Ep 7. Slow Dance

In Northern Exposure season 2 episode 7, titled "Slow Dance," the residents of Cicely get ready for the annual Sadie Hawkins dance. As the girls scramble to find a date, Joel (Rob Morrow) is surprised to be asked by an 18-year-old high school student named Heather (played by guest star Teri Polo).

Meanwhile, Maurice (Barry Corbin) is determined to win the title of Sadie Hawkins King, but is thwarted by rival Holling (John Cullum). And Ed (Darren E. Burrows) is determined to win the heart of Eve (Valerie Mahaffey), the woman he's been crushing on since childhood.

As the night of the dance arrives, tensions are high as everyone competes for the various titles and affections of their crushes. But as the night wears on and the slow dances begin, some unexpected pairings emerge and even Joel finds himself enjoying the company of his young date.

The episode is filled with comedic moments as well as heartfelt ones, as the characters navigate their romantic aspirations and come to some surprising realizations about themselves and each other.

Overall, "Slow Dance" is a charming and entertaining episode that showcases the quirky charm of Northern Exposure and its eclectic cast of characters.