Date: Tue, 5 May 92 14:49:36 PDT From: Andrew Bates Subject: Northern Exposure Episode Guide Update 5/5/92 Message-Id: <9205052149.AA21610@goedel.arc.nasa.gov> Northern Exposure Episode Guide by Andy Bates Characters ---------- Dr. Joel Fleischman Rob Morrow Maggie O'Connell Janine Turner Ed Chigliak Darren E. Burrows Maurice Minnifield Barry Corbin Marilyn Whirlwind Elaine Miles Holling Vincoeur John Cullum Shelly Tambo Cynthia Geary Chris Stevens John Corbett Ruth-Anne Peg Phillips Rick Pederson Grant Goodeve Episode Air Date Summary ------- -------- ------- 1.1 7/12/90 Pilot: The series pilot finds Joel experiencing culture shock after taking a job in an Alaskan village, where the eccentric townsfolk refuse to let him leave. Gilliam: Robert Nadir Walter: Art LaFleur Walter's Wife: Lois Foraker 1.2 7/19/90 "Brains, Know-How and Native Intelligence": A self-reliant Maggie chides Joel for being helpless when he's beset by plumbing problems; Ed's uncle Anku, a medicine man, refuses medical treatment; and Chris read Walt Whitman over the airwaves and angers Maurice, who prefers show tunes on his station. Anku: Frank Sotonomo 1.3 7/26/90 "Soapy Sanderson": A hermit goes to extremes when Dr. Joel suggests that he think about the future. Later, Maggie ends up partners with Joel in a land deal in which a Native American chief is also interested. Soapy Sanderson: John McLiam Chief: Julian Fox Laurie: Christa Miller 1.4 8/2/90 "Dreams": Joel is asked to be best man at Holling's wedding, but his mind is on helping Maurice sell Alaska to two Japanese businessmen in hopes of becoming the "attending physician"--and playing golf--at their proposed resort. Chiba: Lenny Imamura Masuto: Michael Paul Chan Gorman: Anthony Curry 1.5 8/9/90 "Russian Flu": Flu-stricken townsfolk and the crafty Maggie unwittingly do their part to sabotage Joel's plans for a romantic respite with Elaine. Elaine Schulman: Jessica Lundy 1.6 8/16/90 "Sex, Lies, and Ed's Tape": A young man from Saskatchewan puts Shelly in a pickle and leaves Holling with neck-lock; Ed's vision for a blockbuster movie is blurred by writer's block; and Rick blames "the O'Connell curse" for his disturbing medical problem. Wayne: Brandon Douglas M.C.: Jeffrey Carpentier 1.7 8/23/90 "Kodiak": After his brother dies, Maurice searches for an heir on whom to bestow his fortune, but his choice results a father-son squabble; Shelly tags along when Holling and Ed go after Jesse, the elusive brown bear; and Joel is not amused when Maggie takes over his out-of-town childbirthing class. Nancy: Teri Thomas Sue Ellen: Kellee Bradley Mike: Wayne Waterman 1.8 8/30/90 "Aurora Borealis": Anticipation of the aurora borealis illuminates dreams for Chris and for his new-found soul mate. But the northern lights bring nightmares for Joel, who must journey into the woods on a house call amid rumors of a Bigfoot-like creature roaming the area. Bernard: Richard Cummings Adam: Adam Arkin Ranger Burns: John Procaccino Carl Jung: Lou Hetler [Last scheduled show.] [sub-titled: "A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups"] 2.1 4/8/91 "Goodbye To All That": The installation of a satellite dish at Holling's saloon signals a new era--and a second season-- in Alaska, where Shelly becomes mesmerized by the video extravaganza before her, and Dr. Joel reacts to a Dear John letter from Elaine. 2.2 4/15/91 "The Big Kiss": Ed turns to the 256-year-old Indian spirit of One-Who-Waits to learn who his parents are; and Chris turns to a local beauty for a cure after he's rendered mute by a beautiful woman passing through town. One-Who-Waits: Floyd Red Crow Westerman Woman: Jessika Cardinahl 2.3 4/22/91 "All Is Vanity": Invigorated by temperatures of "aught seven" degrees in Cicely, Alaska...Holling opts for circumcision to be "more in style" for his girlfriend, Shelly. Dr. Joel plays Maggie's intended in a web of deceit to fool her visiting father. And townsfolk watch over the body of Mr. Unknown Person, who dropped dead in Joel's waiting room, with the only clue to his identity being a note in his pocket reading: "Pick up shirt Monday." Frank O'Connell: John McCann 2.4 4/29/91 "What I Did For Love": Maggie's dream of Joel's death in a plane crash sparks earnest farewells from the locals, but the premonition spooks Joel enough to consider canceling his visit home, especially after feeling suspicious about his substitute; and Maurice welcomes a visit from an astronaut groupie. 2.5 5/6/91 "Spring Break": Libidos run amok in anticipation of Cicely's spring meltdown: Maggie and Joel invade each other's dreams; an imposing state trooper sweeps Maurice off his feet; Holling's bucking for a fight; Shelly can't get enough of D.H. Lawrence; and a robber makes off with residents' radios. Off. Barbara Semanski: Diane Delano 2.6 5/13/91 "War And Peace": Celebrations with vodka, borscht and Chris's radio reading of "War and Peace" are in order when Soviet legend Nikolai makes his annual appearance, bearing gifts and itching to challenge archrival Maurice to a chess match. Meanwhile, torturous dreams keep Holling from much-needed sleep; Chris's poetic lines help Ed woo a lusty farm girl. Nikolai: Elya Baskin 2.7 5/20/91 "Slow Dance": The curse of Maggie strikes again, and Rick is struck dead--by a falling satellite; two newcomers have more in common with Maurice--including a love of show tunes and gourmet cooking--than he'd like to admit; and Shelly feels like a third wheel as Holling enjoys a reunion with an old gal from Nome. 3.1 9/23/91 "The Bumpy Road To Love": A third season blows clouds on to love's horizon for some denizens of Cicely, Alaska. For Maggie, a ceremony to unveil a larger-than-life-size statue of recently deceased boyfriend Rick turns gloomier when a female stranger in the crowd pipes up with an intimate eulogy of her own. This revelation of Rick's unfaithfulness sends Maggie storming off to drown her sorrows in drink. Meanwhile, Maurice is walking on air thanks to his unbridled emotion for a gun-loving, by-the-book state trooper, but a search for tax loopholes may ground him. And Joel is bound for disaster when the nomadic Adam requests a late-night house call for his ailing wife, Eve. Adam: Adam Arkin Eve: Valerie Mahaffey Off. Barbara Semanski: Diane Delano Joanne: Catherine de Prume 3.2 9/30/91 "Only You": Maurice accuses Holling of snapping an unflattering photograph of him; Joel focuses on Chris's uncanny ability to attract women, while Chris becomes fixated on a woman out of his reach; and Maggie envisions her vision problem as a sign of decline. Irene: Caitlin Clarke 3.3 10/7/91 "Oy Wilderness": An emergency landing in Maggie's plane sends Maggie foraging for food in the wilderness, while Joel sits idly by blubbering about the menu. Back in Cicely, the arrival of Shelly's best friend triggers a tiff--and reminiscences over lost youth. 3.4 10/14/91 "Animals R Us": Maggie proclaims that Rick has returned--in the guise of a lovable malamute; Maurice envisions a multimillion-dollar ostrich farm; and auteur Ed captures in his film the human landscape of Cicely. Grandma Woody: Sparkle Crow Flies Straight: Harry Pringle Jerry: Bryson Liberty Dog Owner: Kellee Bradley 3.5 10/28/91 "Jules et Joel": Mental ghouls and goblins wreak havoc with Joel after a fall in the woods, bringing to Cicely the specter of Jules, his slick twin brother who trades places with Joel to practice medicine and court Maggie. Meanwhile, Holling pays an old debt; and Chris braces for a meeting with an old neighbor and felon. Jules: Rob Morrow Buddy: Douglas Rowe Freud: Gary Taylor Jerry: John Procaccino Barbara Semanski: Diane Delano 3.6 11/4/91 "The Body In Question": Chris's discovery of the frozen century-old corpse of a Frenchman has a once-skeptical Joel rethinking the course of history, Maurice plotting a new enterprise, Shelly pondering fertility, and Holling reflecting on his own tainted gene pool. Indian Leader: Gabriel Salvador Elijah: Allan Miller 3.7 11/11/91 "Roots": The widow Elaine shows up unexpectedly and gets a cold reception from ex-fiance Joel, until Maggie unintentionally plays matchmaker; the arrival of Chris's brother Bernard conjures up dreams of Africa in Chris, who declares himself to be a "person of color"; and a new chef makes a culinary impression. Elaine: Jessica Lundy Bernard: Richard Cummings 3.8 11/18/91 "A-Hunting We Will Go": After grousing about the hunting frenzy sweeping Cicely, Joel sees first hand what it's all about by outfitting himself to join Chris and Holling for the primal ritual in the wilds. Holling, however, prefers the home fires to camp fires. Meanwhile, back in town, Ed fears that Ruth-Anne is being stalked by the grim reaper. 3.9 12/9/91 "Get Real": A colorful bus breaks down in Cicely, carrying a traveling carnival troupe whose nonverbal "flying man" takes a fancy to Marilyn. But there's heartache in store for Shelly when Holling takes note of her "inordinately large" feet. Meanwhile, as Chris becomes captivated by the mysteries of magic, Joel hits the books after deciding on a subspecialty. Flying Man: Bill Irwin Adrienne: Judith Kahan Steve: Richard Brestoff 3.10 12/16/91 "Seoul Mates": The holidays are celebrated with a pageant of the raven by the townsfolk, and bring mixed blessings for an accident-prone Maggie, a first Christmas tree for Joel, and a foreign family for Maurice. Duk Won: James Song Yong Ja: Kim Kim Bong Joo: Chi-Muoi Lo Narssak: Ralph P. Martin 3.11 1/6/92 "Dateline: Cicely": Maurice goes out on a limb to spice up his newspaper's coverage by hiring an unnamed reporter given to clandestine meetings; Maggie talks to the trees, but Joel won't listen; and, to ease Holling's tax debts, Chris becomes a partner at the Brick, where he sets about sprucing up the place. Adam: Adam Arkin 3.12 1/13/92 "Our Tribe": Joel reluctantly undergoes a cultural conversion after receiving a goat as a gift from a grateful village elder, who insists on "adopting" him into her tribe; and a mysterious Holling shuts down the Brick, ostensibly to wax the floors. Mrs. Noanuk: Rosetta Pintado Morning Star: Harry Pringle 3.13 1/20/92 "Things Become Extinct": A study in self-examination brings on a midlife crisis for Holling, opens up another door for Ed and leaves Joel feeling culturally isolated. Ira Wingfeather: Bryson Liberty 3.14 2/3/92 "Burning Down The House": Tempers sizzle with the arrival of Maggie's "pathologically polite" mother, who brings alarming news for Maggie; the creative process inflames Chris with an unusual vision for his conceptual-art project; and Joel offers up a challenge to a chimney sweep who has lost his drive to win. Mrs. O'Connell: Bibi Besch Chimney Sweep: John M Jackson 3.15 2/24/92 "Democracy In America": Mayoral incumbent Holling is stung by news that he has a formidable opponent--old friend Edna Hancock, who's got a bee in her bonnet over a promise he never followed up on. The election also finds Shelly tasting the aphrodisiac of power, Chris waxing patriotic, Ed anticipating his first time voting, and Joel and Maggie arguing party politics. Edna Hancock: Rita Taggart 3.16 3/2/92 "The Three Amigos": The death of a rugged hunting companion sends Holling and Maurice packing for the wilderness, intending to make good on a promise to bury him miles from civilization at a paradise called No-Name Point. But they're bogged down with disasters, including hooking up with the man's headstrong widow. 3.17 3/9/92 "Lost And Found": Landlady Maggie calls in an exorcist when Joel hears rumblings of the ghost of a loner who committed suicide in the house some 40 years ago; another menace for Joel is the hypochondriac Eve, who complains of a host of new ailments; Maurice considers it an honor to do a favor for an old colonel. Eve: Valerie Mahaffey Colonel: Noble Willingham Emile: Time Winters 3.18 3/16/92 "My Mother, My Sister": An infant abandoned in Joel's waiting room gets plenty of TLC from Cicely residents and even stirs nesting instincts in some. But for Shelly, a surprise visit from her youth-crazed mother turns family life topsy-turvy. Tammy Tambo: Wendy Schaal Kenny: Sean O'Bryan Adam: Adam Arkin 3.19 3/23/92 "Wake-Up Call": Spring has sprung in Cicely and with it come crocuses, free eggs at the Brick, a rebirth of sorts for Shelly, a diagnostic refresher for Joel, and an awakening of passions for Maggie. Arthur: Andreas Wisniewski Leonard Quinhagak: Graham Greene 3.20 4/27/92 "The Final Frontier": Japanese tourists converge on Cicely to perform a ritual under the Northern Lights; Holling girds his loins to go looking for Jesse the bear in Widowmaker's Cave; and curiosity gets the best of townsfolk when a package arrives with postmarks from around the globe. Ron: Doug Ballard Erick: Don R. McManus 3.21 5/4/92 "It Happened In Juneau": Joel anticipates a weekend in Juneau in the company of attractive female doctors, but instead he's stuck in the same hotel suite with Maggie, who cramps his sytle. Back home, Chris becomes tongue-tied as Bernard, his "karmic doppleganger," returns from Africa. Bernard: Richard Cummings Jr. Linda: Beth Broderick 3.22 5/11/92 "The Wedding" 3.23 5/18/92 "Cicely" (Note: all dates for which there is no episode summary are tentative and subject to change.) Episode Rerun date Title ------- ---------- ----- 1.2 6/10/91 "Brains" 1.1 6/17/91 Pilot 1.8 6/24/91 "Aurora Borealis" 1.5 7/1/91 "Russian Flu" 1.4 7/8/91 "Dreams" 1.3 7/15/91 "Soapy Sanderson" 1.6 7/22/91 "Sex, Lies, and Ed's Tape" 1.7 7/29/91 "Kodiak" 2.1 8/5/91 "Goodbye To All That" 2.3 8/12/91 "All Is Vanity" 2.4 8/26/91 "What I Did For Love" 2.5 9/2/91 "Spring Break" 2.7 9/9/91 "Slow Dance" 2.2 10/21/91 "The Big Kiss" 1.1 12/2/91 Pilot 3.1 12/23/91 "The Bumpy Road To Love" 3.2 12/30/91 "Only You" 3.3 1/27/92 "Oy Wilderness" 3.4 3/30/92 "Animals R Us" 3.6 4/13/92 "The Body In Question" 3.7 4/20/92 "Roots" This guide is for private use only, and may be distributed freely, as long as the original text remains unchanged. The Guide may not be used as part of any publication without the consent of the writer, who may be reached at bates@ ptolemy.arc.nasa.gov.