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Northern Exposure S1E8 — Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People
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Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People

8.8/10 · 654 votesAug 30, 199045 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.9 vs season avg

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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

Directed byPeter O'Fallon

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Season 1 Episodes8

Cast8

Rob Morrow

Rob Morrow

Joel Fleischman

Janine Turner

Janine Turner

Maggie O'Connell

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Maurice Minnifield

John Cullum

John Cullum

Holling Vincoeur

Darren E. Burrows

Darren E. Burrows

Ed Chigliak

John Corbett

John Corbett

Chris Stevens

Cynthia Geary

Cynthia Geary

Shelly Tambo

Peg Phillips

Peg Phillips

Ruth-Anne Miller

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Peter O'Fallon

Director

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Episode Summary

"Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People" is episode 8 of Northern Exposure season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 654 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Peter O'Fallon, it aired on August 30, 1990.