Plane Nine From Nantucket

S02E16·8.0·February 7, 1991·30m·NBC

Both Hacketts see a UFO, but only Brian talks, while Joe fears loose lips will sink his airship.

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#2In Season 2of 22 rated episodes

#4All-timeof 70 rated episodes

+0.8vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.2

1991First airedFebruary 7, 1991

Guest stars

Teddy Wilsonas John

John Vickeryas Al

Jonathan McMurtryas Inspector Hanson

Michael Fairmanas Reporter

James Whitsonas Tom

Roberta Farkasas Mary

Noam PitlikDirector

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