Episode: 5.18 Title: Fish Story Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Bill D'Elia Aired: March 14, 1994 Log line: Joel has an otherworldly experience when Maggie want to prepare a Passover dinner for him; Ruth-Anne abandons the store for the open road; Holling takes up paint-by-numbers. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.17 Title: Una Volta in L'Inverno Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Michael Vittes Aired: March 7, 1994 Log line: Joel and Maggie are forced to take refuge in an airfield shack during a snowstorm; Ruth-Anne studies Italian with Shelly as her unlikely tutor; Walt becomes addicted to a special light visor to help his depression. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.16 Title: Northern Hospitality Written by: Barbara Hall Directed by: Oz Scott Aired: February 28, 1994 Log line: Maggie teaches Joel a lesson in social etiquette; Chris is shaken when a KBHR listener blames him in his suicide note; Shelly takes Randi to Canada to see her roots. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.15 Title: Hello, I Love You Written by: Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess Directed by: Michael Fresco Aired: January 31, 1994 Log line: Shelly finally gives birth. Ruth-Anne and Walt are stranded overnight; Maggie and Joel become less competitive. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.14 Title: A Bolt From the Blue Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Michael Lange Aired: January 24, 1994 Log line: Maurice and Adam clash over the hired help for a fireworks display; Joel tutors a patient on the art of conversation; Ed is struck by lightning. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.13 Title: Mite Makes Right Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Michael Vittes Aired: January 17, 1994 Log line: Maggie becomes obsessed with dust mites; Maurice gets more than he bargained for when he invests in a rare violin; Chris reaches an artistic impasse on a sculpture. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.12 Title: Mr. Sandman Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Michael Fresco Aired: January 10, 1994 Log line: When the Aurora Borealis goes haywire, everyone in Cicely is swapping dreams; Holling develops a severe psychosomatic aversion to food; Maurice deals with his fetish for women's footwear. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.11 Title: Baby Blues Written by: Barbara Hall Directed by: Jim Charleston Aired: January 3, 1994 Log line: Shelly is nervous about childbirth; Ed discovers cutthroat showbiz; Maggie and Joel dislike kids. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.10 Title: First Snow Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Daniel Attias Aired: December 13, 1993 Log line: Joel is traumatized by the natural death of an older patient and friend; Maurice is devastated when Shelly lies about ever loving him; Maggie has a nagging sense that something is missing when she spruces up her house for winter hibernation. For more about the episode, visit our blog....
Episode: 5.9 Title: A Cup of Joe Written by: Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess Directed by: Michael Lange Aired: November 22, 1993 Log line: Holling and Ruth-Anne discover that their grandfathers knew each other - and one ate the other; Chris attempts to become a licensed pilot; Joel discovers that Marilyn is a supersleuth. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.8 Title: Heal Thyself Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Michael Katleman Aired: November 15, 1993 Log line: Ed is taunted by the Green Man; Holling shocks Shelly when he is disruptive during birth class; Maggie misses the weekly laundromat gossip-fest when she buys her own washer and dryer. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.7 Title: Rosebud Written by: Barbara Hall Directed by: Michael Fresco Aired: November 8, 1993 Log line: Maurice enlists Ed's expertise to organize a film festival in Cicely; Joel is pressured to join Cicely's volunteer fire department. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.6 Title: Birds of a Feather Written by: Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess Directed by: Mark Horowitz Aired: November 1, 1993 Log line: When Joel's parents trek to Cicely, it ends up being a soul-searching time for all three; Holling shocks everyone when he reveals that he is bored by sports. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.5 Title: A River Doesn't Run Through It Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Nick Marck Aired: October 25, 1993 Log line: Maggie is Homecoming Queen; Maurice reluctantly admits a business defeat; Ruth-Anne is audited. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.4 Title: Altered Egos Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: John Coles Aired: October 11, 1993 Log line: Chris is disturbed that Bernard's girlfriend, who is also Chris' ex-lover, cannot tell them apart in bed; Joel is obssessed that he is losing his New York edge; Marilyn snoops through Dr. Fleischman's medical files to pick a healthy man. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.3 Title: Jaws of Life Written by: Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess Directed by: Jim Charleston Aired: October 4, 1993 Log line: Maurice is tormented by a wax replica of himself; Chris discovers that he may live long enough to see forty; the dental mobile comes to Cicely. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 5.2 Title: The Mystery of the Old Curio Shop Written by: Rogers Turrentine Directed by: Michael Fresco Aired: September 27, 1993 Log line: When the world reminds Maurice of his age, he frets himself into having a heart attack; Maggie relives childhood fantasies of Nancy Drew, detective extraordinaire; Joel is thrilled to find traces of Yiddish in Cicely's language and history. For more about the episode, visit our blog....
Episode: 5.1 Title: Three Doctors Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Dan Attias Aired: September 20, 1993 Log line: The whole town pitches in when Joel is stricken by "Glacier Dropsy"; Ed is confused when he is called to be a shaman; much to her disappointment, Shelly finally stops singing. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
We have finally reached the end of Season Four. In this podcast episode, we discuss themes and arcs of the season, and we reveal our favourite and least favourite moments, major and guest characters, dream sequences, etc. All will be revealed.
Episode: 4.25 Title: Old Tree Written by: Diane Frolov and Robin Green Directed by: Michael Fresco Aired: May 24, 1993 Log line: When an old tree considered to be a Cicely historical landmark appears to be dying, Joel dons a tree doctor's hat and gives his prognosis. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.24 Title: Sleeping with the Enemy Written by: Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess Directed by: Frank Prinzi Aired: May 17, 1993 Log line: Duk Won seeks approval of his bethrothed; Ed makes a movie; Holling wants more sex. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.23 Title: Mud and Blood Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Jim Charleston Aired: May 11, 1993 Log line: At the coming of spring, Maggie and Holling find affirmation of life in Shelly's pregnancy. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.22 Title: Kaddish for Uncle Manny Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Michael Lange Aired: May 3, 1993 Log line: When Joel's uncle dies, he discovers that the important bonds in times of trouble are not necessarily from a common religion, but rather a sense of community. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.21 Title: The Big Feast Written by: Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green Directed by: Rob Thompson Aired: March 22, 1993 Log line: To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Minnifield Communications, Maurice plans an extremely elaborate party; Adam and Eve return to Cicely with their new baby. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.20 Title: Homesick Written by: Jeffrey Vlaming Directed by: Nick Marck Aired: March 15, 1993 Log line: When Mike gets test results showing he is completely healthy, he feels obligated to leave Cicely and Maggie behind to continue his environmental crusade. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.19 Title: Family Feud Written by: David Assael Directed by: Adam Arkin Aired: March 8, 1993 Log line: When a totem pole is carved for the Whirlwind family, a family feud originating from an incident in 1934 is resurrected, dividing the Native Americans in Cicely. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.18 Title: Northern Lights Written by: Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider Directed by: Bill D'Elia Aired: March 1, 1993 Log line: Maurice befriends Cicely's first homeless man; Joel goes on strike when his vacation is denied; Ruth-Anne, Chris, and Holling perform their various winter rituals. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.17 Title: Love's Labour Mislaid Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Joe Napolitano Aired: February 22, 1993 Log line: Maggie forgets having sex with Joel; Ed faces an arranged marriage; a rare bird is seen. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.16 Title: Ill Wind Written by: Jeff Melvoin Directed by: Rob Thompson Aired: February 15, 1993 Log line: Drastic tension between Maggie and Joel; Maurice is unhappy when Chris saves his life; Ed is intrigued by death. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
Episode: 4.15 Title: Learning Curve Written by: Jeff Vlaming Directed by: Michael Vittes Aired: February 8, 1993 Log line: Much to Joel's distress, Marilyn goes on vacation by herself; Holling attempts to earn his high school diploma; the regional teacher spends two weeks in Cicely and almost becomes a role model for Maggie. For more about the episode, visit our blog.
