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2006
2 Seasons
7.2 (5,740)

Men in Trees is a charming TV show that premiered on ABC in 2006 and ran for two seasons until 2008. It stars Anne Heche as Marin Frist, a successful author and relationship expert who goes through a series of personal and professional setbacks that lead her to take a break from her life in New York City and move to a small town called Elmo in Alaska.

In Elmo, Marin meets an eclectic group of characters who become her friends, allies, and sometimes romantic interests. Some of the notable characters include Ben (Abraham Benrubi), the local bartender with a heart of gold; Annie (Emily Bergl), a lawyer who struggles to balance her career and personal life; Jane (Seana Kofoed), a pregnant woman who runs the local bakery; and Sara (Suleka Mathew), a doctor who helps Marin adjust to life in Alaska.

As Marin navigates her new life in Elmo, she also faces unexpected challenges and adventures. She falls for Jack (James Tupper), a handsome wildlife ranger who has a complicated past; she experiences the joys and challenges of living in a small town that is constantly changing; and she confronts the demons and insecurities that led her to leave New York in the first place. Throughout it all, Marin learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and resilience.

Aside from the core group of characters, Men in Trees also features a variety of recurring and guest stars, including musicians Jewel and Sarah McLachlan, as well as actors like Justine Bateman, Ty Olsson, Orlando Jones, and Colm Meaney. Each episode of the show is filled with heartwarming moments, witty banter, and beautiful shots of the Alaskan wilderness.

One of the strengths of Men in Trees is its diverse cast of characters, each of whom has their own struggles, quirks, and backstory. The show explores a range of topics, including motherhood, career challenges, fertility issues, mental health, and family dynamics. It does so with empathy, humor, and humanity, making it easy to empathize with and root for the characters.

Another strength of Men in Trees is its beautiful setting. The show was filmed on location in British Columbia, Canada, and it makes great use of its natural surroundings. Whether it's scenic shots of mountains, lakes, and forests, or close-ups of wildlife like bears and moose, the show captures the rugged beauty of Alaska and makes it a character in its own right.

Overall, Men in Trees is a delightful show that offers a refreshing mix of drama, romance, and comedy. It's a show that celebrates friendship, community, and the power of second chances. It may have only lasted two seasons, but it left a lasting impression on its viewers and remains a beloved gem of early 2000s TV.

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Seasons

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19. Taking the Lead

June 11, 2008

The townsfolk display some unlikely talents as they prepare for the First Annual Elmo Talent Show. Meanwhile, money may come between Marin and Jack, as she wants to do something expensive for him with the check she just received for her latest book. Sam's budget friendly ways frustrate Jane as they drive from New York to Elmo. Sara is experiencing fantasies about men, but not about her boyfriend, Eric. And Patrick goes to extremes to rekindle his romance with Annie.

18. Surprise, Surprise

June 4, 2008

Meanwhile in New York, Sam becomes an unlikely hero and Jane wonders if all the attention has gone to his head. Marin heads to a spa trip in Anchorage after completing her book. She finds a surprise when she sights Julia's husband, Jim, with another woman and wonders if she should tell Jack. Patrick gets several surprises when he comes home to Elmo now that his memory has returned: Annie and Ivan have become closer, and Celia has remade his bedroom over for her dog.

17. New Dogs, Old Tricks

May 28, 2008

Marin helps a nervous Jack as he prepares for his first lecture as a college professor in Anchorage. Upon his return, he brings Marin a gift -- four puppies that she ends up taking care of - and which keep her from getting any of her book writing finished. Meanwhile, as Annie puts together auditions for Elmo's First Annual Talent Show, she thinks she might be falling for Ivan. In New York, Patrick is unclear about Pilar's (Sofía Vergara) advances toward him

16. Kiss and Don't Tell

April 23, 2008

Cash is discharged from the hospital, leading Marin to ask Jack if it would be okay for him to stay at their house. Patrick's trip takes him to New York where he is hired by Jane's company. Meanwhile, Jane tries to woo Pilar, who is a relationship books. In Elmo, Buzz takes over at the inn in order to earn money to pay off his gambling debt.

15. Wander/Lust

April 16, 2008

Jack invites Marin to meet Julia and her husband, Jim. At dinner, the couples all learn very suprising things about each other. Meanwhile, Jane has mixed emotions about the engagement ring Sam gave her that he found at the sanitation department's lost and found.

14. Get a Life

April 2, 2008

Morgan Fairchild, in Elmo to sing the national anthem before the Huskies game, wants to use Marin as a subject of a movie. But Marin is unsure about her future in Elmo. Meanwhile Annie catches Ivan's eye, while Patrick is interested in a new woman. Terri wants to make a bond with Cash while on a camp out, Eric's new band attracts females, and Buzz makes a huge bet on the Huskies.

13. A Tale of Two Kidneys

March 26, 2008

Cash receives more bad news regarding his kidneys, and Jack sees Julia for the first time since her Bering Sea ordeal. Ben signs a hockey player from Croatia who plays as tough as the attitude he emits, while Patrick avoids Celia as she avoids Dick. And Annie goes to Terri for a makeover for a new look that is similar to a 1970's Sandy Duncan.

12. Read Between the Minds

March 19, 2008

Jack is feeling very amorous towards Marin, but she fears that it may be for the wrong reasons. After Patrick's adventure-seeking stunt, Celia throws him in jail and he takes full advantage of his "right to remain silent." Marin, Jack and Jerome are off to New York to celebrate Sam and Jane's wedding. And Sam is surprised when he learns the truth about Jane's parents.

11. Home Seized Home

March 12, 2008

Jack and Marin decide to move in together, but the happy couple doesn't anticipate the difficulty of merging their different lifestyles. Meanwhile, Jane is on a mission to get her marriage to Sam announced in the coveted New York Times; Patrick gets an adrenaline rush while flying Buzz's plane and wants to experience more, much to Celia's chagrin; and after doing a favor for Sara, Theresa has a surprise announcement for her unsuspecting husband, Ben

10. Sonata in Three Parts

March 5, 2008

The search for Jack is called off by the Coast Guard, leaving Marin in shock and those of Elmo depressed. Meanwhile, the doctor gives Cash bad news, Eric and Sara find that their home is not as spacious as they thought, Patrick dates someone other than Annie, and Jerome and Mai reveal secrets about themselves that no one is aware of.

9. Charity Case

February 27, 2008

Cash's secret is known by all after being discovered by Marin. Eric and Sara begin a "completely chaste" relationship after moving in together. While preparing the move to New York, Jane tosses out one of Sam's favorite shirts. Meanwhile, Annie and Celia are sadden and perplexed by Patrick's amnesia and new personality.

8. Sweatering It Out

December 7, 2007

Marin, unaware that Jack's ship has sunk in the Bering Sea, is upset that she hasn't heard from him. Meanwhile, she still is being pursued by both Stuart and Patrick, who is still suffering from amnesia. Also, while attending a snowplow convention, Sam and Jane devise a clever living arrangement; Sara and Eric advance their relationship; and Jack needs to make a grave decision to save both his and a shipmates life.

7. Sea Change

November 23, 2007

Marin makes a disturbing discovery in Jack's cabin, while he is away at the Bering Sea studying whales. Meanwhile, Patrick is still struggling to remember who he is and remains acting peculiarly. Mai helps Mary Alice prepare for a date with Jerome. Theresa notices that Ben has changed his behavior since his purchase of a hockey team. Marin receives shocking news from Jane.

6. Nice Day for a Dry Wedding (2)

November 16, 2007

The weather begins to take its toll on Patrick and Annie as their wedding nears. Meanwhile, Marin invites Jack to the wedding as her date; Jane flies to Elmo for the vows; and Cash returns to Elmo.

5. The Girl Who Cried Wolf (1)

November 9, 2007

In the first of a two-episode arc, a band of wild wolves arrive in Elmo, causing a fight between Marin and Jack. As Patrick and Annie's wedding nears, a series of events threatens the ceremony. Annie's mother arrives in town for the wedding, and finds that three moms is a crowd. Meanwhile, Ben's purchase of a hockey team lines up to be a disaster.

4. I Wood If I Could

November 2, 2007

Annie and Patrick's bachelor and bachelorette parties are held, the bachelorette party is on the Fantasea Cruise Ship while the men held their party at Grange Hall. Romance finds its way back into Marin's life as she receives gifts from two men. She also juggles being both maid of honor and best man for Patrick and Annie's wedding. Sara struggles with a church policy.

3. No Man Is An Iceland

October 26, 2007

Now that Jack's fiancee has left Elmo, the town assumes that he and Marin will resume their relationship. Meanwhile, Mai's cousin from China arrives in Elmo for a visit.

2. Chemical Reactions

October 19, 2007

Marin ventures into the woods to find a special root for her stew and becomes lost after making a bet with Cash. Jack, filming a nature documentary, finds her. Meanwhile, newly engaged Lynn wishes that Jack would show her the attention that Ben and Buzz do towards their wives. Meanwhile, Patrick wants a new surname and Sara gets a summons from her ex-husband for custody of their son.

1. A Tree Goes in Elmo

October 12, 2007

To help Marin let go of some of her issues, Cash takes her to see a guru, but on their way back down the mountain an arctic cyclone erupts. Worried about Marin, Jack heads out to look for them, much to the disgust of Lynn. Meanwhile, while the rest of the town are hunkered down at the Chiefton to wait out the storm, they all learn surprising facts about one another.

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