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Season 2 – Cheers

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Laid-back Sam Malone, a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. He hires smart, uptight -- and jilted -- Diane Chambers as a server, out of sympathy, but their attraction causes constant bickering. Wacky characters fill the bar: sarcastic waitress Carla, beer-loving accountant Norm, know-it-all postman Cliff. When Diane leaves Boston much later, Sam sells the bar, buys a boat and sails the world, but his boat sinks, so he returns. New, ambitious manager Rebecca Howe hires him back, but they love to hate each other too.
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Cheers' second season might be remembered for establishing the relationship between Sam and Diane, but the entire cast of characters is the glue that holds this show together -- and continually makes it clear that there are boundless story opportunities.

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Art Chapman Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com There was really no reason to worry about Cheers. It is one show that has enough quality to age well and increase in value. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Noel Holston Orlando Sentinel What follows is sweet, sexy, witty, totally captivating comedy, written by people who know something about life and love and acted by a cast whose selection was kismet. Everybody who makes comedy shows should be watching and taking notes. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press Besides the exceptional wit of the writing and the care with which this character comedy has been crafted, the main asset Cheers possesses is its near perfect casting. There is a true ensemble, as in Taxi or M*A*S*H. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Vernon Scott United Press International Cheers falls considerably short of celestial rapture, but in the blighted wastes of TV sitcoms it is a nirvana of sophistication, charm and humor. Jun 14, 2021 Full Review Bill Hayden Gannett News Service As much as Sam and Diane, these regulars are what make Cheers the brightest, wittiest half-hour currently residing in prime time. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Mike Boone Montreal Gazette I haven't been this happy about a break-up since Led Zeppelin packed it in. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike S One of the greatest seasons of a TV show of all time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Audience Member I've thoroughly enjoyed two sitcoms in my entire life, both before my "time" and this is one of them. Hilarious and fun. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review dave d If you're feeling down Cheers will brighten your day! It's like a reunion Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member An even better sophomore year, that benefits from Sam and Diance transgressing from a flirtation to a full-on complicated romantic relationship. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 2 of Cheers serves up a barrel of laughs as the show gets even funnier. Picking up where the last season left off, ladies' man and bartender extraordinaire Sam Malone meets his match when he starts to date Diane Chambers, a sassy, quick-witted waitress. Progressing the Sam-Diane relationship proves to spicin' up the character dynamics, delivering a new level of hilarity. And several of the other main cast members are also developed, and get more interesting (particularly Coach and Cliff). Additionally, the season attracts some impressive guest stars, including Corey Feldman, Markie Post, and Christopher Lloyd. The second season of Cheers is a lot of fun and continues to deliver hilarious tavern adventures. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ted Danson

Sam Malone

Shelley Long

Diane Chambers

Rhea Perlman

Carla Tortelli

George Wendt

Norm Peterson

John Ratzenberger

Cliff Clavin

Nicholas Colasanto

Ernie "Coach" Pantusso

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 1983 Power Play The regular gang finds Sam and Diane's romance hard to believe, a view apparently shared by Diane. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 13, 1983 Little Sister Don't Cha Carla's promiscuous sister (Rhea Perlman in a dual role) hits on everyone in the bar -- including naive Cliff. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 20, 1983 Personal Business Carla claims that Diane is getting preferential treatment; Diane looks for a new job. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 27, 1983 Homicidal Ham Diane decides to save Andy, an unbalanced ex-convict that finds life easier in jail. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 1983 Sumner's Return One year after dumping her, Diane's intellectual former fiancé returns to reclaim her. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 1983 Affairs of the Heart Carla rejects a man interested in her romantically, convinced that he must have some fatal flaw. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 1983 Old Flames Sam's friend (Fred Dryer) hopes to put an end to Sam and Diane's relationship. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 24, 1983 Manager Coach Coach becomes a slave driver when he's put in charge of a Little League team. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 1983 They Called Me Mayday Dick Cavett causes great excitement when he offers to submit Sam's memoirs to his publisher. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 1983 How Do I Love Thee? ... Let Me Call You Back Sam and Diane separate for a week to re-evaluate their relationship. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 1983 Just Three Friends Diane is furious, when she sees that Sam and her old school chum find each other very attractive. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 22, 1983 Where There's a Will ... A wealthy customer discloses that the Cheers gang will be remembered in his will. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 5, 1984 Battle of the Exes Carla asks Sam to accompany her to her ex-husband's wedding ceremony to his blonde bimbo Loretta. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 12, 1984 No Help Wanted Sam questions Norm's abilities when he hires him as an accountant. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 19, 1984 Coachie Makes Three Sam and Diane want to spend some time alone together, but the lonely Coach keeps joining them. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 26, 1984 Cliff's Rocky Romance Cliff's know-it-all attitude finally gets him into a fight with another patron. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 2, 1984 Fortune and Men's Weights When Coach buys an antique scale that also prints out fortunes, the gang finds them coming true. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 9, 1984 Snow Job Diane tries to keep Sam from going on a ski weekend with the guys. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 16, 1984 Coach Buries a Grudge When an old friend dies, Coach decides to hold a memorial service for him in the bar, inviting all of their old friends, but then Coach discovers that the deceased once made a pass at his late wife. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 23, 1984 Norman's Conquest Norm thinks he must have an affair with an attractive client to prove his manhood. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 1984 I'll Be Seeing You Sam hires an eccentric artist (Christopher Lloyd) to paint a portrait of Diane. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 1984 I'll Be Seeing You Diane defends her relationship with Sam while having her portrait painted by an artist (Christopher Lloyd). Details

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Season Info

Director
James Burrows
Screenwriter
Heide Perlman, David Lloyd, David Angell, Glen Charles, Earl Pomerantz, Ken Estin, Tom Reeder, Michael J. Weithorn, Lissa Levin, Max Tash, Nick Arnold, Les Charles, Sam Simon
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 1983