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Wings S8E20 — Heartache Tonight
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Wings•Season 8•Episode 20

Heartache Tonight

7.8/10 · 114 votesApr 16, 199723 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 8•+0.5 vs season avg

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Roy invites Joe and Helen over to his house on an important night for him: the introduction of his girlfriend to his mother. But when he's dumped before the fateful evening, Helen reluctantly fills in. Meanwhile, Brian passes on his cold to Casey before her big

Directed byLeonard R. Garner, Jr.
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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

David Schramm

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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Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

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Episode Summary

"Heartache Tonight" is episode 20 of Wings season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 114 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr., it aired on April 16, 1997.

Next: E21 · Oedipus WrecksBest of Season 8