Episode 6, “Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes,” builds on the visual artistry of Episode 5’s dream sequences. But it is also a very boring episode.

An unnecessary caveat: I am a huge fan of Northern Exposure. I wouldn’t be rewatching it, otherwise. But more than just rewatching to enjoy, I’m interested in figuring out what made the show so great. These episode reviews are my honest reactions, and they are not always positive.

There is nothing wrong but very little right in this episode.

A main feature is Ed visualing scenes from Cicely as popular movies: Chris and Maurice fight, a la Indiana Jones. Joel and Chris walking in New York City, an ode to Midnight Cowboy.