Sam and Rebecca hit some snags with their baby-making plan, the Cranes provide assistance one cannot put a price on and the boys start a roadtrip out toward Disneyland. All that plus we finally discover where the smoking section is at Cheers! Order up some beers on the house because you bowled a 300-game and enjoy "Baby Balk" and "Get Your Kicks on Route 666"! (S10E1 starts 10:10/ S10E2 starts 28:45)
As we end Season 9 of our beloved show, things are changing. Kelly is an employee of Cheers, the Cranes are having severe labor shortage issues with babysitters and Sam decides he wants to have a child. That's right - our aging playboy is feeling the biological clock. Oh, and there is an appearance by Elvis. But on the positive side, George and Randy give out the bottle service award for this season! So put on your favorite song from the King, sit back and enjoy "Home Malone" and "Uncle Sam Wants You"! (S9E25 starts 9:55 / S9E26 starts 32:25)
Lilith loses a dear member of her 'family', Sam gets lit up by a former rival and shot down by a potential suitor and Paul shows he has game. All that plus we get to meet Spotty! Order up some clean eating (per Rebecca) and enjoy "Pitch It Again, Sam" and "Rat Girl"! (S9E23 starts 12:05 / S9E24 starts 29:50)
We have exploding chili, a tea room, the annual Miss Boston Barmaid contest and Carla giving Cliff massages. No, it's not a MadLib - just our regular Cheers gang and their hijinks. Come to learn about Woody's county fair hog, Marabell, but stay to see Sam's wizardy with charts. Order up a couple bowls of chili and enjoy "Cheers Has Chili" and "Carla Loves Clavin"! (S9E21 starts 7:35 / S9E22 starts 26:45)
The corporate takeover team of Hill and Howe prove to be thorn in Sam's side for control of the bar. Frasier has a birthday that he may never forget while Vera earns a job at Melville's that Norm wishes he could instantly forget. All that plus Better Call Saul spoilers (so skip ahead to 10:50 mark if you want to avoid). Grab a few Budweisers and enjoy "Crash of the Titans" and "It's a Wonderful Wife"! (S9E19 starts 10:50 / S9E20 starts 31:20)
After a little summer remodeling, Cheers Weekly is back open for business! And there may be major changes on the horizon for our gang! Is Rebecca rushing back from San Diego to propose to Sam? Will Plan Z prove effective? Who is Sam's annual Valentine Day fling with? And most importantly, what exactly has Frasier done to the Dickens canon? So don't be a wussy little 'fraidy cat and enjoy "I'm Getting My Act Together and Sticking It In Your Face" and "Sam Time Next Year"! (S9E17 starts 17:20/ S9E18 starts 40:40)
Robin is being released from prison and wants a new start - with Rebecca as his bride! But will Rebecca be able to take that next step given Robin's new financial situation? Plus, with the jukebox on the fritz, a karoke machine fills the void with some hidden singing talent. Order up your favorite Righteous Brothers song and enjoy "The Days of Wine and Neuroses" and "Wedding Bell Blues" (S9E15 starts 12:50 / S9E16 starts 35:20)
Norm and Cliff get bored and cause chaos in the bar while Woody deals with a new character to the Cheers canon, Henri from France! Will he truly steal Woody's girlfriend? Will Sam truly cut up Frasier's gold card? Order up a couple of Truly hard seltzers and enjoy "Norm and Cliff's Excellent Adventure" and "Woody Interrupts"! (S9E11 starts 11:30 / S9E12 starts 37:25)
The introduction of John Allen Hill. The attempted burning of Donald Duck. And the national roll-out of new drink sensenation Veggie-Boy!! If none of those make you laugh, then Dr. Crane would like a few minutes with you and a pocketwatch. Order up a case of Veggie-Boy and enjoy "Bad Neighbor Sam" and "Veggie-Boyd"! (S9E9 starts 8:35 / S9E10 starts 31:00)
A little change of pace for our episodes this week. We start with a classic episode highlighted by a tiny voice of power. We end with a celebration of the first 200 episodes of our beloved series. Something for everyone and happiness all around! Enjoy "Breaking In is Hard to Do" and "The 200th Episode Special"! (S9E7 starts 7:10 / S9E8 starts 33:33)
Ma Clavin returns from Florida and the dog racing scene has not been kind to her. There is a construction project outside the bar that's not being kind to the patrons. And the closing of the Hungry Heifer is not being kind to Norm's outlook on life. But Cheers Weekly is here to brighten up your spirits! And, if not, at least the fudge volcano will be open for an extra hour! Enjoy "Ma Always LIked You Best" and "Grease"! (S9E5 starts 10:50 / S9E6 stars 25:20)
There is nothing more you can ask from these two episodes. Ms. Miracle-Buff, bartender Earl from the Cubs, Robin in an inmate tennis tourney and Carla noticing the cut of Cliff's jib. So order up a couple of drafts (as long as the price hasn't gone up) and enjoy "Rebecca Redux" and "Where Nobody Knows Your Name"! (S9E3 starts 9:10 / S9E4 starts 30:05)
The bar is back open for Season 9 and there are some quite significant changes at Cheers. Not only is there a new waitress, but the bar is under new management! And one of the richest people in the world is in jail...AND Kevin McHale stops by! All that plus you get George and Randy's take on the new Spiderman movie! Gather your crew together and enjoy "Love is a Really, Really Perfectly Okay Thing" and "Cheers Fouls Out"! (S9E1 starts 13:15 / S9E2 starts 35:50)
It is the finale of season 8 and the Cheers gang is deep into corporate intrigue, insider trading and how best to move an antique desk that happens to be filled with ice and beer! Law enforcement is hot on the trail of Robin - will he bolt the country or come back for his true love? And to top everything off...George and Randy pick their Bottle Service episode for the season! Sit back, grab a couple fudgsicles and enjoy "Cry Hard" and "Cry Harder"! (S8E25 starts 10:15 / S8E26 starts 31:35)
An iconic cold open with a reference to the Laker Girls. Rebecca channeling her inner Ralph Nader. Carla clashing with the Doctors' Crane over the role of psychics. And a steamy elevator scene that Randy thinks was patterned after an Aerosmith song. All that plus a very important PSA from George on relationships. Order up some Baileys and enjoy "The Ghost and Mrs. LeBec" and "Mr. Otis Regrets"! (S8E23 starts 9:35 / S8E24 starts 27:55)
A long negotiated-truce with Gary's Olde Towne Tavern seems to be in jeopardy as St. Patrick's Day looms on the horizon. How will Gary enact his revenge? Also Kelly announces she is spending the summer in Europe - how will Woody deal with this test of distance on his budding relationship? And as a bonus, some classic Norm entrances that can't be missed! Order up some Shirley Temples and enjoy "Bar Wars III: The Return of Tecumseh" and "Loverboyd"! (S8E21 starts - 12:25 / S8E22 starts - 29:55)
It is a battle for the ages! The rematch of a titanic struggle between two superpowers that last resulted in America breaking free from England's grasp! And our conquering heroes this time around isn't Washington versus King George, it's even better. It's Sammy Malone versus Robby Colcord in a bar games battle royal! And our undercard is also quite impressive - Carla inherits some big bucks while Woody embraces nudity on stage. Order up a couple of pints of thick, warm ale and enjoy "Indoor Fun with Sammy and Robby" and "Fifty-Fifty Carla"! (S8E19 starts - 9:20 / S8E20 starts - 29:10)
We get Woody trying to win over the last member of the Gaines family and getting more than he bargains for. We get the "We Are The Champions" cold open. We get Frasier running with scissors. We get the future bestseller "Good Girls, Bad Boys". Could you ask for anything more? I think not. Order up a couple coconut cocktails and enjoy "Woody or Won't He?" and "Severe Crane Damage"! (S8E17 starts 13:20 / S8E18 starts 31:40)
The bar is back open and marking a historical milestone in Cheers lore. For it is a two-part celebration of the next steps Rebecca Howe and Robin Colcord have taken in their budding romance. However, Robin is caught by Sam having multiple flowers in the bouquet. Has Rebecca found true love with her sweet baby? Will Sam be a true friend and expose Robin's lies. And more importantly, which bar patron will win the Cheers betting pool regarding Rebecca and Robin's next steps? All that plus you will finally find out how many taters Yaz hit. Order up some bubbly and enjoy "Finally! Part 1" and "Finally! Part 2". (S8E15 starts 12:10 / S8E16 starts 31:25)
School is back in session across the United States as well as at our favorite bar! Rebecca's favorite college professor returns to Boston only to divert her focus to continuing education with Sammy. Plus we get to watch the legendary Alex Trebek guest star as Cliff's bucket list gets reduced by one as he earns a spot on Jeopardy! All that plus Sam's little black book has been stolen and the gang pulls out all the stops to garner its return! Head on down to roller rink, order a couple sodas and enjoy "Sammy and the Professor" and "What is...Cliff Clavin?"! (S8E13 starts 8:00 / S8E14 starts 27:00)
A serious rift has emerged across the Cheers landscape. First, between Norm and his secretary, Doris. Then between Sam and Robin's opinion of him. But most importantly, between George and Randy and their respective ratings of these episodes. Who is right? Who is wrong? The public hasn't been split on such an important question since "Who shot J.R.?" So choose a side, order up some scotch and enjoy "Feeble Attraction" and "Sam Ahoy"! (S8E11 starts 11:10 / S8E12 starts 31:25)
The gang at Cheers serve a dual purpose this week - first class entertainment and educational lessons worthy of a masterclass. From method acting to inflationary monetary policy of the 80s to defeating security systems, one will walk away as smart as Cliff Clavin after these episodes. Plus, find out which of the men of Cheers is most manly in the beard department. (And a public service warning this week - the core of the 2016 Cubs were dismantled during taping and we take some time to reflect). Soak up couple of IPAs and enjoy "Two Girls for Every Boyd" and "The Art of the Steal"! (S8E9 starts 13:35 / S8E10 starts 37:30)
Here lies the body (I mean career) of Eddie Lebec (I mean Jay Thomas) - are we here to celebrate the character, mourn the man or a little both of both? A classic episode where Carla's ice-capade skating husband tragically meets his demise with a large dose of real-life backstory as the cause. Plus, an attempt to perform a religious ceremony on newly-named Frederick Crane goes awry while becoming intertwined with a failing retirement party in the bar. All that, plus you get the honor of learning how to play Hide Bob's Pants! Order up some sacramental wine and enjoy "Death Takes a Holiday on Ice" and "For Real Men Only"! (S8E7 starts 12:50 / S8E8 starts 38:40)
What would it take for you to sell your most prized possession in life? Just ask Sam. How do you get a group of lazy employees to do their jobs? Norm has some insight. And all of this is happening while the Cranes are waiting for their baby to arrive and Rebecca is focused on the 100th anniversary of the bar! Order up a few beers at five cents a pop and enjoy "The Two Faces of Norm" and "The Stork Brings a Crane"! (S8E5 starts - 13:40 / S8E6 starts - 33:55)