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Adam is a fictional character portrayed by Adam Arkin in the TV series Northern Exposure.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People (season 1), they were 34 years old.
They appear in 10 episodes out of a total of 110 aired

Adam

by Adam Arkin

character

Episodes10

  • 8.8
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    Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People
    episode S1.E8 august 1990
    While Joel gives Ed golf lessons, the Indian warns him Adam is around, the never actually seen monster-prankster, blamed for all kinds of weirdness for some 15 years. Passing the night in his car in the woods after diagnosing a park ranger Burns, Joel is apparently robbed, actually taken in, by very human loner Vietnam vet Adam. Chris is delighted his instinctive sculptural inspiration fits the astronomical phenomenon Aurora Borealis (northern light). Chris accepts help from lost motor-biker Bernard, and discovers they share a lot, even an identity essential.
  • 8.2
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    The Bumpy Road to Love
    episode S3.E1 september 1991
    When a statue is risen in Rick's memory, Maggie learns of his infidelity through a stranger's eulogy. Meanwhile, Adam returns and makes Joel go with him to treat his hypochondriac wife.
  • 8.2
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    Roots
    episode S3.E7 november 1991
    Chris's brother/'karmic' doppleganger comes to town. Joel's ex-fiancé Elaine shows up looking for comfort. Adam shows up asking for money and takes a job at the Brick.
  • 8
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    Dateline: Cicely
    episode S3.E11 january 1992
    In an effort to sell more issues of his newspaper, Maurice hires pathological liar Adam to write for it.
  • 7.5
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    My Mother, My Sister
    episode S3.E18 march 1992
    Shelly's mom (who prefers to be known as Shelly's YOUNGER sister) surprises her with a visit, boasting about her new main squeeze, a really young Army man.
  • 8.3
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    Our Wedding
    episode S3.E22 may 1992
    Adam prepares to marry Eve. At his bachelor party, the men ruminate on the differences between men and women. Meanwhile, Eve lets an enthusiastic Shelly take over the wedding plans. And, Maggie and Joel try to finish what they started in Juneau.
  • 8.6
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    The Big Feast
    episode S4.E21 march 1993
    Dr. Fleischman is troubled when he doesn't receive an invitation to a big party for Maurice that the whole town is attending. Shelly accidentally breaks a bottle of wine worth several thousand dollars.
  • 7.7
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    A Bolt from the Blue
    episode S5.E14 january 1994
    Joel has to talk a park ranger out of a fire tower. Maurice plans a fireworks show, but has objections from Adam. Ed gets struck by lightning.
  • 7.6
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    Northern Hospitality
    episode S5.E16 february 1994
    Joel throws a dinner party for his friends. A guy commits suicide and blames Chris for a song he heard. Shelley takes off for Canada.
  • 8.6
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    The Quest
    episode S6.E15 february 1995
    Dr Fleischman enlists Maggie to accompany him in a quest for the Lost Jewelled City where they will encounter classic fairy tale myths; Chris sues Dr Capra for malpractice and Michelle has to review The Brick for a restaurant guide.