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Northern Exposure - S03E08 - A-Hunting We Will Go
 

Northern Exposure season 3 episode 8

A-Hunting We Will Go

 
Joel decides to explore the fascination of hunting by accompanying Chris and Holling on their annual pilgrimage. Ed becomes worried and over solicitous when he learns that Ruth-Anne is seventy-five years old.
 
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Northern Exposure / S03E08 : A-Hunting We Will Go
Season 3, Episode 8 | Aired on November 18, 1991 | TV-PG | 45 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
Season 3
Season 3
Season 3
Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 1 - The Bumpy Road to Love
    Episode 1
    The Bumpy Road to Love
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 2 - Only You
    Episode 2
    Only You
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 3 - Oy, Wilderness
    Episode 3
    Oy, Wilderness
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 4 - Animals 'R' Us
    Episode 4
    Animals 'R' Us
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 5 - Jules et Joel
    Episode 5
    Jules et Joel
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 6 - The Body in Question
    Episode 6
    The Body in Question
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 7 - Roots
    Episode 7
    Roots
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 8 - A-Hunting We Will Go
    Episode 8
    A-Hunting We Will Go
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 9 - Get Real
    Episode 9
    Get Real
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 10 - Seoul Mates
    Episode 10
    Seoul Mates
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 11 - Dateline: Cicely
    Episode 11
    Dateline: Cicely
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 12 - Our Tribe
    Episode 12
    Our Tribe
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 13 - Things Become Extinct
    Episode 13
    Things Become Extinct
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 14 - Burning Down the House
    Episode 14
    Burning Down the House
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 15 - Democracy in America
    Episode 15
    Democracy in America
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 16 - Three Amigos
    Episode 16
    Three Amigos
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 17 - Lost and Found
    Episode 17
    Lost and Found
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 18 - My Mother, My Sister
    Episode 18
    My Mother, My Sister
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 19 - Wake Up Call
    Episode 19
    Wake Up Call
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 20 - The Final Frontier
    Episode 20
    The Final Frontier
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 21 - It Happened in Juneau
    Episode 21
    It Happened in Juneau
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 22 - Our Wedding
    Episode 22
    Our Wedding
  • Northern Exposure - Episode 23 - Cicely
    Episode 23
    Cicely

Northern Exposure season 3 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In Cicely, Alaska, Chris on K-Bear announces his annual hunt with Holling. Meanwhile, Dr. Joel Fleischman is appalled when Maggie O'Connell proudly displays a buck she's hunted. Challenged by Maggie's defense of hunting, Joel joins Chris and Holling on their trip to understand it firsthand. Joel's inexperience is evident, and he struggles with the reality of hunting, especially after wounding a grouse and attempting to save it. Concurrently, Ruth-Anne quietly celebrates her 75th birthday, receiving a thoughtful, if unusual, gift from Ed—a piece of land for her grave.

Full Episode S03E08 Recap

### Chris Announces the Annual Hunt - **Setting**: Cicely, Alaska. Chris in the Morning on K-Bear radio. - **Events**: - Chris reminisces about hunting in his childhood. - Announces his annual hunt with Holling Vincoeur. - Mentions seeing Maggie O'Connell with a buck. ### Maggie's Buck and Joel's Disapproval - **Characters**: Maggie O'Connell, Dr. Joel Fleischman. - **Key Points**: - Maggie shot a buck, surprising Joel. - Joel criticizes hunting for pleasure. - Maggie defends her actions, sparking a debate on ethics and survival. ### Joel Considers Hunting - **Characters**: Joel, Ruth-Anne, Marilyn. - **Key Points**: - Joel, feeling challenged by Maggie, decides to understand hunting firsthand. - Discusses hunting with Ruth-Anne and Marilyn. - Decides to join Chris and Holling's hunting trip. ### Preparing for the Hunt - **Characters**: Chris, Holling, Joel. - **Key Points**: - Chris and Holling discuss hunting spots. - Joel expresses naivety about hunting but insists on participating. - Preparations for the hunt are made, including a discussion on ethics. ### The Hunting Trip Begins - **Characters**: Chris, Holling, Joel. - **Key Points**: - The trio sets off on their hunting trip. - Joel's inexperience and excitement about hunting are evident. - Initial hunting attempts are made, with Joel showing enthusiasm but lack of skill. ### Ruth-Anne's Birthday - **Characters**: Ruth-Anne, Ed. - **Key Points**: - Ruth-Anne celebrates her 75th birthday quietly. - Discusses her age and life with Ed. - Receives a birthday message from her son, revealing her family background. ### Joel's First Hunting Experience - **Characters**: Joel, Chris, Holling. - **Key Points**: - Joel takes his first shot at a grouse but only wounds it. - Struggles with the reality of injuring an animal. - The trio decides to camp overnight, deepening Joel's experience. ### Reflecting on the Hunt - **Characters**: Joel, Chris, Holling. - **Key Points**: - Joel reflects on the primal nature of hunting. - Holling reminisces about past hunting experiences. - Joel grapples with his feelings about hunting and killing. ### Joel's Struggle and the Injured Grouse - **Characters**: Joel, Chris, Holling. - **Key Points**: - Joel continues to hunt but is conflicted about killing. - Successfully shoots a grouse but can't bring himself to finish it off. - Takes the injured bird to his office, attempting to save it. ### Joel's Moral Conflict and Resolution - **Characters**: Joel, Maggie, Ruth-Anne, others. - **Key Points**: - Joel is emotionally impacted by the injured grouse. - Discusses his conflicted feelings with Maggie. - The grouse dies, leaving Joel to reflect on life, death, and his experience. ### Ruth-Anne's Surprise Birthday Party - **Characters**: Ruth-Anne, Ed, Maurice, others. - **Key Points**: - Ruth-Anne receives a surprise birthday party. - Ed gives her a unique present - a piece of land for her grave. - They dance on the grave site, embracing life and its eventual end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chris in the Morning reminisce about on his radio show?

Chris reminisces about hunting in his childhood in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Why does Dr. Joel Fleischman criticize Maggie O'Connell?

Joel criticizes Maggie for hunting a buck for pleasure, sparking a debate about ethics and survival.

What leads Joel to consider going hunting?

Joel, feeling challenged by Maggie's defense of hunting, decides to understand it firsthand.

Who are Joel's companions on the hunting trip?

Joel joins Chris and Holling on their annual hunting trip.

What is the focus of Joel's discussion with Ruth-Anne and Marilyn?

Joel discusses the ethics and personal experiences related to hunting with Ruth-Anne and Marilyn.

How does Joel react to his first hunting experience?

Joel shows excitement but lacks skill, struggling with the reality of injuring an animal.

What significant event is celebrated by Ruth-Anne in this episode?

Ruth-Anne quietly celebrates her 75th birthday.

How does Joel reflect on the nature of hunting while camping?

Joel reflects on the primal, basic nature of hunting and grapples with his feelings about it.

What moral conflict does Joel face after shooting a grouse?

Joel struggles with the reality of killing after he wounds a grouse and can't finish it off.

What does Ed give Ruth-Anne for her birthday?

Ed gives Ruth-Anne a piece of land for her grave as a birthday present.

How does the episode portray Joel's emotional journey through hunting?

Joel is emotionally impacted by the experience, particularly by the injured grouse, leading him to reflect on life and death.

What resolution does Joel find regarding his feelings about hunting?

Joel is left to reflect on his conflicted feelings after the death of the grouse he shot and attempted to save.

How is Ruth-Anne's attitude towards aging depicted?

Ruth-Anne's attitude towards aging is shown as accepting and embracing life, as seen in her dance on her future grave site.

What is the significance of the dance Ruth-Anne and Ed have?

The dance on Ruth-Anne's future grave site symbolizes embracing life and accepting its eventual end.

 
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