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Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure

Welcome to Cicely, Alaska

19907.96 Seasons110 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.

Created by Diane Frolov
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Rob Morrow

Rob Morrow

Joel Fleischman

Janine Turner

Janine Turner

Maggie O'Connell

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Maurice Minnifield

John Cullum

John Cullum

Holling Vincoeur

Darren E. Burrows

Darren E. Burrows

Ed Chigliak

John Corbett

John Corbett

Chris Stevens

Cynthia Geary

Cynthia Geary

Shelly Tambo

Elaine Miles

Elaine Miles

Marilyn Whirlwind

Peg Phillips

Peg Phillips

Ruth-Anne Miller

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Michelle Schowdowski Capra

Themes & Keywords

small townalaskanative americanfemale pilot

About Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure is a comedy, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 1990 exploring themes of small town, alaska, native american, female pilot. Created by Diane Frolov, it stars Rob Morrow, Janine Turner, Barry Corbin. After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.

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