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Wings S2E16 — Plane Nine From Nantucket
7.5
Wings•Season 2•Episode 16

Plane Nine From Nantucket

7.5/10 · 169 votesFeb 7, 199123 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

During a cargo flight, Brian and Joe see a UFO. Joe's concerned about unfavorable media attention, but Brian wants to report the sighting to the FAA. Meanwhile, Helen and Fay end up arm wrestling over a lunch bill dispute.

Directed byNoam Pitlik
Written byPhilip LaZebnik
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Cast6

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Joe Hackett

Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Brian Hackett

Crystal Bernard

Crystal Bernard

Helen Chapel

David Schramm

David Schramm

Roy Biggins

Rebecca Schull

Rebecca Schull

Fay Cochran

Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church

Lowell Mather

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Noam Pitlik

Noam Pitlik

Director

Philip LaZebnik

Philip LaZebnik

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Plane Nine From Nantucket" is episode 16 of Wings season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 169 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Noam Pitlik and written by Philip LaZebnik, it aired on February 7, 1991.

Next: E17 · Looking for Love in All the Wrong PlacesBest of Season 2