The Lyin' King (7 May 1996)

Joe and Brian learn that a woman whom they know is an exotic dancer and will be performing for the last time so they decide to go. But Joe has to find a way not to tell Helen. But when she ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeff Melman

Writers:

David Angell (creator), Peter Casey (creator),

Stars:

Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Tim Daly	...	Joe Montgomery Hackett
Steven Weber	...	Brian Michael Hackett
Crystal Bernard	...	Helen Chapel Hackett
David Schramm	...	Roy Biggins
Rebecca Schull	...	Fay Evelyn Schlob Dumbly DeVay Cochran
Tony Shalhoub	...	Antonio Scarpacci
Amy Yasbeck	...	Casey Chapel Davenport
Carol Alt	...	Tracy Hayes
Phil Leeds	...	Lou

Storyline

Joe and Brian learn that a woman whom they know is an exotic dancer and will be performing for the last time so they decide to go. But Joe has to find a way not to tell Helen. But when she asks him where he is going, he makes up a story of volunteering at a retirement home. And in order to be able to look her in the eye he goes to the home.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Release Date:

7 May 1996 (USA)

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Lion King (1994)

User Reviews

My Favorite "Wings" Ever

The "Lyin King" episode of Wings takes place at the end of season 7 and is probably my favorite episode ever. Joe and Brian are reunited with high school crush Tracy (Carol Alt) who is back on the island. They soon discover that she "danced" her way through law school and will be giving her final performance in Boston. Joe decides he does not want to go b/c he'll have to lie to Helen. He tells Helen that he'll be helping out at an old folks home, figuring that if he actually goes for awhile, he won't be technically lying. Meanwhile, at the old folks home, Joe meets and plays a game of checkers with Lou (Phil Leeds)- an octogenarian who just wants someone to take him out of the home to "air out". The next scene cuts to Joe, Brian, and Lou at the strip club. Lou immediately grows to dislike Brian while dishing out hilarious one liners highligting that fact. I watched this episode last night and was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down my face. One of the best of the entire series!