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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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
Tim Daly | ... |
Joe Montgomery Hackett
(172 episodes, 1990-1997)
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Steven Weber | ... |
Brian Michael Hackett
(172 episodes, 1990-1997)
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Crystal Bernard | ... |
Helen Chapel
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(172 episodes, 1990-1997)
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David Schramm | ... |
Roy Biggins
(172 episodes, 1990-1997)
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Rebecca Schull | ... |
Fay Evelyn Schlob Dumbly DeVay Cochran
(172 episodes, 1990-1997)
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Tony Shalhoub | ... |
Antonio Scarpacci
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(144 episodes, 1991-1997)
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Thomas Haden Church | ... |
Lowell Mather
(123 episodes, 1990-1995)
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Amy Yasbeck | ... |
Casey Chapel Davenport
(74 episodes, 1994-1997)
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Farrah Forke | ... |
Alex Lambert
(37 episodes, 1992-1995)
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Brian Haley | ... |
Budd Bronski
(8 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Trish Monaco | ... |
AeroMass Gal
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(7 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Mark Harelik | ... |
Davis Lynch
(6 episodes, 1993-1996)
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Michael Manasseri | ... |
Kenny McElvey
(5 episodes, 1990-1991)
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Laura Innes | ... |
Bunny Mather
(4 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Kevin Brief | ... |
Businessman #1
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(4 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Christopher Michael Moore | ... |
Customer
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(4 episodes, 1991-1994)
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Charles Dugan | ... |
Mr. Stubbs
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(5 episodes, 1990-1995)
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Gretchen German | ... |
Gail
(3 episodes, 1991)
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Mitchell Ryan | ... |
Jonathan Clayton
(3 episodes, 1996)
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William Hickey | ... |
Carlton Blanchard
(3 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Valerie Mahaffey | ... |
Sandy Cooper
(3 episodes, 1993-1996)
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Gilbert Gottfried | ... |
Lewis
(3 episodes, 1994-1995)
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Tom McCleister | ... |
Fisherman
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(3 episodes, 1992)
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Jonathan Slavin | ... |
Cord Clayton
(3 episodes, 1996)
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Abraham Benrubi | ... |
Roy 'R.J.' Biggins Jr.
(2 episodes, 1990-1996)
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Kim Johnston Ulrich | ... |
Carol Hackett
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Ralph Bruneau | ... |
Walter
(2 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Thomas Ryan | ... |
Agent
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(3 episodes, 1992-1995)
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Caroline Aaron | ... |
Mary Pat Lee
(2 episodes, 1995-1997)
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Adrian Arnold | ... |
Little Joe
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(2 episodes, 1990-1992)
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Concetta Tomei | ... |
Sylvia
(2 episodes, 1991-1994)
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Jonathan McMurtry | ... |
Inspector Hanson
(2 episodes, 1991)
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John Valentine | ... |
Justice
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(2 episodes, 1992-1996)
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Sheila Kelley | ... |
Sarah
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Spencer Vrooman | ... |
Little Brian
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(2 episodes, 1990-1992)
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Valri Jackson | ... |
Mrs. Hackett
(2 episodes, 1990-1992)
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John Hawkes | ... |
Mark the Waiter
(2 episodes, 1993-1994)
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Gregg Berger | ... |
Clerk
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(2 episodes, 1995)
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Valentino | ... |
Young Helen
(2 episodes, 1990-1992)
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Zach Charles | ... |
Jason
(2 episodes, 1995)
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Roger Keller | ... |
Customer
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(2 episodes, 1991-1992)
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Dai Kornberg | ... |
Mr. Greely
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(2 episodes, 1991-1993)
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Jeremy Roberts | ... |
Doug
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Phil Leeds | ... |
Lou
(2 episodes, 1996)
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Megan Mullally | ... |
Cindy
(1 episode, 1990)
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John Ratzenberger | ... |
Cliff Clavin
(1 episode, 1990)
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Craig Bierko | ... |
Matt Sargent
(1 episode, 1990)
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David Ogden Stiers | ... |
Edward Tinsdale
(1 episode, 1990)
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Richard Erdman | ... |
Howard Banks
(1 episode, 1990)
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Robert Colbert | ... |
Deke Braverman
(1 episode, 1990)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS DVD (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- CBS Media Ventures (2007) (United States) (tv) (as CBS Television Distribution)
- CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2007) (United States)
- CBS Studios International (World-wide)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2013) (United States) (DVD) (complete seasons 1 & 2)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (complete seasons 3 & 4)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1997) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Nick at Nite (2003) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Domestic Television (2006) (United States)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Pluto TV (2020) (United States) (video)
- Rewind TV (2022) (United States) (tv)
- USA Network (2002) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Larson Studios (sound)
- LaserPacific (electronic laboratory)
- Hamilton / Benjamin & Assoc. (main title sequence)
- Saxon/Ross Film Design (logo design)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Panavision (filmed with Panavision® cameras and lenses)
Storyline
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Taglines | The Outrageous New Series from the Producers of "Cheers" See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | Tim Daly appeared as himself in an episode of Monk (2002) which starred Tony Shalhoub. He and Monk were passengers on a plane and there were several references to their roles on Wings. See more » |
Goofs | Early on in the series, Helen (Crystal Bernard) makes a reference to her sister "Loraine". Years later Amy Yasbeck joins the series playing Helen's only sister "Casey". See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992). See more » |
Soundtracks | Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major (D959), IV. Rondo See more » |
Quotes |
Casey Chappel Davenport:
We're not having a big sandwich! Brian Hackett: [slightly annoyed] This is Nanucket, its not San Francisco. We are a simple people. We fish our waters, we till our lands, we eat a big sandwich. See more » |