Ep 6. Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes

In Northern Exposure season 1 episode 6, entitled "Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes," the small town of Cicely, Alaska, is thrown into a frenzy when resident filmmaker Ed Chigliak begins screening his latest film, "The Crying Indian." The movie, which Ed claims is a documentary about the effects of pollution on Native Americans, quickly becomes the talk of the town, with everyone from the local mayor to the town DJ weighing in on its controversial content. However, the film's real controversy comes not from its subject matter, but from its inclusion of a secretly recorded sex tape, featuring two of Cicely's most prominent citizens.

As the town comes to grips with the scandal, tensions begin to rise between Ed and the rest of the community. Despite his protests that he never meant to hurt anyone and that he only included the tape in the film as a means of exposing corruption, many of his friends and neighbors begin to distance themselves from him. Meanwhile, Ed's girlfriend, Shelly, finds herself caught in the middle of the controversy, unsure of where her loyalties lie.

As the screening of "The Crying Indian" approaches, the town is abuzz with speculation about what other secrets Ed may have captured on tape. While some are eager to see what else he has in store, others are determined to put a stop to his voyeuristic habits once and for all. With tensions running high and relationships hanging in the balance, the small town of Cicely is about to face a crisis unlike any it has ever seen before.

Overall, "Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes" is a thought-provoking episode that raises questions about the ethics of voyeurism and the boundaries between art and exploitation. With its complex characters and intricate plot, it is a true standout in the first season of Northern Exposure, and a must-watch for fans of the series.