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Northern Exposure· Season 1 · Episode 8

Aurora Borealis- A Fairy Tale for Big People

S01E08·9.2·August 30, 1990·1h·CBS

Anticipation of the aurora borealis illuminates dreams for Chris and his soul mate Bernard but the same northern lights bring nightmares for Joel, who must make a house call in the woods amid rumors of a Bigfoot-like creature there.

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#1In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 110 rated episodes
+0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
1990First airedAugust 30, 1990

Guest stars

Richard Cummings Jr.Richard Cummings Jr.as Bernard Stevens
Adam ArkinAdam Arkinas Adam
Grant GoodeveGrant Goodeveas Rick Pederson
John ProcaccinoJohn Procaccinoas Ranger Burns
Ryan O'NeillRyan O'Neillas Adolescent Chris
Lou Hetleras Man behind wheel

Crew

Fred GerberFred GerberDirector
Charles RosinWriter

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