Cheers
(1993)
Run Time: 21 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Sound: Stereo
Genre
- Comedy
- Drama
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 274
Overview
Cheers is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 30, 1982, to May 20, 1993, for 11 seasons and 275 episodes. The show was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions in association with Paramount Network Television and was created by the team of James Burrows and Glen and Les Charles. The show is set in the titular bar in Boston, where a group of locals meet to drink, relax, socialize, and escape from their day to day issues. At the center of the show is the bar's owner and head bartender, Sam Malone, who is a womanizing former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
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Season 11
1.
Rebound, Part 1
After the breakup between Sam and Diane in the season-two finale, "I'll Be Seeing You", Sam has been drinking and womanizing for months. After Diane left, the bar went through eight other waitresses (with whom Sam slept, leaving Carla and Coach to run Cheers). When Diane returns home from a sanitarium (where she went to forget Sam), she learns about Sam's relapse from Coach and asks her psychiatrist friend Frasier Crane to help Sam recover. Sam thinks Diane still has feelings for him, not knowing that Diane and Frasier are romantically involved. Norm and Vera want to have a child. Cliff comes back from a two-week vacation in Florida, annoying everyone with his stories.
2.
Rebound, Part 2
After ten days of sobriety and counseling with Frasier, Sam regains his stability and learns from Diane that she and Frasier are dating (smashing his hopes of being reunited with her). At first Diane refuses to be a waitress again (much to Sam and Frasier's relief), even when the position is available. However, Coach tells Diane that her refusal would cause Sam to relapse, he tells Sam it would make Diane go crazy again, and tells Frasier that it would make Sam and Diane yearn for each other. Diane reluctantly accepts Sam's offer, and they promise to resist each other.
3.
I Call Your Name
After closing time, Frasier comes into the bar asks Sam's advice about a patient, whose girlfriend shouted out an old lover's name during sex. Sam correctly deduces Frasier is discussing himself and Diane. The next day, Sam broaches his theory to Diane in the office. Frasier walks in, and Diane angrily chides him for telling Sam the story. Frasier believes that Sam and Diane are still attracted to each other; they deny it, Diane insisting that Frasier is the man of her dreams. When Frasier leaves, Diane admits still having feelings for Sam, only to call out Frasier's name when they kiss, much to Sam's fury. Cliff secretly reports fellow mailman Lewis (Sam Scarber) on the theft of fragrance samples from magazines, which gets Lewis fired. Lewis deduces that Cliff was the snitch, but decides not to beat him up, as he's found another job.
4.
Fairy Tales Can Come True
During a costume party at Cheers, Cliff (dressed as Ponce de Le?n) meets his shy, female counterpart?Sharon O'Hare (Bernadette Birkett), dressed as Tinker Bell?and is attracted to her. The following day, at Norm's encouragement, Cliff reveals himself unmasked to the unmasked Sharon. Frasier departs to another city for a seminar, and cannot accompany Diane to the Boston Pops Orchestra concert of George Gershwin music. At Frasier's suggestion, Diane takes Sam to the concert for a "non-romantic[,] friendly" evening free of sexual tension.
5.
Sam Turns the Other Cheek
When Sam calms down Maxine's (Kim Lankford) jealous husband Marvin (Carmen Argenziano) and retrieves his gun, he accidentally shoots himself in the buttock while putting it into his back pocket. Rather than admit what really happened, Sam tells everyone an elaborate lie about his heroism in foiling a gang of robbers, although Diane does not believe him. At closing time, angry after seeing Sam's lies told on TV, Marvin returns with a gun and holds Sam and Diane hostage. Diane falsely claims herself and Sam as still a couple, so Marvin spares Sam's life for Diane's sake. Cliff gives a lowball offer for Norm's house and is shocked when Norm gladly accepts. Carla tells about her seduction of the dentist treating her toothache.
6.
Coach in Love, Part 1
Coach dates Irene Blanchard (Bette Ford). Days later, he proposes to her, and she accepts. When she hears of the $2-million lottery winnings from her daughter Sue (Ellen Regan), Irene immediately forgets the proposal. When Diane returns Sam's things to him that were left behind when they broke up, Diane discovers that her hand-puppet, Brian the Lion, was used as a bar rag and that her hand-spun lamb's-wool sweater was ruined when Sam put it in the washing machine.
7.
Coach in Love, Part 2
After Coach's girlfriend Irene wins the lottery, she becomes a socialite and breaks up with him. Coach learns from her daughter Sue that Irene is engaged to a foreign millionaire. Undaunted, Coach proceeds with the wedding plans, only to be stood up at the altar. When the phone rings, Coach picks it up and tells the caller (assuming to be Irene) that their relationship is over and she is better off with the rich man. When he leaves, the phone rings again and is left unanswered (again assuming that it is Irene).
8.
Diane Meets Mom
Frasier's mother, Hester (Nancy Marchand), threatens Diane with violence if she continues seeing him. Convinced that Hester may be joking, Diane makes some joking threats to Hester in return, which are met with horror. When Frasier drags both women into the office, Diane tells him about Hester's threats, and Hester explains that she made it in fear of losing Frasier. Although the dispute seems settled, unbeknownst to Diane and Frasier, Hester unsuccessfully tries bribing Sam into dating Diane again. On Norm's birthday, he is hit on the forehead by a wine cork when Coach opens the bottle. At the hospital, test results show the injury is not serious; however, Norm arranges a procedure to remove a mole (which increases the hospital charges to $683) and sticks Sam with the bill.
9.
An American Family
Nick's (Dan Hedaya) new wife Loretta (Jean Kasem) is unable to conceive, so Nick demands custody of Anthony (one of Carla's children). Carla refuses, but Nick seduces her into agreeing. When Carla is ready to sign the custody papers, the gang tells her to resist Nick's charm; she changes her mind and keeps Anthony. Cliff, Norm, and Coach attempt to one up each other on frivolous bets about Sam's batting average.
10.
Diane's Allergy
After moving in with Frasier, Diane develops an allergy and thinks his puppy Pavlov is the cause. Sam and Frasier think that moving into Frasier's place (not the puppy) caused the allergy, but Frasier gives the puppy to Sam (who renames it Diane). Although Frasier's place is sanitized and renovated, Diane is still allergic, and Frasier misses his puppy. Diane overhears her name, unaware that Frasier is referring to his dog, and concludes it as his love "confession". Carla is disappointed that all her birthday presents are gag gifts.
11.
Peterson Crusoe
Norm is worried about his mortality because an X-ray showed a spot on his chest, and is relieved to hear that the X-ray was flawed. Because of the near-death experience, however, he announces that he is going to Bora Bora. A week later (with his trip a failure), Norm is found to have been hiding in the office the entire time. The gang tells Norm about their own failures to achieve their dreams, including Cliff's dream of becoming a trapeze artist. Carla and Diane compete for the most tips.
12.
A Ditch in Time
After his first date with Diane's friend Amanda (Carol Kane), Sam learns that Diane and Amanda met at the mental hospital and Amanda is obsessive, manipulative and self-destructive about men. When Sam attempts to end things with her, she threatens suicide. To rescue Sam, Diane informs Amanda that Sam was the boyfriend she complained about during her hospital therapy. Amanda storms off in disgust, leaving Sam to reconsider how he had treated Diane during their relationship. Norm and the gang list names for Norm and Vera's future child (omitting Cliff and Clifford, to Cliff's disappointment).
13.
Whodunit?
Frasier's mentor Bennett Ludlow (James Karen) is infatuated with the tough-talking, brash Carla. They begin dating, and she becomes pregnant. She breaks up with Bennett, rejecting his proposal, but he promises to financially support her and their child.
14.
The Heart Is a Lonely Snipehunter
When Frasier is bored with his work, Diane encourages the guys (including Sam) to invite him to their "guys only" weekend. Because he is dull they abandon him, leaving him snipe hunting alone. He returns, apparently happy to be part of the gang (which worries Diane). However, he tells her he knew the game was fabricated and plans to retaliate.
15.
King of the Hill
Sam wins 7?0 against Playboy Playmates in a charity softball game to everyone's displeasure, especially the men who only wanted to see his opponents' bodies. Sensing the mood, Sam withdraws to the poolroom. Diane joins him, telling him he is overcompetitive in everything he does. Sam retaliates by accusing her of being as competitive as he is. They play ping pong until closing time, ending the game in a draw.
16.
Teacher's Pet
To earn his high-school diploma, Sam sleeps with his attractive instructor for higher grades in a geography class. Diane finds out when Coach (taking the same class and receiving honest grades) mentions that Sam is uncooperative and does not study. Confronted by Diane, Sam calls the teacher to end the affair and to grade his final exam honestly. Since he did not study, Coach tutors him, allowing Sam to earn his diploma with an honest "D" grade. Cliff wants his ears redone, but then decides to leave them as they are mostly because his insurance does not cover it.
17.
The Mail Goes to Jail
The day is cold and snowy; the bar's furnace is broken; the repairman is unable to come. Rather than stand around suffering from cold temperature, Diane goes inside the vent to troubleshoot and then gets stuck. Cliff has the flu, so Norm illegally substitutes for him and is arrested for tampering with the mail. To save his job, Cliff denies his connection to Norm to the police officer (Troy Evans). Pressured by the gang, Cliff eventually tells his superiors the truth. Due to his clean record he is only suspended for 30 days. Released from jail, infuriated Norm tries to attack him and is restrained by Sam. Cliff admits his mistake, prompting Norm to forgive him (after making Cliff imitate a seal, with his pants down).
18.
Bar Bet
Due to a drunken bar bet, Eddie Gordon (Michael Richards) will obtain the bar from his old drinking buddy Sam unless Sam can marry the actress Jacqueline Bisset by midnight the next day. Although the court would void the contract because he signed it while intoxicated, Sam wants to prevent public knowledge of his relapse. The gang discovers a West Virginia woman also named Jacqueline Bisset and asks her to be Sam's bride. When Jackie reluctantly accepts the offer, Eddie agrees to call off the bet.
19.
Behind Every Great Man
Sam aggressively flirts with Paula Nelson (Alison La Placa), a magazine reporter studying the Boston singles scene. Paula is not impressed, so he takes lessons in French impressionism from Diane to appear cultured. Diane assumes he is trying to win her back, and when she hears Sam making hotel reservations, she assumes he wants the two of them to go away together. Diane shows up for Cheers packed for the weekend, only to realize that Sam is taking Paula.
20.
If Ever I Would Leave You
When his wife Loretta throws him out for not supporting her singing, Carla's ex-husband Nick comes to Cheers and begs her to be part of his life again. She refuses, so Nick asks to work at the bar as a cleaner to prove he is a changed man. Three weeks later, Loretta begs Nick to return to her. At first he refuses, but he realizes his mistake and dumps Carla for Loretta.
21.
The Executive's Executioner
Norm is promoted to fire people due to his unique way of doing so. While firing several people, Norm is overcome with sorrow, prompting fired workers to cheer him up despite their own plight. Norm then becomes callous and hard, which hampers his attempt to fire an employee. Having had enough of terminating jobs, Norm tries to resign, but people are too afraid to talk to him, including his own boss. Cliff is tired of his noisy, partying neighbors and tries to send an insulting letter (written by Carla on his behalf). When his rival Walt Twitchell (Raye Birk) tries to mail the letter, Cliff changes his mind and wants it back. Walt refuses, so Cliff attacks him and rips the letter to shreds.
22.
Cheerio, Cheers
Frasier is hired by the University of Bologna in Italy, and offers Diane a six-month trip to Europe. She accepts, and Sam gives her a going-away party. After the party, Sam and Diane embrace and kiss passionately, but their embrace is brief because of their uncertainty about their future together and her refusal to cheat on Frasier. Sam tells Diane that a commitment to Frasier provides "security", while passion with Sam is "a day at a time". Before she leaves, Sam tells her to call him if she wants to try again. The following day, Diane calls Sam from London to thank him for the night and promises to send him postcards from Europe.
23.
The Bartender's Tale
After Carla refuses to hire attractive-but-inexperienced waitresses, Sam reluctantly hires well-liked, experienced and older Lillian Huxley (Lila Kaye). Sam is attracted to Lillian's daughter Carolyn (Camilla More). In order to prevent Carla from quitting, Sam tries to obtain Lillian's permission to date Carolyn. Lillian thinks Sam is coming on to her, but he convinces her not to go beyond their working relationship. Sam is intrigued when Lillian tells him of her prowess at lovemaking, and then discovers Carolyn detests sex as her father died of a coronary while in bed with her mother.
24.
The Belles of St. Clete's
Carla is reunited with her former, sadistic principal (Camila Ashland) from St. Clete's School for Wayward Girls. Carla is determined to exact revenge on her by shaving her head, but ends up getting drunk with her (after shaving half her head). Cliff tells his barmates that a letter from Florida is from his secret admirer. Norm finds the letter, and he and Sam learn it is an angry message from a motel manager, demanding that Cliff return stolen items from his room. To save Cliff from humiliation, Norm and Sam pretend it is a love letter. Frasier and Diane rent a hotel room in the Alps, where Frasier skis and Diane calls Sam several times.
25.
Rescue Me
Frasier proposes to Diane in Italy. She calls Sam in the hope that he will dissuade her from accepting, but he congratulates her. When he daydreams about stopping Diane and Frasier's wedding, Sam realizes how he really feels and Cliff helps him reserve a flight to Italy. When Frasier and Diane have car trouble in a small town, Diane secretly calls Sam, hoping he'll be on a plane to Italy. She hears Sam's voice, unaware that it is an answering machine, and Diane and Frasier decide to have a local wedding.