Northern Exposure Up River (Season 6, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 46 min | Comedy, Drama

Northern Exposure

Up River (Season 6, Episode 8)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 46 min | Comedy, Drama

Ed tracks Dr. Fleischman up river living a primitive life after Maggie asked him to move out; Chris' inept contractor botches up his trailer renovations & love-struck Ruth-Anne pines over Walt who is out checking traps.

Director

Michael Fresco

Writers

Joshua Brand (created by) | John Falsey (created by) | Diane Frolov (written by) | Andrew Schneider (written by)

Composer

David Schwartz

Cinematographer

Gordon Lonsdale (as Gordon C. Lonsdale)

Editor

Thomas R. Moore

Casting Director

Megan Branman

Production Designer

Woody Crocker

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 14, 1994

Release date

Nov 14, 1994 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 21 wins & 89 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Rob Morrow Dr. Joel Fleischman Dr. Joel Fleischman See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Barry Corbin Maurice J. Minnifield Maurice J. Minnifield See fewer	Tulsa King (2022)
Janine Turner Maggie O'Connell Maggie O'Connell See fewer	Cliffhanger (1993)
John Cullum Holling Vincoeur Holling Vincoeur See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Darren E. Burrows Ed Chigliak Ed Chigliak See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
John Corbett Chris Stevens Chris Stevens See fewer	My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Cynthia Geary Shelly Marie Tambo Shelly Marie Tambo See fewer	Going Home (2022)
Elaine Miles Marilyn Whirlwind Marilyn Whirlwind See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Peg Phillips Ruth-Anne Miller Ruth-Anne Miller See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Gary Basaraba Willie Willie See fewer	Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Moultrie Patten Walt Kupfer Walt Kupfer See fewer	Free Willy (1993)
Earl Quewezance Eugene Eugene See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
James L. Dunn Hayden Keyes Hayden Keyes See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Alvin A. Casimir Villager (as Alvin A. Casimir Jr.) Villager (as Alvin A. Casimir Jr.) See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Teresa Steinley Teresa Teresa See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Leota Williams Woman Woman See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
Tim Michel Father Father See fewer	Loop Breaker (2015)
Gino D'Cafango Townsperson (uncredited) Townsperson (uncredited) See fewer	The Apple (2020)