The Key to Alex

The Key to Alex is the eighteenth episode of the fourth season on Wings, and the 68th episode overall in the series.

Synopsis[]

In their pursuit of Alex, Joe and Brian try out various ways of wooing her in including garnering sympathy, showing sensitivity, and jealousy. However, Alex sees through all their ploys, until Joe and Brian finally resort to honest conversation over dinner to settle their relationship with Alex. Meanwhile, Lowell tries to find a nickname for himself.

Credits[]

Main Cast[]

Guest Cast[]

Trish Monaco as Aeromass Gal (uncredited)
Farrah Forke as Alex Lambert
Gregory Balaban as Stan Barlow
Robert Shafer as Otto
Cherie Lyn Michan as Waitress
Steve Eastin as Murray

Quotes[]

Joe Hackett - "Wait, wait. You just met him and you're going out with him?"
Helen Chapel - "Yeah, I decided to waive the customary 90-day waiting period."

Lowell Mather - "Well, I still haven't chosen a nickname, Roy, but I've narrowed it down to the final three. Tell me what you think: "Turbo", "El Conquistador de Amore", and "Jerry"."
Roy Biggins - "How about just plain "Idiot"?"
Lowell Mather - "Oh, that's a big help. Half the guys I know are idiots."

Fay Cochran - Well, I've never like the sensitive type. I've always liked my men to be men, rugged, and with the spirit of the old west. I like big barrel-chest men who laugh in the face of danger."
Brian Hackett - "Fay, you just described a rodeo clown."
Fay Cochran - "Yes, I know."

Joe Hackett - "If you want to come with me, you have to understand this is just talking; no plans, no lies, just honest, adult conversation."
Brian Hackett - "All right. Honesty? To think it's come to this."

Trivia[]

The plane Joe is working on is actually the Cessna N121PB not the Cessna N121PP.
Alex reveals that she has a large dog name Chopper.
During his quest to get a nickname, Lowell narrows down his options to "Turbo", "El Conquistador de Amore", and "Jerry".
Roy claims to be the sole provider for 26 children on his taxes.