Ep 4. Heroes

In Northern Exposure season 4 episode 4, titled "Heroes," Joel finds himself in a situation where he is forced to confront his own mortality. The episode begins with the arrival of a young boy named Matthew who has been rushed in to the clinic after being hit by a car. While Joel and Maggie work to treat the boy's injuries, they find out that the driver of the car was none other than Walt Kupfer, a highly respected and beloved member of the community.

As Joel and Walt attempt to come to terms with what happened, they both begin reflecting on their own lives and what it means to be a hero. Joel finds himself struggling with the idea that he may not have accomplished anything of great significance in his life, while Walt faces the realization that his status as a hero in the community may have caused him to neglect his own personal relationships.

Meanwhile, Chris is busy preparing for his "Ed Talks" event, where he plans to give a speech on the topic of heroes. He spends the episode bouncing ideas off of various members of the community, including Bernard, Holling, and Ruth-Anne, all of whom have their own unique perspectives on what it means to be a hero.

Throughout the episode, there are also a number of humorous subplots that help to balance out the more serious themes. For example, Ed attempts to help Shelly perfect her French accent in order to impress a customer at The Brick, and Maurice becomes obsessed with the idea of installing a "French Connection" in Cicely.

Overall, "Heroes" is another strong episode of Northern Exposure that expertly blends humor and drama. It offers thought-provoking commentary on what it means to be a hero and encourages viewers to reflect on their own lives and the legacies they hope to leave behind.