
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.