Cheers 1982
“Where everybody knows your name.”
What is Cheers?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 269
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1982
- Last aired
- May 20, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A former sports star manages a lively Boston bar frequented by a colorful cast of regular patrons.”
- engaging character dynamics
- classic ensemble comedy
- features dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven workplace comedies set in a familiar, recurring location.
The series is rated TV-PG and features a mix of comedy and romantic storylines.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Give Me a Ring Sometime Sep 30, 1982
- E2 Sam's Women Oct 7, 1982
- E3 The Tortelli Tort Oct 14, 1982
- E4 Sam at Eleven Oct 21, 1982
- E5 Coach's Daughter Oct 28, 1982
- E6 Any Friend of Diane's Nov 4, 1982
- E7 Friends, Romans, Accountants Nov 11, 1982
- E8 Truce or Consequences Nov 18, 1982
- E9 Coach Returns to Action Nov 25, 1982
- E10 Endless Slumper Dec 2, 1982
- E11 One for the Book Dec 9, 1982
- E12 The Spy Who Came in for a Cold One Dec 16, 1982
- E13 Now Pitching, Sam Malone Jan 6, 1983
- E14 Let Me Count the Ways Jan 13, 1983
- E15 Father Knows Last Jan 20, 1983
- E16 The Boys in the Bar Jan 27, 1983
- E17 Diane's Perfect Date Feb 10, 1983
- E18 No Contest Feb 17, 1983
- E19 Pick a Con... Any Con Feb 24, 1983
- E20 Someone Single, Someone Blue Mar 3, 1983
- E21 Showdown (1) Mar 24, 1983
- E22 Showdown (2) Mar 31, 1983
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Power Play Sep 29, 1983
- E2 Little Sister Don't Cha Oct 13, 1983
- E3 Personal Business Oct 20, 1983
- E4 Homicidal Ham Oct 27, 1983
- E5 Sumner's Return Nov 3, 1983
- E6 Affairs of the Heart Nov 10, 1983
- E7 Old Flames Nov 17, 1983
- E8 Manager Coach Nov 24, 1983
- E9 They Called Me Mayday Dec 1, 1983
- E10 How Do I Love Thee, Let Me Call You Back Dec 8, 1983
- E11 Just Three Friends Dec 15, 1983
- E12 Where There's a Will... Dec 22, 1983
- E13 Battle of the Exes Jan 5, 1984
- E14 No Help Wanted Jan 12, 1984
- E15 And Coachie Makes Three Jan 19, 1984
- E16 Cliff's Rocky Moment Jan 26, 1984
- E17 Fortune and Men's Weight Feb 2, 1984
- E18 Snow Job Feb 9, 1984
- E19 Coach Buries a Grudge Feb 16, 1984
- E20 Norman's Conquest Feb 23, 1984
- E21 I'll Be Seeing You (1) May 3, 1984
- E22 I'll Be Seeing You (2) May 10, 1984
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Rebound (1) Sep 27, 1984
- E2 Rebound (2) Oct 4, 1984
- E3 I Call Your Name Oct 18, 1984
- E4 Fairy Tales Can Come True Oct 25, 1984
- E5 Sam Turns the Other Cheek Nov 1, 1984
- E6 Coach in Love (1) Nov 8, 1984
- E7 Coach in Love (2) Nov 15, 1984
- E8 Diane Meets Mom Nov 22, 1984
- E9 An American Family Nov 29, 1984
- E10 Diane's Allergy Dec 6, 1984
- E11 Peterson Crusoe Dec 13, 1984
- E12 A Ditch in Time Dec 20, 1984
- E13 Whodunit? Jan 3, 1985
- E14 The Heart is a Lonely Snipe Hunter Jan 10, 1985
- E15 King of the Hill Jan 24, 1985
- E16 Teacher's Pet Jan 31, 1985
- E17 The Mail Goes to Jail Feb 7, 1985
- E18 Bar Bet Feb 14, 1985
- E19 Behind Every Great Man Feb 21, 1985
- E20 If Ever I Would Leave You Feb 28, 1985
- E21 The Executive's Executioner Mar 7, 1985
- E22 Cheerio, Cheers Apr 11, 1985
- E23 The Bartender's Tale Apr 18, 1985
- E24 The Belles of St. Clete's May 2, 1985
- E25 Rescue Me May 9, 1985
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Birth, Death, Love and Rice Sep 26, 1985
- E2 Woody Goes Belly Up Oct 3, 1985
- E3 Someday My Prince Will Come Oct 17, 1985
- E4 The Groom Wore Clearasil Oct 24, 1985
- E5 Diane's Nightmare Oct 31, 1985
- E6 I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday Nov 7, 1985
- E7 2 Good 2 Be 4 Real Nov 14, 1985
- E8 Love Thy Neighbor Nov 21, 1985
- E9 From Beer to Eternity Nov 28, 1985
- E10 The Bar Stoolie Dec 5, 1985
- E11 Don Juan Is Hell Dec 12, 1985
- E12 Fools and Their Money Dec 19, 1985
- E13 Take My Shirt...Please? Jan 9, 1986
- E14 Suspicion Jan 16, 1986
- E15 The Triangle Jan 23, 1986
- E16 Cliffie's Big Score Jan 30, 1986
- E17 Second Time Around Feb 6, 1986
- E18 The Peterson Principle Feb 13, 1986
- E19 Dark Imaginings Feb 20, 1986
- E20 Save the Last Dance for Me Feb 27, 1986
- E21 Fear is My Co-Pilot Mar 13, 1986
- E22 Diane Chambers Day Mar 20, 1986
- E23 Relief Bartender Mar 27, 1986
- E24 Strange Bedfellows (1) May 1, 1986
- E25 Strange Bedfellows (2) May 8, 1986
- E26 Strange Bedfellows (3) May 15, 1986
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Proposal Sep 25, 1986
- E2 The Cape Cad Oct 2, 1986
- E3 Money Dearest Oct 9, 1986
- E4 Abnormal Psychology Oct 16, 1986
- E5 House of Horrors with Formal Dining and Used Brick Oct 30, 1986
- E6 Tan 'n' Wash Nov 6, 1986
- E7 Young Dr. Weinstein Nov 13, 1986
- E8 Knights of the Scimitar Nov 20, 1986
- E9 Thanksgiving Orphans Nov 27, 1986
- E10 Everyone Imitates Art Dec 4, 1986
- E11 The Book of Samuel Dec 11, 1986
- E12 Dance, Diane, Dance Dec 18, 1986
- E13 Chambers vs. Malone Jan 8, 1987
- E14 Diamond Sam Jan 15, 1987
- E15 Spellbound Jan 22, 1987
- E16 Never Love a Goalie (1) Jan 29, 1987
- E17 Never Love a Goalie (2) Feb 5, 1987
- E18 One Last Fling Feb 12, 1987
- E19 Dog Bites Cliff Feb 19, 1987
- E20 Dinner at Eight-ish Feb 26, 1987
- E21 Simon Says Mar 5, 1987
- E22 The Godfather, Part III Mar 19, 1987
- E23 Norm's First Hurrah Mar 26, 1987
- E24 Cheers: The Motion Picture Apr 2, 1987
- E25 A House Is Not a Home Apr 30, 1987
- E26 I Do, Adieu May 7, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Cheers?
The show follows the lives of the staff and patrons of a fictional bar in Boston.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Glen Charles, Les Charles, and James Burrows.
How many seasons did the show run?
Cheers aired for eleven seasons between 1982 and 1993.
Who are some of the main cast members?
The cast includes Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in a bar located in Boston.