Hooker, Line, and Sinker is the fifth episode of the seventh season on Wings, and the 127th episode overall in the series.
Synopsis[]
After Edna (The Big Faced Girl) breaks up with Antonio, Joe and Brian go out with him to The Club Car to help him meet someone and accidentally set him up with a sex worker. Meanwhile, Roy tries to recruit Casey to illustrate his children's book My Big Buddy.
Credits[]
Main Cast[]
- Tim Daly as Joe Hackett
- Steven Weber as Brian Hackett
- Crystal Bernard as Helen Hackett
- David Schramm as Roy Biggins
- Rebecca Schull as Fay Cochran
- Tony Shalhoub as Antonio Scarpacci
- Amy Yasbeck as Casey Davenport
Guest Cast[]
- Susan Diol as Heather James
- Kristy Gottlob as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Quotes[]
- Brian Hackett - "Listen, I was thinking of renting a movie tonight. You interested?"
Casey Chapel - "No, I can't I'm busy. I'm reading a children's book that Roy wrote."
Brian Hackett - "Children's book...Roy wrote...Okay. That's great. That's fine. Oh, I-I forgot, I'm busy too. Fay's opening on Broadway tonight in Evita!
- Antonio Scarpacci - "Don't you think I know what you're doing? You don't really want to go out with me. You're only offering because you think I'm pathetic and you feel sorry for me. 8 o'clock okay?"
- Joe Hackett - "Oh man. What a meat market. I do not miss this scene at all."
Brian Hackett - "Yeah. Me either. I was here for happy hour."
- Heather James - "Excuse me, I was looking for a man named Dave. Have you seen him?"
Joe Hackett - "No, we have not. However, I am Joe and this is Brian."
Heather James - "Nice to meet you gentleman. My name is Heather James. I was supposed to be set up with a guy named Dave and he turns out to be a no-show!"
Brian Hackett - "That is too bad! But listen, Heather, if you could do us a favor. Our friend over there, his name is Antonio. He just had a bad breakup and could use a woman's attention. Would you have a drink with him."
Heather James - "Sure, why not." Heather approaches bar. "Hello, my name is Heather, what is yours?"
Antonio Scarpacci - "Antonio Scarpacci."
Heather James - "You have a great accent. Where were you born?"
Antonio Scarpacci - "Italy."
Heather James - "Would you say something in Italian for me?"
Antonio Scarpacci - "Ho parcheggiato la mia auto in una zona rossa. Spero di non ottenere un biglietto."
Heather James - "So romantic! But would you please translate for me?"
Antonio Scarpacci - "I parked my car in a red zone. I hope I do not get a ticket."
Heather James - "I sure hope so as well."
Antonio Scarpacci - "Which reminds me; I better move my car. Would you please excuse me."
Heather James - "Sure."
Heather returns to Brian and Joe.
Brian Hackett -Heather, we cannot thank you enough. Is there anything we can do for you."
Heather James - "That is exactly why I wanted to talk to you. My rate is $300 per night."
- Joe Hackett - "I haven't seen Antonio this happy since he found out that he didn't make enough money to pay income taxes."
- Joe Hackett - "Brian, I can not believe what we did last night. We...We-we bought a woman."
Brian Hackett - "Don't-don't...Don't say it like that. We did not buy a woman. We rented one."
- Joe Hackett - "Antonio wants to see you again tonight. As a matter of fact, he's in there right now trying to call you."
Heather James - "Sure, why not? He's a nice guy, and I'm free tonight."
Brian Hackett - "Now, when you say "free"...You don't by any chance mean no charge?"
Heather James - "You're businessmen, you own an airline; Do you fly people for free?"
Brian Hackett - "Well, we do have a frequent flyer program."
Trivia[]
- The protagonist of Roy's book is named "Ray Wiggins".
- At the beginning of this episode, Antonio shares that Edna (The Big Faced Girl) dumped him because he doesn't satisfy her sexually.
