Season pulse
Episodes
22 episodes
Give Me a Ring Sometime
Bride-to-be Diane Chambers becomes the center of attention at a cozy bar called Cheers.
Sam's Women
Diane's teasing about his airhead women sends Sam looking for a date of a higher cerebral plane and an old customer insists he must see the former owner to discuss his personal problems.
The Tortelli Tort
Carla's fiery temper almost costs Sam the bar when she attacks an obnoxious Yankees fan.
Sam at Eleven
Sam realizes how much he misses his former sports celebrity status when a local newscaster asks to interview him again.
Coach's Daughter
Coach's daughter brings the obnoxious lout she plans to marry to meet her father.
Any Friend of Diane's
Diane becomes upset when Sam hits on an old friend of hers who's on the rebound from an unhappy love affair.
Friends, Romans, Accountants
Norm tries to make points with the boss by planning the annual office party at Cheers and arranging for Diane to be the old man's "date".
Truce or Consequences
Diane and Carla decide to bury the hatchet over after work drinks, which lead to a startling confession from Carla about her youngest child.
Coach Returns to Action
Coach and Sam become unlikely romantic rivals for Coach's new neighbor.
Endless Slumper
Rick Walker, a friend of Sam, seeks his advice on how to end a losing streak.
One for the Book
While Diane keeps notes on bar conversation, a novice comes in for one final fling before entering a monastery and a World War I doughboy shows up for a very small reunion.
The Spy Who Came in for a Cold One
The bar patrons are all enthralled by the mysterious gentleman who claims to be a secret agent.
Now Pitching, Sam Malone
Sam lets the sexy appeal of an agent and the glamour of the public spotlight lure him into being a TV pitchman.
Let Me Count the Ways
Diane looks to her friends for comfort when her cat dies, but finds everyone too enthralled by a Celtics game to notice.
Father Knows Last
Carla has a secret that's about to be revealed:she's five months pregnant.
The Boys in the Bar
Cheers' regulars fear the place may become a gay hangout after an old friend of Sam's reveals his homosexuality on TV.
Diane's Perfect Date
Sam and Diane dare each other to find the other's perfect date, but Sam's last minute choice doesn't quite measure up.
No Contest
Sam enters Diane in the "Miss Boston Barmaid" contest without telling her.
Pick a Con... Any Con
Sam enlists Harry the conman to help fleece a card shark who cheated Coach out of a lot of money.
Someone Single, Someone Blue
Diane's mother turns up at Cheers with the news that Diane must marry before the next day or her mother will lose her share of Diane's father's estate.
Showdown (1)
Diane's fascination with Sam's older brother brings their long simmering relationship to a boil when the sibling asks Diane to go to Paris with him.
Showdown (2)
Diane's fascination with Sam's older brother brings their long simmering relationship to a boil when the sibling asks Diane to go to Paris with him.