The BEST seasons of Northern Exposure

Every season of Northern Exposure ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Northern Exposure!

Dr. Joel Fleischman graduates from Columbia University medical school thanks to a scholarship from the state of Alaska. Though he was promised a placement at the large hospital in Anchorage, he is instead whisked away to the tiny town of Cicely, where he must work off his education debt as the local General Practitioner. The location is remote, the people are weird and quirky, and all Joel wants is to return to New York.

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Season 2
star
8.38
39 votes

#1 - Season 2

First Aired 4/9/1991

Season 1
star
8.16
37 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 7/13/1990

Fresh out of New York's Columbia University, cocky young Dr. Joel Fleischman is looking forward to his comfortable position in Alaska's largest city. Upon his arrival, Joel finds himself a fish out of water as he's instead assigned to a tiny Alaskan village where the offbeat locals would love him to stay forever.

Season 3
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8.05
22 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 9/24/1991

Season 5
star
7.95
22 votes

#4 - Season 5

First Aired 9/21/1993

Season 4
star
7.80
20 votes

#5 - Season 4

First Aired 9/29/1992

Season 6
star
6.67
15 votes

#6 - Season 6

First Aired 9/20/1994