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Northern Exposure

1990·Show
110Episodes in6Seasons·TV-PG
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic837.5Rotten Tomatoes–87%

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A , comedy series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

7.9
8.3
8.2
8.0
7.7
7.3

About

Welcome to Cicely, Alaska

After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.
Quirky Small-Town DramaPhilosophical ComedyAlaskan Wilderness BackdropEccentric Ensemble CastSpiritual & Existential ThemesWarm & Wholesome AtmosphereWitty DialogueSlow-Burn Character GrowthMagical Realism ElementsComfort Viewing Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Fresco, Nick Marck, Rob Thompson
Written by:
Robin Green, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider
Produced by:
Martin Bruestle, Cheryl Bloch, Robin Green
Composed by:
David Schwartz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Northern Exposure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Northern Exposure?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Northern Exposure from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Northern Exposure worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4 and Metacritic 83).

Which season of Northern Exposure is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Cicely (season 3, episode 23) at 9.0, and the lowest is Grand Prix (season 5, episode 22) at 6.4.

Is Northern Exposure okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Northern Exposure make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Northern Exposure good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Northern Exposure use?

Spirit AdvisorDecember–December RomanceThe Alleged ExpertExpensive Glass of CrapGiven Name Reveal"Last Supper" StealCartwright CurseTelevision GeographyLong-Lost RelativeSmall Name, Big EgoSlice of LifeTitle by Numberand 193 more

TV Tropes lists 205 tropes for it, including Spirit Advisor, December–December Romance, and The Alleged Expert.