
SummarySam (Ted Danson), a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane (Shelley Long) -- forced to become a waitress when her fiance jilts her -- constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar their home-away-from-ho... Read More
Created By:James Burrows, Glen Charles, Les Charles
Cheers
11 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Sep 30, 1982
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
81
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.8
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
81
94% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Oct 20, 2022
100
Cheers is the gem of the fall season a new series without a weak spot. [30 Sep 1982, p.83]
Oct 20, 2022
90
Cheers in an ensemble triumph, one of those rare meshings, with a cast, a script by the Charles brothers and a setting that all seem perfect for one another. [30 Sep 1982, p.109]
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.8
94% Positive
89 Ratings
89 Ratings
4% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
2% Negative
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2 Ratings
May 8, 2023
10
Truly the greatest show of all time. I can watch episodes over and over and over again, and never get tired of it. I wish they made shows like this now, but at least we have all the seasons of Cheers to watch!
Oct 20, 2022
90
The brightest new comedy of the season, maybe the brightest new series, period. [30 Sep 1982, p.47]
Oct 20, 2022
80
Every day, during happy hour, they sit and drink and solve problems — their own, the world’s — it doesn’t matter much. And while they’re at it, they come up with some of the funniest lines to hit the small screen this season.
Oct 19, 2022
75
Sam, Diane, a mostly lovable and funny bunch of regulars and occasional outsiders create an atmosphere in which nothing is more valued than quick wit, sincerity and eccentricity. Watching the show, you start to wish you were a regular there. [10 Nov 1982, p.80]
Oct 19, 2022
70
Assuming that viewers won't mind another barroom setting, with Archie Bunker's Place already on the scene and everybody preaching against drinking, writer-producers Les and Glen Charles are off to a good start. [30 Sep 1982, p.124]
Oct 20, 2022
60
This is not the strongest comedy you could hope for, but it does have a number of positive values. [30 Sep 1982, p.48]
Oct 8, 2019
10
This is another addictive sitcom! I has that nice heart-warming charm and that welcoming feel. The cast does an excellent job executing their roles and there are so many funny moments that all contribue to the shows uniquness.
Production Company:
- Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions
Initial Release Date:Sep 30, 1982
Number of seasons:11 Seasons
Rating:TV-PG
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 6 Wins & 31 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 28 Wins & 119 Nominations
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 21 Wins & 21 Nominations





























