Fair rating?Northern Exposure· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
Yuppie New York doctor Joel Fleischman accepts a job in picturesque Alaska, unaware he's assigned to a remote village, where he experiences culture shock among eccentric townsfolk.
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#7In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#37All-timeof 110 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
1990First airedJuly 12, 1990
Guest stars
Art LaFleuras Walter
Elaine Milesas Marilyn Whirlwind
Peg Phillipsas Ruth-Anne Miller
Grant Goodeveas Rick PedersonRobert Nadiras Pete Gilliam
John Aylwardas Businessman
Lois Forakeras Edna
Denise Dal Veraas StewardessAnne Gordonas Patient #2
Tom Hammondas Patient #1
Crew
Joshua BrandWriter · Director
John FalseyWriter
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