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The Best Episodes of Wings Season 1

Every episode of Wings Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wings Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wings Season 1 Episode 1 - Legacy
    7.4/10(316 votes)

    #1 - Legacy

    S1:E1

    In the series premiere, brothers Joe and Brian Hackett search for a suitcase full of cash that their dead father supposedly left them.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:David Angell, Peter Casey, David Clark Lee

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  2. Wings Season 1 Episode 2 - Around the World in Eighty Years
    7.1/10(230 votes)

    #2 - Around the World in Eighty Years

    S1:E2

    Fay encourages a retired pilot to complete his trip around the world.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Philip LaZebnik

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  3. Wings Season 1 Episode 3 - Return to Nantucket (1)
    7.4/10(216 votes)

    #3 - Return to Nantucket (1)

    S1:E3

    Brian flys to Boston to see if he can reunite with his ex-wife Carol.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Philip LaZebnik

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  4. Wings Season 1 Episode 4 - Return to Nantucket (2)
    7.5/10(211 votes)

    #4 - Return to Nantucket (2)

    S1:E4

    Joe and Brian compete to see who Carol loves more.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:David Angell

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  5. Wings Season 1 Episode 5 - There Once Was a Girl from Nantucket
    7.2/10(216 votes)

    #5 - There Once Was a Girl from Nantucket

    S1:E5

    Brian sets Joe up on a date with a woman who's been with every man on the island.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wings Season 1 Episode 6 - All for One and Two for Helen
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    #6 - All for One and Two for Helen

    S1:E6

    Joe spies on Brian and Helen when they go on a date.

    Director:Noam Pitlik
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Legacy" is the best rated episode of "Wings" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 316 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by David Angell, Peter Casey, David Clark Lee, it aired on 4/19/1990. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Around the World in Eighty Years".