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OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 09:05 AM

Whenever I really become enamoured of a show, I always try to watch it from the beginning. And , with only a few exceptions, have been doing that with WINGS. Q: Would it be bad to skip from from S3 into S5? My library had S#s 1-2-3-5 so I immediately checked all out. They didn't have 4. If I do this, what important story lines/ plots would I miss from skipping S#4? And maybe I might get lucky and it might be back by the time I finish S#3-but just in case-fill me in!

(I may end up buying the series. Best Buy had it for $30 but it was only 16 DVDs- which makes me suspect there's recording on both sides-Which I hate. But I L-O-V-E this show so much I may end up buying it. And that's a HUGE compliment to the show- itwould be the 5th show where I have everything)

The only thing bad I have to say about the show is that there are only 172 eps. Every time I watch it I wish it were 11,172. It truly is a sweet, funny and endearing show.

Adamantium · 01-01-2016, 10:16 AM

Season four is a pretty big season, actually, story-wise. I think it's just best to watch 4 before 5. I mean, I guess you wouldn't be totally lost starting with season 5 but there are a couple of story archs that wouldn't be the same watching it in reverse. When you do see season 4, you're in for a treat. I think it's the best season.

BTW, I'm loving how much you love this show. "Wings" doesn't seem to get too much attention these days - even on these boards anymore - so it's nice to see someone genuinely enjoying the show for the first time. You're kind of getting me interested in the show again.

Crusinforabrusin · 01-01-2016, 11:04 AM

^^^^^^This. Season 4 has lots of great storylines and its better if just watch season 4 before 5

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 02:42 PM

My preference is to watch the Seasons in order. But I'd hate to not watch S5 because I don't have S4.

I just finished watching the S2 ep where Joe gives Helen his mother's cameo (the gift giving ep where that ratfink Brian once again upstages Joe(until the end anyways). I'm beginning to notice that the endings seem to end on a sweet tender note.

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Season four is a pretty big season, actually, story-wise. I think it's just best to watch 4 before 5. I mean, I guess you wouldn't be totally lost starting with season 5 but there are a couple of story archs that wouldn't be the same watching it in reverse. When you do see season 4, you're in for a treat. I think it's the best season.

BTW, I'm loving how much you love this show. "Wings" doesn't seem to get too much attention these days - even on these boards anymore - so it's nice to see someone genuinely enjoying the show for the first time. You're kind of getting me interested in the show again.

I'm totally addicted. I had to go out and do some food shopping, and while I was doing that I was thinking how much I can hardly wait to get back and watch more eps. I guess that makes me a hard core fan.

Skywalker · 01-01-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Whenever I really become enamoured of a show, I always try to watch it from the beginning. And , with only a few exceptions, have been doing that with WINGS. Q: Would it be bad to skip from from S3 into S5? My library had S#s 1-2-3-5 so I immediately checked all out. They didn't have 4. If I do this, what important story lines/ plots would I miss from skipping S#4? And maybe I might get lucky and it might be back by the time I finish S#3-but just in case-fill me in!

(I may end up buying the series. Best Buy had it for $30 but it was only 16 DVDs- which makes me suspect there's recording on both sides-Which I hate. But I L-O-V-E this show so much I may end up buying it. And that's a HUGE compliment to the show- itwould be the 5th show where I have everything)

The only thing bad I have to say about the show is that there are only 172 eps. Every time I watch it I wish it were 11,172. It truly is a sweet, funny and endearing show.

I don't have the complete series, I bought the season sets when they came out, but from what I read the complete series set uses single sided discs. I'd buy it. For $30 that's a great deal and about how much I paid for each season of Wings. Read reviews about the video quality first if that's a concern. Seasons 2-6 are essential, IMO. Lots of great episodes during season 4.

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I don't have the complete series, I bought the season sets when they came out, but from what I read the complete series set uses single sided discs. I'd buy it. For $30 that's a great deal and about how much I paid for each season of Wings. Read reviews about the video quality first if that's a concern. Seasons 2-6 are essential, IMO. Lots of great episodes during season 4.

Well, there are 172 eps so that'd mean 10-11 eps per disc. That sounds like they'd be double-sided, which I really dislike. But $30 is a fantastic price so I'm going to check this set out further.

gidgetgrape · 01-01-2016, 04:07 PM

This is sneaky, but if you've never subscribed to Hulu, you could sign up for the free trial, watch WINGS season 4 and then cancel. They don't have all the episodes though so you're probably better off just springing for the complete set.

Willbo · 01-01-2016, 04:08 PM

This was one of my favorite shows from the 90's. I agree watch season 4 before 5.

Adamantium · 01-01-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Well, there are 172 eps so that'd mean 10-11 eps per disc. That sounds like they'd be double-sided, which I really dislike. But $30 is a fantastic price so I'm going to check this set out further.

I don't have the Mill Creek box set for "Wings" but I do have the "Roseanne" one. It has more seasons (thus more episodes & discs) and it's all single sided discs. I would imagine "Wings" is too.

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

This is sneaky, but if you've never subscribed to Hulu, you could sign up for the free trial, watch WINGS season 4 and then cancel. They don't have all the episodes though so you're probably better off just springing for the complete set.

I only have an iPad and analog TV with a converter box, otherwise I'd consider Hulu. But it will take me a while to get to the end of S3, so maybe S4 will show up in the library before I finish S3. I'm praying nobody puts a hold on this, since I only have these until Monday.

Skywalker · 01-01-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Well, there are 172 eps so that'd mean 10-11 eps per disc. That sounds like they'd be double-sided, which I really dislike. But $30 is a fantastic price so I'm going to check this set out further.

I have a few complete series sets from Mill Creek and they were all single sided discs. They like to cram a lot of episodes on a disc sometimes though. I know they put 13 episodes on each single sided disc on a few of the Married With Children season sets.

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I have a few complete series sets from Mill Creek and they were all single sided discs. They like to cram a lot of episodes on a disc sometimes though. I know they put 13 episodes on each single sided disc on a few of the Married With Children season sets.

That's good to know that you can get many eps on a side. Because I really LOVE this show and would hate to have them on double-side recorded discs; my Reba eps came that way and it just feels so cheesy- and I absolutely DO NOT want cheesy DVDs of a show I adore.

Skywalker · 01-01-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

That's good to know that you can get many reps on a side. Because I really LOVE this show and would hate to have them on double-side recorded discs; my Reba eps came that way and it just feels so cheesy- and I absolutely DO NOT cheesy eps of a show I adore.

I understand. Some of my favorite shows that I have on DVD (Bob Newhart, Dallas, Dukes) have double sided discs and it gets to be a pain sometimes to have to flip them over and they are more prone to fingerprints and dust.

OH Nuts! · 01-01-2016, 05:38 PM

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I understand. Some of my favorite shows that I have on DVD (Bob Newhart, Dallas, Dukes) have double sided discs and it gets to be a pain sometimes to have to flip them over and they are more prone to fingerprints and dust.

Exactly-they damage more easily...ugh...I hate them.

01-01-2016, 09:05 AM	#1
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	To The Long Time WINGS fans Whenever I really become enamoured of a show, I always try to watch it from the beginning. And , with only a few exceptions, have been doing that with WINGS. Q: Would it be bad to skip from from S3 into S5? My library had S#s 1-2-3-5 so I immediately checked all out. They didn't have 4. If I do this, what important story lines/ plots would I miss from skipping S#4? And maybe I might get lucky and it might be back by the time I finish S#3-but just in case-fill me in! (I may end up buying the series. Best Buy had it for $30 but it was only 16 DVDs- which makes me suspect there's recording on both sides-Which I hate. But I L-O-V-E this show so much I may end up buying it. And that's a HUGE compliment to the show- itwould be the 5th show where I have everything) The only thing bad I have to say about the show is that there are only 172 eps. Every time I watch it I wish it were 11,172. It truly is a sweet, funny and endearing show.
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01-01-2016, 10:16 AM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Season four is a pretty big season, actually, story-wise. I think it's just best to watch 4 before 5. I mean, I guess you wouldn't be totally lost starting with season 5 but there are a couple of story archs that wouldn't be the same watching it in reverse. When you do see season 4, you're in for a treat. I think it's the best season. BTW, I'm loving how much you love this show. "Wings" doesn't seem to get too much attention these days - even on these boards anymore - so it's nice to see someone genuinely enjoying the show for the first time. You're kind of getting me interested in the show again.

01-01-2016, 11:04 AM	#3
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	^^^^^^This. Season 4 has lots of great storylines and its better if just watch season 4 before 5

01-01-2016, 02:42 PM	#4
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	My preference is to watch the Seasons in order. But I'd hate to not watch S5 because I don't have S4. I just finished watching the S2 ep where Joe gives Helen his mother's cameo (the gift giving ep where that ratfink Brian once again upstages Joe(until the end anyways). I'm beginning to notice that the endings seem to end on a sweet tender note.

01-01-2016, 04:07 PM	#8
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	This is sneaky, but if you've never subscribed to Hulu, you could sign up for the free trial, watch WINGS season 4 and then cancel. They don't have all the episodes though so you're probably better off just springing for the complete set.

01-01-2016, 04:08 PM	#9
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 863	This was one of my favorite shows from the 90's. I agree watch season 4 before 5.