
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Northern Exposure (1993) – Old Tree, and Three Doctors
The fourth season of Northern Exposure came to an end on 24 May, 1993 with Old Tree. Written by Diane Frolov and Robin Green, the final episode of the season focuses on an old tree, Vicky, that seems to be dying , everyone turns to Joel (Rob Morrow) for a diagnosis. Maurice (Barry Corbin) is…
Northern Exposure (1993) – Mud and Blood, and Sleeping with the Enemy
Spring is on the verge of springing and there is mud and mosquitoes everywhere in Cicely. Marilyn (Elaine Miles) encourages use of garlic, something that Chris (John Corbett) seems to agree with because of his food order at The Brick. Mud and Blood was written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider and was first broadcast…
Northern Exposure (1993) – The Big Feast, and Kaddish, for Uncle Manny
Joel (Rob Morrow) is a little out of sorts when it seems that everyone in Cicely has been invited to Maurice’s (Barry Corbin) celebratory dinner except him. The Big Feast was written by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green. It first aired on 22 March, 1993. The whole town is gearing up for the party, but…
Northern Exposure (1993) – Love’s Labour Mislaid, and Northern Lights
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…
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) – Survival of the Species, and Revelations
Ed (Darren E. Burrows) is troubled by a nightmare he had about the environment, and he tries to come up with a way to save the world. Written by Denise Dobbs, this episode was first broadcast on 4 January, 1993. While Ed struggles with his vision of the future, Maggie (Janine Turner) makes a discovery…
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) – Blowing Bubbles, and On Your Own
Anthony Edwards guest stars as Mike Monroe, a new resident in Cicely. He is referred to as the Bubble Man because he believes he’s allergic to almost everything due to multiple chemical syndrome. He lives in a self-imposed quarantine in a pre-fab dome off highway 3. Maggie (Janine Turner) thinks she can help him. And…
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…
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