---
title: "Cheers"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cheers-1982"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 141
imdb_id: "tt0083399"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 11
episodes_count: 269
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 685
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Cheers (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cheers-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cheers is an American television sitcom centered on a blue-collar bar located in Boston. The series was created by Glen Charles, Les Charles, and James Burrows. It aired on NBC for eleven seasons, beginning in September 1982 and concluding in May 1993. The narrative focuses on the establishment run by former sports star Sam Malone, alongside the quirky staff and regulars who share their experiences at the bar. The cast includes actors such as Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt. Throughout its run, the program was recognized for its comedy and the romantic tension between characters like Sam and Diane. The show maintained a strong presence in popular culture, ranking in the top ten of the year-end Nielsen ratings seven times during its tenure. Audiences were drawn to the bar as a primetime destination where everyone knew the patrons' names. The series remains a notable example of the sitcom format, blending character-driven storytelling with the daily interactions of the bar's diverse clientele.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former sports star manages a lively Boston bar frequented by a colorful cast of regular patrons."

### Why Watch
- engaging character dynamics
- classic ensemble comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- features dated production values
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-PG and features a mix of comedy and romantic storylines.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sitcom, ensemble, heartwarming, humorous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 121
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 110 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Les Charles, James Burrows, Glen Charles
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ted Danson** as *Sam Malone*
- **Rhea Perlman** as *Carla Tortelli*
- **George Wendt** as *Norm Peterson*
- **John Ratzenberger** as *Cliff Clavin*
- **Kelsey Grammer** as *Frasier Crane*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *Woody Boyd*
- **Kirstie Alley** as *Rebecca Howe*
- **Shelley Long** as *Diane Chambers*
- **Bebe Neuwirth** as *Lilith Sternin*
- **Nicholas Colasanto** as *Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Cheers?
The show follows the lives of the staff and patrons of a fictional bar in Boston.

### Q: Who created the series?
The show was created by Glen Charles, Les Charles, and James Burrows.

### Q: How many seasons did the show run?
Cheers aired for eleven seasons between 1982 and 1993.

### Q: Who are some of the main cast members?
The cast includes Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in a bar located in Boston.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cheers - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheers)
- [Cheers (TV Series 1982–1993) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083399/)
- [CHEERS - California's Building Energy Code Registry](https://www.cheers.org/)
- [Cheers | Cast, Characters, & Facts | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cheers)
- [Cheers Full Episodes - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RaM8eddoiqBuDFeeLOcK4ejlm7rGM-b)
- [Inside the Cheers Cast's Lives Over 30 Years After the Show Ended](https://people.com/what-happened-to-the-cheers-cast-11960618)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*