Northern Exposure (1990)
0.1273Canon Score · ranked #130 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
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.
Why it ranks #130
Every list on which Northern Exposure appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #53 / 101 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #74 / 100 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |