Cheers
TVPG
Sitcom
Comedy drama
Sam Malone, former reliever for the Red Sox, runs a Boston bar where “everybody knows your name.”
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Cast & Crew
Ted Danson Sam Malone
Rhea Perlman Carla Tortelli LeBec
George Wendt Norm Peterson
Shelley Long Diane Chambers
Kirstie Alley Rebecca Howe
Kelsey Grammer Dr. Frasier Crane
Woody Harrelson Woody Boyd
John Ratzenberger Cliff Clavin
Nicholas Colasanto Ernie "Coach" Pantusso
Bebe Neuwirth Dr. Lilith Sternin
Al Rosen Al
James Burrows Creator
Glen Charles Creator
Les Charles Creator
James Burrows Executive Producer
Glen Charles Executive Producer
Les Charles Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, November 22
I'm Getting My Act Together and Sticking It in Your Face
Season 9 • Episode 17
Rebecca flees to San Diego; Frasier reads his updated classics to the bar bunch.
Friday, November 22
Sam Time Next Year
Season 9 • Episode 18
Sam is injured on Valentine's Day; the Doctors Crane get their singles groups together.
Monday, November 25
Crash of the Titans
Season 9 • Episode 19
To keep control of the bar from Rebecca, Sam buys the poolroom and bathrooms.
Monday, November 25
It's a Wonderful Wife
Season 9 • Episode 20
Vera gets a job at Melville's; Lilith plans to give Frasier sensual pictures for his birthday.
Tuesday, November 26
Cheers Has Chili
Season 9 • Episode 21
Rebecca sets up a tearoom in the poolroom and wins customers with a special: Woody's chili.
Tuesday, November 26
Carla Loves Clavin
Season 9 • Episode 22
Carla plots to win the "Miss Boston Barmaid" contest; Rebecca gets Norm off his stool.
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Orphans
Season 5 • Episode 9
Norm and the gang gather at Carla's house for a Thanksgiving feast that evolves into a food fight.
Wednesday, November 27
Ill-Gotten Gaines
Season 11 • Episode 8
Rebecca makes Thanksgiving dinner; Woody catches Kelly's dad in a compromising position.
Friday, November 29
Pitch It Again, Sam
Season 9 • Episode 23
Sam pitches in an exhibition match but is strong-armed by the promoter; the bar gets a mascot.
Friday, November 29
Rat Girl
Season 9 • Episode 24
Frasier is concerned about the depth of Lilith's grief when one of her lab rats dies.
Monday, December 2
Home Malone
Season 9 • Episode 25
Sam locks himself out while baby-sitting; Kelly (Jackie Swanson) becomes Cheers' newest waitress.
Monday, December 2
Uncle Sam Wants You
Season 9 • Episode 26
Sam is bitten by the baby bug while spending time with Frasier and Lilith's son.
Tuesday, December 3
Baby Balk
Season 10 • Episode 1
Sam's passion for making a baby with Rebecca is dampened by thoughts of parental responsibility.
Tuesday, December 3
Get Your Kicks on Route 666
Season 10 • Episode 2
Frasier, Sam, Cliff and Norm seek to prove themselves on the open road.
Wednesday, December 4
Madame LaCarla
Season 10 • Episode 3
Carla takes over a psychic's business; Woody gets a bad review.
Wednesday, December 4
The Norm Who Came to Dinner
Season 10 • Episode 4
Norm cannot be moved when he injures his back while painting Frasier and Lilith's apartment.
Thursday, December 5
Ma's Little Maggie
Season 10 • Episode 5
Cliff prepares for the worst when he introduces his mother to Margaret.
Thursday, December 5
Unplanned Parenthood
Season 10 • Episode 6
Carla's offspring are guinea pigs for Rebecca and Sam; Cliff attempts to videotape Woody and Kelly.
Friday, December 6
Bar Wars V: The Final Judgment
Season 10 • Episode 7
The gang thinks a Halloween prank may have scared a rival bar owner to death.
Friday, December 6
Where Have All the Floorboards Gone?
Season 10 • Episode 8
Carla fears Boston Celtic Kevin McHale is turning into a Cheers barfly.
Monday, December 9
Head Over Hill
Season 10 • Episode 9
Sam enlists Carla's help in getting even with Hill (Keene Curtis).
Monday, December 9
A Fine French Whine
Season 10 • Episode 10
Henri asks Kelly to marry him to keep him from being deported.
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