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Northern Exposure· Season 1 · Episode 2

Brains, Know How and Native Intelligence

S01E02·8.0·July 19, 1990·1h·CBS

A self-reliant Maggie chides Joel for being helpless when he's beset by problems; Ed's uncle Anku, a medicine man, refuses medical treatment; and Chris reads Walt Whitman over the airwaves, angering Maurice, who prefers show tunes on his station.

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#8In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#38All-timeof 110 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
1990First airedJuly 19, 1990

Guest stars

Frank Sotonoma SalsedoFrank Sotonoma Salsedoas Uncle Anku
Elaine MilesElaine Milesas Marilyn WhirlwindPeg PhillipsPeg Phillipsas Ruth-Anne Miller
Grant GoodeveGrant Goodeveas Rick Pederson
Hannah Johnsonas Woman #1
Leslie Rueschenbergas Mindy
Mitch Haleas Man #1
Ken Schneideras Man #2
Gary Tayloras Man #3
Armenia Milesas Mrs. Anku
Sandra DeJongas Woman #2
Jan Pooreas Shirley

Crew

Peter O'FallonDirector
Stuart StevensWriter

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