Northern Exposure — Season 6

All 23 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

  1. 01

    September 19, 1994 · 1h

    Dinner at Seven-Thirty7.3

    Joel's herb-induced dream transforms Cicely's folksy regulars into New York sophisticates.

  2. 02

    September 26, 1994 · 1h

    Eye of the Beholder7.3

    PI-in-training Ed spies on Hayden Keys, who may be faking injury; the purchase of an antique dollhouse sets Shelly to dreaming on a grand scale; and Maggie's and Maurice's charity donations bring regrets.

  3. 03

    October 3, 1994 · 1h

    Shofar, So Good7.3

    Joel must atone for his sins when he's visited by a rabbi---the ghost of Yom Kippur past, present and future; Maurice welcomes an honored guest for a fox hunt.

  4. 04

    October 10, 1994 · 1h

    The Letter8.0

    Joel finds a strange lump on his head; Shelly has bad luck after chucking a chain letter; a barber parks his pole in Cicely; and Maggie receives a letter she'd written at 15.

  5. 05

    October 17, 1994 · 1h

    The Robe8.0

    Shelly makes a deal with the devil; Ed bungles Joel's tests on a pill for the common cold; and Chris introduces a co-host.

  6. 06

    October 31, 1994 · 1h

    Zarya7.7

    Marilyn's tale of her grandfather's encounter in Alaska with Russian princess Anastasia unfolds on-screen in filmmaker Ed's vision of Cicely's early days. It involves a secret meeting that took place with Lenin and the princess.

  7. 07

    November 7, 1994 · 1h

    Full Upright Position8.0

    Electricity generates a new art project for Chris; sparks fly between Joel and Maggie on a Russian flight bound for St. Petersburg; Maurice welcomes his cousin to Cicely, hoping to groom him to take over the family business.

  8. 08

    November 14, 1994 · 1h

    Up River8.7

    A conflict with Maggie over firearms drives Joel to the outback to live in a remote village; a contractor destroys Chris's way of life; Ruth-Anne surrenders to love.

  9. 09

    November 28, 1994 · 1h

    Sons of the Tundra9.0

    Paul Provenza and Teri Polo join the cast as Cicely's new doctor Phillip Capra and his journalist wife Michelle, who feel that they've stepped back in time in their new environs. Meanwhile, Ed sees into the future; and Holling wants to join the Sons of the Tundra men's club.

  10. 10

    December 12, 1994 · 1h

    Realpolitik8.0

    Maggie finds herself in the seat of power as Cicely's mayor but must contend with Chris's screwball fixation; Marilyn buys a champion stud husky that's more of a dud husky; and Phil is invited to play golf in the wilderness with Joel.

  11. 11

    January 4, 1995 · 1h

    The Great Mushroom8.0

    Maggie treks into the Manonash village to visit Joel, who she fears is in imminent danger; an elderly couple asks to stay the night at Phil and Michelle's; and Ed thinks the information highway looks cold and forbidding.

  12. 12

    January 11, 1995 · 1h

    Mi Casa, Su Casa8.0

    Marilyn shatters Joel's inner peace on a visit to Manonash; Ed takes advantage of Maurice's hospitality; and a house is not Holling's idea of a home.

  13. 13

    January 18, 1995 · 1h

    Horns8.0

    Cicely's new bottled water alters gender behavior and causes women to display an overactive sex drive; violinist Cal becomes a fugitive; and Joel is freed to return to New York.

  14. 14

    February 1, 1995 · 1h

    The Mommy's Curse8.0

    A visit from Maggie's mom reveals that the two O'Connell women have a lot in common; Ruth-Anne clashes with new employee Walt over canned goods; Maurice pouts when Holling gets chummy with Phil.

  15. 15

    February 8, 1995 · 1h

    The Quest8.0

    Joel enlists Maggie to join him on a quest for the mythical Jeweled City of the North; Chris slaps Phil with a malpractice lawsuit; and critic Michelle reviews the Brick.

  16. 16

    February 15, 1995 · 1h

    Lucky People8.0

    While Cicelians honor Founders Day, newcomers Phil and Michelle experience buyers' remorse over purchasing a big spread; Maurice claims that Randi is his reincarnated Uncle Elvy; and Chris and Maggie find a common bond.

  17. 17

    March 8, 1995 · 1h

    The Graduate8.0

    Chris's visiting professors get into an argument over his master's dissertation; Maggie buys Cicely's neglected movie house; and a young man stops by the Brick to meet his father.

  18. 18

    March 15, 1995 · 1h

    Little Italy6.0

    Phil gets caught up in a feud between two of Cicely's Italian families; Ruth-Anne begins a series for National Public Radio; Holling finally vents his anger toward Shelly.

  19. 19

    April 6, 1995 · 1h

    Balls6.7

    During a bowling invitational, Phil and Michelle seem headed for splitsville. Meanwhile, Ed sets his sights on the sophisticated Heather.

  20. 20

    April 24, 1995 · 1h

    Buss Stop7.0

    Michelle mounts a production of "Bus Stop," which infects Cicelians with the acting bug but sparks creative differences and petty jealousies.

  21. 21

    July 12, 1995 · 1h

    Ursa Minor7.3

    "Parenthood" sours for Ed after he brings home a cuddly bear cub to nurture; and Chris's dream experiments entangle him with a saucy hotel manager.

  22. 22

    July 19, 1995 · 1h

    Let's Dance7.0

    Fugitive violinist Cal wants to turn himself in with help from Maurice and Off. Semanski; Phil offends the locals; Chris pairs up with a judgmental youngster at a cotillion dance class.

  23. 23

    July 26, 1995 · 1h

    Tranquility Base6.6

    The sun sets---one last time---on the town of Cicely as friends gather at Maurice's summer lodge for relaxation, renewal and reflection.

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