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Cheers

Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: September 30, 1982

Starring: Rhea Perlman, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, Ted Danson, Ted Danson, Bebe Neuwirth, Bebe Neuwirth, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, Kirstie Alley, Nicholas Colasanto, Nicholas Colasanto, John Ratzenberger, Woody Harrelson, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer, Kelsey Grammer

Summary: Sam (Ted Danson), a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane (Shelley Long) -- forced to become a waitress when her fiance jilts her -- constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar theirSam (Ted Danson), a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane (Shelley Long) -- forced to become a waitress when her fiance jilts her -- constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar their home-away-from-home, including sarcastic waitress Carla (Rhea Perlman), beer-loving Norm (George Wendt) and Boston letter carrier Cliff (John Ratzenberger) A few seasons later, Sam sells the bar to buy a boat and sail around the world. But his boat sinks and he returns to bartending. Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), the new (more ambitious) manager, hires him back. They love to hate each other and eventually get together as well.

Intro Theme:
Making your way in the world today takes everything you got.
Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot.
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name,
And they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see our troubles are all the same.
You wanna be where everybody knows your name.
You wanna go where people know people are all the same.
You wanna go where everybody knows your name.

Nielsen Ratings:

#75 in the 1982-1983 season #13 in the 1984-1985 season #5 in the 1985-1986 season #3 in the 1986-1987 season #3 in the 1987-1988 season #4 in the 1988-1989 season #3 in the 1989-1990 season #1 in the 1990-1991 season #4 in the 1991-1992 season #9 in the 1992-1993 season … Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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S11:E28. One for the Road, Part 3
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S11:E27. One for the Road
Air Date: May 20, 1993
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Metascore

81

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16

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Critic Reviews

100

Detroit Free Press

Mike Duffy

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: The real charm of the series is in its exceptional writing and fine ensemble acting. If you like "Taxi," you should certainly enjoy Cheers. [30 Sep 1982, p.65]

91

Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Jun 7, 2013

Season 8 Review: Here is a show in which the supporting cast has taken over. ... [But] for a show without a center, Cheers is still awfully funny. Read full review

90

Orlando Sentinel

Noel Holston

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: The brightest new comedy of the season, maybe the brightest new series, period. [30 Sep 1982, p.47]

80

Arizona Republic

Bud Wilkinson

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: So delightful is this woody neighborhood hangout, where "everyone knows your name...where troubles are all the same," that it may just be a reason for elbow-benders to desert their normal haunts. [30 Sep 1982, p.16]

75

Baltimore Sun

Bill Carter

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: The writing is crisp, honed and, best of all, funny. You actually laugh at this comedy. Right there, that's an upset for TV. [30 Sep 1982, p.28]

70

The New York Times

John J. O'Connor

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: The basic concept is workable. The script, by the Charles brothers, is sharp and lively. And the direction by Mr. Burrows never misses a comic beat. Read full review

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Philadelphia Daily News

Stuart Bykofsky

Oct 20, 2022

Season 1 Review: This is not the strongest comedy you could hope for, but it does have a number of positive values. [30 Sep 1982, p.48]

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Mmaran

Jan 11, 2021

For me, the best sitcom ever. Shelley Long was one of the best actress ever.

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Eaj6

Oct 8, 2019

This is another addictive sitcom! I has that nice heart-warming charm and that welcoming feel. The cast does an excellent job executing their roles and there are so many funny moments that all contribue to the shows uniquness.

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Jenni1930

Nov 24, 2022

Could not do it because of the main female characters! And yes both of them.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 11

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- Season 11 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1992
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  S11:E28. One for the Road, Part 3
  Air Date: unknown
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  S11:E27. One for the Road
  Air Date: May 20, 1993
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  S11:E27. One for the Road, Part 2
  Air Date: unknown
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  S11:E26. Last Call! A Cheers Celebration
  Air Date: May 20, 1993
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  S11:E25. The Guy Can't Help It
  Air Date: May 13, 1993
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  S11:E24. Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (2)
  Air Date: May 6, 1993
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  S11:E23. Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1)
  Air Date: May 6, 1993
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  S11:E22. It's Lonely on the Top
  Air Date: April 29, 1993
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  S11:E21. Woody Gets an Election
  Air Date: April 22, 1993
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  S11:E20. Look Before You Sleep
  Air Date: April 1, 1993
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  S11:E19. Bar Wars VII: The Naked Prey
  Air Date: March 18, 1993
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  S11:E18. The Last Picture Show
  Air Date: February 25, 1993
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  S11:E17. The Bar Manager, The Shrink, His Wife and Her Lover (2)
  Air Date: February 18, 1993
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  S11:E16. Is There a Doctor in the Howe? (1)
  Air Date: February 11, 1993
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  S11:E16. Loathe And Marriage
  Air Date: February 14, 1993
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  S11:E15. Loathe and Marriage
  Air Date: February 4, 1993
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  S11:E14. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Bar
  Air Date: January 21, 1993
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  S11:E13. Norm's Big Audit
  Air Date: January 14, 1993
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  S11:E13. Sunday Dinner
  Air Date: January 17, 1993
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  S11:E12. Sunday Dinner
  Air Date: January 7, 1993
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  S11:E11. Love Me, Love My Car
  Air Date: December 17, 1992
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  S11:E10. Daddy's Little Middle-Aged Girl
  Air Date: December 10, 1992
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  S11:E10. Love Me. Love My Car
  Air Date: December 7, 1992
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  S11:E9. Feelings... Whoa, Whoa, Whoa
  Air Date: December 3, 1992
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  S11:E8. Ill-Gotten Gaines
  Air Date: November 19, 1992
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  S11:E7. The Girl in the Plastic Bubble (2)
  Air Date: November 12, 1992
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  S11:E6. Teaching with the Enemy (1)
  Air Date: November 5, 1992
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  S11:E5. Do Not Forsake Me O' My Postman
  Air Date: October 29, 1992
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  S11:E4. The Magnificent Six
  Air Date: October 22, 1992
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  S11:E3. The King of Beers
  Air Date: October 8, 1992
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  S11:E2. The Beer is Always Greener
  Air Date: October 1, 1992
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  S11:E1. The Little Match Girl
  Air Date: September 24, 1992
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 1991
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 1990
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 1989
Season 7

tbd
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 27, 1988
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1987
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 1986
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 1985
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 1984
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1983
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1982