

Northern Exposure
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Where to watch Northern Exposure in United States
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Where is Northern Exposure streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure is a 1990 English-language comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey. The cast is led by Rob Morrow, Janine Turner, Barry Corbin. It spans 6 seasons and 110 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Northern Exposure was produced by Falahey/Austin Street Productions, Cine-Nevada Productions, and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on July 12, 1990, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Joshua Brand, John Falsey
- First aired
- July 12, 1990
- Last aired
- July 26, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 6 (110 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Falahey/Austin Street Productions, Cine-Nevada Productions, Universal Television
Northern Exposure cast & crew
Northern Exposure was created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey.
The cast features 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, and John Corbett as Chris Stevens.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Schwartz, cinematography is by Gordon Lonsdale, and it was produced by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider.
Is Northern Exposure worth watching?
Northern Exposure holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 199 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 6 seasons and 110 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and sci-fi & fantasy, Northern Exposure is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Northern Exposure
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Cast of Northern Exposure

Rob Morrow
Joel Fleischman

Janine Turner
Maggie O'Connell

Barry Corbin
Maurice Minnifield

John Cullum
Holling Vincoeur

Darren E. Burrows
Ed Chigliak

John Corbett
Chris Stevens

Cynthia Geary
Shelly Tambo

Elaine Miles
Marilyn Whirlwind

Peg Phillips
Ruth-Anne Miller

Teri Polo
Michelle Schowdowski Capra

Paul Provenza
Phil Capra
Northern Exposure — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Northern Exposure in United States?
Northern Exposure is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Northern Exposure in?
Northern Exposure is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Northern Exposure are there?
Northern Exposure has 6 seasons with 110 episodes in total.
▸What is Northern Exposure rated?
Northern Exposure is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 199 ratings.











