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Northern Exposure S3E9 — Get Real
7.9
Northern Exposure•Season 3•Episode 9

Get Real

7.9/10 · 380 votesDec 9, 199145 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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A stranded bus of carnival performers brings romance to Marilyn, doubts about her future to Maggie, the mysteries of magic to Chris, and a break to the studious Joel; Shelly however, is pained when Holling becomes fixated on her large feet.

Directed byMichael Katleman
Written byDiane Frolov, Andrew Schneider
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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

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Shelly Tambo

Elaine Miles

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Marilyn Whirlwind

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Andrew Schneider

Andrew Schneider

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Michael Katleman

Michael Katleman

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Episode Summary

"Get Real" is episode 9 of Northern Exposure season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 380 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Katleman and written by Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, it aired on December 9, 1991.

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