Episode 8— Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People
Aired August 30, 1990 · 45 min
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The arrival of the Aurora Borealis and extended daylight causes odd behavior in Cicely's residents. Chris leaves the radio station to create a unique sculpture and connect with a mysterious new arrival, while Joel ventures into the wilderness to visit a forest ranger, only to encounter Adam, a real, Bigfoot-like figure who rescues and cooks for him—though his story is met with disbelief upon returning to town.
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