Wings Season 1 Episode 5
Wings
Season 1

Ep 5. There Once Was a Girl from Nantucket

  • TVPG
  • May 17, 1990
  • 22 min
  • 7.3  (166)

Joe's ex-girlfriend from Nantucket, Helen, unexpectedly arrives on the island and reunites with Joe. However, their reunion is short-lived when Joe discovers that she is engaged to be married. Meanwhile, Brian gets a tattoo while trying to impress a girl and must find a way to hide it from the rest of the gang. In addition, Faye accidentally locks herself in the storage closet with Lowell's pet tarantula, Lucy. As tensions rise, the gang must rely on each other to make it through another crazy day on Nantucket.

In "There Once Was a Girl from Nantucket," the fifth episode of the first season of Wings, we see Joe faced with some unexpected news. Just as he's trying to move on from his past relationship, his ex-girlfriend from Nantucket, Helen, shows up on the island. Joe still has feelings for her and it's clear that she still has feelings for him, but there's a catch: she's engaged to be married. Joe struggles with his feelings and ultimately has to make a difficult decision about what he wants for his future.

Brian is also dealing with some difficult decisions in this episode. He's trying to impress a girl named Donna and decides to get a tattoo of a dolphin to show off his wild side. However, the rest of the gang doesn't approve of his decision and he's forced to hide it from them. As the episode progresses, Brian realizes that he doesn't need to impress anyone but himself and ultimately decides to embrace his new tattoo.

Meanwhile, Faye accidentally locks herself in a storage closet with Lowell's pet tarantula, Lucy. Lowell is understandably upset, but Faye manages to keep her cool and figure out a way to escape. This subplot adds a bit of comic relief to the episode and showcases Faye's resourcefulness in a difficult situation.

Overall, "There Once Was a Girl from Nantucket" is a strong episode of Wings that showcases the depth and complexity of the characters. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, all while providing plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, this episode is definitely worth checking out.

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  • First Aired
    May 17, 1990
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (166)