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Northern Exposure - 01x08 Aurora Borealis- A Fairy Tale for Big People

1x08 Aurora Borealis- A Fairy Tale for Big People

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First Aired: Aug. 30, 1990 on CBS

Summary: The approach of the Aurora Borealis and the constant light produces some strange behavior among the residents of Cicely. Chris abandons the radio station to build an unusual piece of modern sculpture and to get acquainted with a new soul mate that has come into town on some predestined…
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Main Characters in this Episode



Guest Stars

Maggie O'Connell played by Janine Turner
Adam played by Adam Arkin
Bernard Stevens played by Richard Cummings Jr.
Marilyn played by Elaine Miles
Ranger Burns played by John Procaccino
Rick Pederson played by Grant Goodeve
Ruth-Anne played by Peg Phillips
Adolescent Chris played by Ryan O'Neill

Episode Quotes

Ed Chigliak: Are you lost?
Bernard Stevens: No! I just don't know where I am.
Bernard Stevens: Excuse me.
Dr. Joel Fleischman: Yeah.
Bernard Stevens: Where am I?
Dr. Joel Fleischman: You know, I've been asking myself that same question since I got here. I finally figured out we are somewhere between the end of the line and the middle of nowhere.
Bernard Stevens: Oh. Where is that on the map?
Ed Chigliak: So, Your black.
Bernard Stevens: Yeah?
Ed Chigliak: We had a black logger here, but he left.
Bernard Stevens: Why is that?
Ed Chigliak: I guess he wasn't into drinking beer and fighting.