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Wings S7E9 — The Big Sleep
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Wings•Season 7•Episode 9

The Big Sleep

8.1/10 · 105 votesDec 12, 199523 min

Ranked #4 of 26 in Season 7•+0.6 vs season avg

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After fighting with Helen over the architect's plans for their new house (he wants a big screen TV in the bedroom, she wants a walk-in closet), Joe has a strange dream involving Tigers, Clowns, Roy belly-dancing, and the couple dying in a plane crash with

Directed byJeff Melman
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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

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Antonio Scarpacci

Amy Yasbeck

Amy Yasbeck

Casey Davenport

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Jeff Melman

Jeff Melman

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Episode Summary

"The Big Sleep" is episode 9 of Wings season 7. It scored 8.1/10 from 105 votes, ranking #4 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jeff Melman, it aired on December 12, 1995.

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