Barbara Semanski

Officer Sergeant Barbara Semanski (played by ) is a rugged Alaskan state trooper and gun enthusiast, and the on - again / off - again love interest of Maurice Minnifield, whom she dumps for cheating on his taxes and later for protecting a fugitive, but becomes engaged to in the series finale episode. She is very particular about enforcing each and every letter of the law and even arrests Maurice for a minor offense.

Episodes

 * "Spring Break" (2-5), Barbara arrives in Cicely at the request of Maurice to apprehend a string of petty thefts; She also fights Holling.
 * "The Bumpy Road to Love" (3-1), Barbara catches Maurice cheating on taxes.
 * "Jules et Joel" (3-5), Barbara busts Jules for gambling without a license.
 * "Our Wedding" (3-22), Barbara serves Maurice an official complaint.
 * "Crime and Punishment" (4-10) She is the Bailiff in this episode.
 * "Mite Makes Right" (5-13) Barbara has to restrain Maurice until he calms down.
 * "Lovers and Madmen" (5-24) Barbara is upset that Maurice helped Cal Ingraham escape.
 * "Mi Casa, Su Casa" (6-12) Barbara has a house in Cicely.
 * "Horns" (6-13) Barbara and Maurice are back together again.
 * "Let's Dance" (6-22) Barbara admires Maurice's violinist and even tries to delay sending him to hospital.
 * "Tranquility Base" (6-23) Barbara agrees to a by the book marriage.