The bar is back open and Cheers Weekly is back for the season 7 premiere! And what a premiere we have as roles have been reversed. Mr. Drake is out at corporate and Mr. Stone is in. This leads to a manager change at our beloved pub that is not received well. Then in our second episode, we go deep into theology as Sam struggles regarding an oath made to God. Will Sam get to live out Rebeccas's fantasy? Will Sam keep his oath to God? And does Cliff Clavin has a big mouth figuratively and literally? Find all those answers and more with "How to Recede in Business" and "Swear to God". (S7E1 starts - 7:50 / S7E2 starts - 29:08)
It's the Season 6 finale! It's the Season 6 edition of Cheers Weekly bottle service designation for best episode of the year! And for a bonus, we get to learn the context for "hot fire below". Nothing else really needs to be said. Enjoy "Backseat Becky, Up Front"! (S6E25 starts - 13:35)
It is time for the battle of the titans and we have a dual main event!! In our first bout, we have Gary's Olde Towne Tavern versus our gang at Cheers! In our second bout, we have Boyd versus Malone for king of the pack! Who comes our victorious? Who retains their pride? And who, in the immortal words of Al, ends up pretty weenie? Order up some Kahlua and enjoy "Bar Wars" and "The Big Kiss-Off"! (S6E23 starts - 5:48 / E6E24 starts - 33:50)
Let's play 'would you rather' on Cheers Weekly! Would you rather be a Senior Bartender or the Executive Supervising Bartender? Would you rather go on a Caribbean vacation or be given an original Tidwell? And most importantly, would you rather listen to a 2-hour lecture on the Revolt of the Comuneros or become a grandfather in your 40s? Be quick on the draw at family dinner and enjoy "Our Hourly Bread" and "Slumber Party Massacred"! (S6E21 starts - 8:45 / S6E22 starts - 30:35)
Eddie finds a new job but Carla has an overriding fear that is preventing her from embracing it. And we've seen Sleazy Sam quite a bit this season, but now we see Corporate Sam?!?! What's up with that? All that plus a bonus help...do you know where your happy place is? Order up something from the drink cart and enjoy "Airport V" and "The Sam in the Grey Flannel Suit"! (S6E19 starts - 6:05 / S6E20 starts - 30:45)
These are crazy times at our favorite neighborhood bar! We have bachelor parties and cold feet on marriage. We have Wang Chung lyrics and rich people's closets. And we even have a threat of killer bees!!! But most importantly, we have the LARGEST difference of opinion in the history of Cheers Weekly! Who is right? Who is wrong? Let your voice be heard and witness the chaos of "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" and "Let Sleeping Drakes Lie"! (S6E17 starts - 6:50 / S6E18 starts - 40:20)
Evan Drake looms large over Cheers Weekly as not only does he arrange for an employee to cover for Carla while on maternity leave (for reasons unknown) but he also hosts Sam and Rebecca on his yacht. Does Sleazy Sam show up? Does Jealous Rebecca ruin her chances with Evan? And in a historic moment we meet Sam's 'sister'. Plus as a bonus, take a guess on how much Evan's yacht costs. Order up some lobster and ham and enjoy "Tale of Two Cities" and "Yacht of Fools". (S6E15 starts - 11:30 / S6E16 starts - 36:58)
Frasier versus Ali. Magic versus Bird. Hamilton versus Burr. And to the classic pantheon of rivals we add: Clavin versus Peterson. Mailman versus Painter. Who will prevail between these titans of the bar? Plus, we get a cameo from a star from a rival network as well as the definition of true grit and courage. Order up some Manhattans and enjoy "Woody for Hire Meets Norman of the Apes" and "And God Created Woodman"! (S6E13 starts - 12:10 / S6E14 starts - 34:45)
This week's double feature is greatly influence by movies and musicals. My Fair Lady and It's A Wonderful Life are more than just alluded to, they are foundational to our dear gang in the bar. But which one uses the influence more effectively? Will it be Cliff's attempt to channel Henry Higgins or Sam's attempt to channel George Bailey? And how does a lingerie fashion show play into all that? Grab a chair by the piano, some Irish Coffee and enjoy "My Fair Clavin" and "Christmas Cheers"! (S6E11 starts - 8:22 / S6E12 starts - 35:14)
As the great Ernie Banks once said, let's play two! Not only do we get to witness the birth of Woody's love of acting (as Mark Twain), we also get to witness the first appearance of the all-powerful Evan Drake (in a great recurring guest role for Tom Skerritt). Plus as a bonus, George and Randy debate the future of movie theaters and you get to answer for yourself the life-altering question - would you rather see Woody Boyd in "Authors from Hell" or "Hello Donald!"? Grab yourself a mimosa and enjoy "Puddin' Head Boyd" and "A Kiss is Still a Kiss". (S6E9 starts - 8:05 / E6E10 starts - 27:08)
Cheers Weekly goes deep this week. An in-depth examination of the role gentrification plays in urban society and the generational reaction function. In other words...Cliff and Ma Clavin fight over selling the family home to developers. Plus, Woody and Sam are the capstones of bachelor auction for charity - but their respective winners could not be more different. Put on some nice music to dance to and enjoy "The Last Angry Mailman" and "Bidding on the Boys"! (S6E7 starts - 8:40 / S6E8 starts - 38:45)
The season is now in full swing and we are starting to see the ensemble shine! Frasier is feeling the pressure of Lilith's commitment demands and seeks hope in another. Norm's talents are broader then we realize and leads to us learning more about the new manager of Cheers. Then there is Sam. Sam....Sam..Sam. What path are you on my friend? So sit back and relax and enjoy "The Crane Mutiny" and "Paint Your Office"! (S6E5 starts - 8:33 / S6E6 starts - 32:15)
Love is in the air and wedding bells abound as the Cheers gang witness one of the more unique wedding engagements, toasts, ceremony and reception in all of history....in a span of about 48 hours. Plus Randy has a mea culpa from a previous episode and George debates singing a few bars of Whitesnake. So enjoy "Little Carla, Happy At Last Part 1 & Part 2". (S6E3 starts - 10:35 / S6E4 starts - 33:47)
Cheers Weekly is back open for Season 6! And things...oh they have changed. Kirstie Alley enters stage right as the new female lead. Our beloved bar is under new management by a large corporation. And Sam is sailing around the world...sort of. Closer to home, Cheers Weekly will now be dropping double episodes each week and, in the biggest news yet, a new Cheers Weekly Rating Challenge scale is being introduced for the Rebecca Howe years! So sit back, order up a Kon Tiki Tiki and enjoy "Home is the Sailor" and "I on Sports". (S6E1 starts - 10:05 / S6E2 starts - 38:30)
There are few words to describe how historic this episode is. The Season 5 finale. The final performance of Shelley Long as Diane Chambers. The possible wedding of Sam and Diane. And to top it all off, George and Randy revealing their best episode of the season and bestowing the revered "Cristal with Bottle Service" designation. Maybe for the last time... so sit back, relax and enjoy "I Do Adieu"! (Review starts - 13:40)
We arrive at the penultimate episode of Season 5 and emotions are mixed. We are in the last episodes of Shelly Long's portrayal of Diane Chambers. We are nearing the half-way point of the entire series. And then there is Sam and Diane…conflicted about their future living arrangements. Is this a foreshadow of things to come? Grab some eggnog, some roasted chestnuts (you’ll understand if you watch the episode) and enjoy “A House is Not a Home”! (Review starts - 14:30)
In the history of cinema, there have been the great director debates. Scorsese versus Spielberg. Hitchcock versus Kubrick. And now a new entry...Malone versus Chambers versus Godard! Will any of these cinematic titans prevent Woody from being sent back home to Indiana? Sit back, order in from the Hungry Heifer and enjoy "Cheers - The Motion Picture"! (Review starts - 16:50)
Have you ever wondered how Corporate Norm would attack the office politics of a top Boston CPA firm? Have you every memorized the serial numbers on your cash like Woody? Have you ever longed to travel again at a moment's notice like George? Or have you ever marveled at the directing and acting talent of 80s wunderkind Jason Bateman? Discover all these answers and much more from this week's smashing episode, "Norm's First Hurrah"! (Review starts - 16:00)
Don't let the title fool you. The cast from the closing chapter of the Coppola trilogy doesn't stop by the bar this week - although Sam might have found that most pleasant than attempting to be the godfather to Coach's niece. And that's before Diane gets involved. And all that pales in comparison to the violence Dr. Frasier Crane inflicts on an innocent 'victim' this week. George and Randy don't know what to do with this episode, so grab your favorite hard seltzer and help them decipher "The Godfather, Part III"! (Review starts - 12:15)
Although the bar has been closed for a time for some health inspection checks regarding the saltine and American cheese menu item, it is now BACK OPEN!! George and Randy have a plethora of entertainment recommendations during these difficult times but are most excited to review one of the best guest-star episodes of the series! So grab your favorite table at the bar, be impressed by the performance of Mr. John Cleese and enjoy "Simon Says"! (Review starts - 17:42)
It is a day for new beginnings for both our favorite characters and Cheers Weekly! For our beloved Frasier, it is a new beginning with Lilith as they pursue moving in together but the ideal of complete honesty is put to the test by Sam and Diane. For Cheers Weekly, some new friendships have been forged as James and John, the hosts of Where Nobody Knows Your Name - A Cheers Podcast, stop by for a chat about our respective love for all things Cheers. So grab four rum and Cokes, sit back and enjoy "Dinner at Eight-ish" (Interview - 7:15, Review - 42:20)
What started off as a friendly review of a Cheers episode turns into one of the biggest differences of opinion in Cheers Rating history. Are you Team George? Or are you Team Randy? And more importantly, are you just as scared for Cliff as Sammy is? Call your favorite lawyer, order up a sidecar and enjoy "Dog Bites Cliff"! (Review starts - 8:10)
What would drive Sam to wait outside Diane's apartment all night? What would convince Diane to jump out of a cake at a stag party? And most importantly, what would persuade Randy not to be grumpy? All questions will be answered, including how Woody hurt his thumb as well as the proper usage of the word 'tart', in this stellar episode "One Last Fling"! (Review starts - 7:10)
Our cliffhanger from last week is all about the jinx. Can Eddie play just as poorly without Carla as with? Can Diane get over her attempted murder suspect from the trial visiting the bar with his accuser? Does Woody love Sam? So fire up your favorite rendition of Oh Canada, pour a Yukon Jack and enjoy "Never Love a Goalie Part 2"! (Review starts - 7:42)
A goalie walks into a bar...the beginning of a bad joke or the plot setup to examine Carla's love life in more detail? And who would have thought that the words "Frasier Crane is out on bail" would be connected to a hockey fight? Well grab a Sam Adams and enjoy part 1 of "Never Love a Goalie"! (Review starts - 5:07)