S1·E1 Pilot
Synopsis
Dr. Joel Fleischman arrives in Anchorage, Alaska to fulfill his part of a bargain that paid $125,000 for his medical education in exchange for service in the state as a doctor. Sure, it'll be tough for a guy from New York to adjust to Anchorage, but... then he learns Anchorage doesn't need him, and he's been assigned to Cicely, a small remote town owned and dominated by the strong minded Maurice Minnifield, a former astronaut set on developing his little part of Alaska into a vacation paradise and equally decided to make Fleischman honor his professional obligations.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Northern Exposure air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on July 12, 1990.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Northern Exposure Season 1 Episode 1?
Dr. Joel Fleischman arrives in Anchorage, Alaska to fulfill his part of a bargain that paid $125,000 for his medical education in exchange for service in the state as a doctor. Sure, it'll be tough for a guy from New York to adjust to Anchorage, but... then he learns Anchorage doesn't need him, and ...
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