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Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure

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Northern Exposure

"Welcome to Cicely, Alaska"

1990- 1995

6 Seasons

110 Episodes

7.8(208 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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Production Companies

Universal Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Created by: Joshua Brand
John Falsey
Showrunner: Diane Frolov
Andrew Schneider

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