Wings has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on Paramount Plus Premium. Every one of its 8 seasons holds up. With 143 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Tim Daly leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Paramount Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Wings is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Wings from the crowd. Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees. Tim Daly and Steven Weber lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The series ran for 8 seasons (1990–1997), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Wings holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Wings is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Newhart will find a lot to like here too. The 8-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Tim Daly is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Wings wrapped up in 1997, created by David Angell, Peter Casey and David Clark Lee — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.