Fair rating?Northern Exposure· Season 5 · Episode 6
Birds of a Feather
When Joel's parents first visit Cicely, his mother soars with the eagles, while his dad outshines Joel at the Brick. Meanwhile, Holling confesses his distaste for TV sports.
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#9In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#38All-timeof 110 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.0
1993First airedNovember 1, 1993
Guest stars
William J. Whiteas Dave the CookGeorge Barrilas Owen
David Marguliesas Herb Fleischman
Joanna Merlinas Nadine FleischmanFrank Darttas Andy Pettit
Clark Sandfordas Phil
Crew
Mark HorowitzDirector
Mitchell BurgessWriter
Robin GreenWriterShows like Northern Exposure
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