The unveiling of a statue honoring Rick unearthed a life of hidden affections, leaving Maggie heartbroken. Meanwhile, Maurice's relentless pursuit of Officer Semanski took an unexpected turn when he discovered her interest in tax loopholes.…

Maurice was brooding over a photograph, convinced it captured him in an unfavorable light. Maggie fretted about the encroaching need for spectacles and the general indignity of aging. Meanwhile, Joel attempted to articulate the inexplicable…

A mechanical failure strands Maggie and Joel in an unexpected wilderness, forcing them to rely on their resilience. Meanwhile, Shelly’s quiet life is disrupted by the arrival of a former confidante, come to deliver news of a fractured marri…

A conviction takes hold within Maggie: the stray she’s taken in is, somehow, Rick reborn. Meanwhile, Maurice endeavors to persuade Marilyn to partner with him in an ambitious venture – one involving the production and marketing of ostriches…

The first of October brought a blow to Joel’s head, a small misfortune that seemed to foreshadow the arrival of his twin brother, Jules. Meanwhile, Chris and Ed embarked on a journey to meet a figure from Chris' past, a man connected to the…

The discovery of the frozen body of a Napoleonic soldier by Chris stirred a cascade of questions for Joel. Meanwhile, Maurice found himself consumed with visions of the economic advantages for Cicely. Shelly wrestled with anxieties about fe…

Elaine, Joel’s former fiancée and now a widow, arrives for a visit. Just as Chris finds himself haunted by dreams of Africa, his half-brother Bernard returns. Meanwhile, Adam, who prefers solitude, takes on a position with Holling to cover …

Driven by a burgeoning curiosity, Joel resolved to understand the allure of hunting and joined Chris and Holling on their yearly journey. Meanwhile, Ed grew anxious, his concern manifesting as an excessive attentiveness, upon hearing of Rut…

The unexpected arrival of a carnival bus brought a ripple of change to the small town. For Marilyn, it sparked a romance; for Maggie, it stirred anxieties about what lay ahead. Chris found himself captivated by the allure of magic, while Jo…

In Cicely, the holiday season finds Joel testing the waters with a Christmas tree unlike any he’s known, while a sudden solitude descends upon Maggie. Shelly, meanwhile, feels a sharp ache for the sacred rituals of her youth. And Maurice en…

Maurice brought a vibrant, if somewhat dubious, new investigative reporter into the newspaper's fold. Meanwhile, Maggie attempted to explain the phenomenon of the "talking" trees to Joel. And Chris found himself becoming a partner in the Br…

Under Marilyn’s persistent urging, Joel consents to be taken in by a kindly village elder, though a disquieting doubt lingers within him about his ability to endure such a life. Meanwhile, Maggie grows uneasy when Holling abruptly closes th…

With his uncle's passing, Holling retreats to the solitude of the distillery, consumed by a maelstrom of self-doubt. Joel, meanwhile, finds himself adrift in isolation, pursuing a quest for evidence of fellow Jews in the Alaskan wilderness.…

An unexpected visitor brings Maggie news she'd rather not hear. Elsewhere, Chris embarks on a diligent search for a particular cow – one perfectly suited for his latest artistic endeavor. And Joel finds himself increasingly captivated by a …

Mayor Holling, seeking reelection, finds himself challenged by a former companion who harbors a considerable history. Chris speaks passionately about the workings of democracy. Ed contemplates the significance of his inaugural ballot. Meanw…

The passing of a longtime companion compels Maurice and Holling to journey into the snow-swept wilderness, their destination the unmarked stretch of No-Name Point for the burial. The path ahead proves arduous, complicated by an unforeseen e…

Eve, prone to anxious worry about her health, arrives in town seeking an explanation for her newest ailments. Meanwhile, Joel finds himself distracted by the lingering presence of a solitary spirit that seems to inhabit his cabin. Elsewhere…

The discovery of a foundling stirred a collective attention throughout the town, subtly awakening in Adam a long-dormant sense of fatherhood. Meanwhile, Shelly’s carefully constructed life was disrupted by an unexpected visit from her mothe…

With the arrival of spring, Shelly finds herself afflicted by a persistent skin rash. Holling, in a gesture of generosity, distributes his eggs to neighbors. Joel gains a fresh perspective on compassionate patient care through an encounter …

As the aurora dances across the sky, a wave of Japanese tourists descends upon the region, sparking Maurice’s curiosity. Meanwhile, Holling embarks on a quest to confirm the rumored demise of Jesse the bear. And Maggie, ever the instigator,…

Joel anticipated refined pleasures during his trip to Juneau for the medical conference, but instead found himself in the company of Maggie, a familiar presence. Meanwhile, back in Cicely, Chris was rendered speechless by the reappearance o…

With the wedding day drawing near, Adam and Joel find themselves in a familiar disagreement about women. Meanwhile, Eve, preoccupied with matters of greater weight, entrusts the wedding arrangements to the enthusiastic Shelly. Elsewhere, Ma…

Joel encountered an elderly gentleman who had returned to Cicely after a long absence. The man recounted a tale of two extraordinary women, Roslyn and Cicely, who, in 1909, reshaped the town into what was then known as "the Paris of the Nor…