Northern Exposure (1990)
Kernel Score: 86% · 186 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1990-07-12
Seasons: 6 · 110 episodes
Where to watch Northern Exposure
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.
Northern Exposure parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Northern Exposure is a TV-PG comedy-drama about a doctor adjusting to life in a quirky Alaskan town.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Rob Morrow as Joel Fleischman
- Janine Turner as Maggie O'Connell
- Barry Corbin as Maurice Minnifield
- John Cullum as Holling Vincoeur
- Darren E. Burrows as Ed Chigliak
- John Corbett as Chris Stevens
- Cynthia Geary as Shelly Tambo
- Elaine Miles as Marilyn Whirlwind
- Peg Phillips as Ruth-Anne Miller
- Teri Polo as Michelle Schowdowski Capra
Northern Exposure FAQ
Is Northern Exposure good?
Northern Exposure has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 186 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Northern Exposure?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Northern Exposure OK for kids?
Northern Exposure is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Northern Exposure is a TV-PG comedy-drama about a doctor adjusting to life in a quirky Alaskan town.
What shows are like Northern Exposure?
If you liked Northern Exposure, try Roswell, Wonderfalls, Charmed and Reservation Dogs.