Northern Exposure - Season 1 - Eps 2: Brains, Know How and Native Intelligence
Ed asks Dr. Fleischman to help him convince his uncle, a traditional tribal medicine man, to seek medical treatment for a health problem. A self-reliant Maggie chides Joel about being helpless around the house. Chris angers Maurice when he reads some poetry by Walt Whitman and uncovers some facts about the poet's life that Maurice would prefer not knowing.
About Northern Exposure

Title: Northern Exposure
First Air Date: 1990-07-12
Last Air Date: 1995-07-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 167 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 110
Network: CBS
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies: Falahey/Austin Street Productions, Cine-Nevada Productions, Universal Television, Universal Television Entertainment
Synopsis
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.
Cast

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