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Wings S8E16 — Escape from New York
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Wings•Season 8•Episode 16

Escape from New York

7.1/10 · 104 votesFeb 19, 199723 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 8•−0.2 vs season avg

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Brian and Helen's trip to New York to see "Rent" turns into a nightmare when the theatre refuses to transfer the tickets from Helen's benefactor to her. Even worse, a con-man robs them of their money and Helen is forced to compete in a drag

Directed byJeff Melman
Written byJeffrey Richman
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Tim Daly

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Joe Hackett

Steven Weber

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Brian Hackett

Crystal Bernard

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Helen Chapel

David Schramm

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Roy Biggins

Rebecca Schull

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Fay Cochran

Tony Shalhoub

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Antonio Scarpacci

Amy Yasbeck

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Casey Davenport

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Jeff Melman

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Episode Summary

"Escape from New York" is episode 16 of Wings season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 104 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jeff Melman and written by Jeffrey Richman, it aired on February 19, 1997.

Next: E17 · House of BluesBest of Season 8