Wings (1990)
The beloved NBC sitcom about two brothers navigating love, rivalry, and small-town island life while running a one-plane airline on Nantucket.
Wings - Series Information
- Original Title: Wings
- First Air Year: 1990
- Last Air Year: 1997
- Created by: Peter Casey, David Angell et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (23 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 172
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 19, 1990 (United States - TV-PG), April 19, 1990 (Canada - PG), April 19, 1990 (Germany - 12), April 19, 1990 (France - 12), April 19, 1990 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: NBC
- Production Companies: Paramount Television, Grub Street Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Wings - Plot
Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.
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Wings - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Peter Casey
- David Angell
- David Clark Lee
Main Cast
- Tim Daly
- Steven Weber
- Crystal Bernard
- David Schramm
- Rebecca Schull
- Tony Shalhoub
- Thomas Haden Church
- Amy Yasbeck
- Farrah Forke
- Brian Haley
Writers
- Steven Levitan
- Mark Reisman
- David Lloyd
- Jeffrey Richman
- Howard Gewirtz
Executive Producers
- David Clark Lee
- Peter Casey
- David Angell
- Dave Hackel
Wings - FAQs
Where can you stream Wings TV series?
Wings is available to stream on Paramount+ (including via the Amazon Channel and Roku Premium Channel add-on). Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, and the series is available with ads on Pluto TV, making it accessible without a subscription.
Who are the main cast members of Wings?
The main cast of Wings includes Tim Daly as Joe Hackett, Steven Weber as Brian Hackett, Crystal Bernard as Helen Chapel, David Schramm as Roy Biggins, Rebecca Schull as Fay Cochran, Tony Shalhoub as Antonio Scarpacci, and Thomas Haden Church as Lowell Mather.
Is Wings based on a true story?
Wings is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional sitcom created by Peter Casey, David Angell, and David Clark Lee, who were also producers on Cheers. The show is set on Nantucket Island but draws on invented characters and comedic situations rather than real events.
How many seasons and episodes does Wings have?
Wings ran for 8 seasons and 172 episodes in total. The series began with a shorter first season of 6 episodes in 1990, then expanded to full seasons of 22 to 26 episodes each, concluding its run in 1997 after Season 8.
When did Wings first air on NBC?
Wings premiered on NBC on April 19, 1990. The sitcom aired on Thursday nights as part of NBC's Must See TV lineup, often paired with other popular comedies of the era, and ran continuously until its series finale in 1997.
Did Wings win any awards during its run?
Wings received several Emmy Award nominations throughout its run. Tony Shalhoub earned particular recognition for his portrayal of Antonio Scarpacci, and the show was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. It was a consistent performer in NBC's competitive Thursday night comedy block.
What is Wings the TV series about?
Wings follows brothers Joe and Brian Hackett, who run a small commuter airline called Sandpiper Air on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The comedy centers on their sibling rivalry, romantic entanglements, and the colorful ensemble of airport regulars including a lunch counter operator, a gruff competitor, and an eccentric mechanic.
Are there shows similar to Wings worth watching?
Fans of Wings often enjoy Frasier (1993) and Dharma & Greg (1997), which share a similar warm ensemble comedy style. Becker (1998) is another comparable NBC-era sitcom. The show's creators also worked on Cheers, making that series a natural companion watch for Wings enthusiasts.
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