Oedipus Wrecks
ComedyDrama
Casey dates a younger man while Brian dates the younger man's mother. In the meantime, Joe and Roy face their fear of circuses.
Director
Darryl Bates
Writers
Ellen Byron, Lissa Kapstrom
Stars
Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard
Release Date
May 7, 1997
Language
English
🎭 Top Cast
Tim Daly
as Joe Montgomery Hackett
Steven Weber
as Brian Michael Hackett
Crystal Bernard
as Helen Chapel Hackett
David Schramm
as Roy Biggins
Rebecca Schull
as Fay Evelyn Schlob Dumbly DeVay Cochran
Tony Shalhoub
as Antonio Scarpacci
Amy Yasbeck
as Casey Chapel Davenport
Shannon Tweed
as Emily Palmer
Chip Zien
as Bippy the Clown
Christopher Wiehl
as Shawn Palmer
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Grub Street Productions, Paramount Network Television
🎯 Categories
ComedyDrama
💡 Did You Know?
The title refers to "Oedipus Rex," which, in English, is "Oedipus the King." This play from the Greek classical era is attributed to Sophocles. It focuses on Oedipus, who unknowingly fulfills the prophecy that said he would kill his father and marry his mother. When he discovers what has happened, his wife/mother hangs herself and Oedipus gouges out his own eyes.
📖 Synopsis
Casey dates a younger man while Brian dates the younger man's mother. In the meantime, Joe and Roy face their fear of circuses.