Cheers (1982)
The iconic NBC sitcom set in a Boston bar where laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable characters made television history across 11 beloved seasons.
Cheers - Series Information
- Original Title: Cheers
- First Air Year: 1982
- Last Air Year: 1993
- Created by: Les Charles, James Burrows et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (27 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 11
- Number of Episodes: 269
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 30, 1982 (United States - TV-PG), September 30, 1982 (Canada - PG), September 30, 1982 (United Kingdom - 12), September 30, 1982 (Germany - 6), September 30, 1982 (France - 16), September 30, 1982 (Australia - PG), September 30, 1982 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: NBC
- Alternative Titles: Prost, Helmut! (DE)
- Production Companies: Paramount Television, Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Cheers - Plot
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there.
Cheers - Trailer
See the classic world of Sam Malone's bar come alive in this official look at the series:
Where everybody knows your name.
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Cheers - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Les Charles
- James Burrows
- Glen Charles
Main Cast
- Ted Danson
- Rhea Perlman
- George Wendt
- John Ratzenberger
- Kelsey Grammer
- Woody Harrelson
- Kirstie Alley
- Shelley Long
- Bebe Neuwirth
- Nicholas Colasanto
Writers
- David Isaacs
- Ken Levine
- Glen Charles
- Les Charles
- David Lloyd
Executive Producers
- Bill Steinkellner
- Glen Charles
- Cherie Steinkellner
- James Burrows
- Phoef Sutton
Cheers - FAQs
Where can you stream Cheers online?
Cheers is available to stream on Hulu and Paramount+, including via its Apple TV Channel, Amazon Channel, and Roku Premium Channel add-ons. Individual episodes and seasons can also be purchased through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Why did Shelley Long leave Cheers after Season 5?
Shelley Long departed Cheers at the end of Season 5 in 1987 to pursue a film career. Her exit was amicable, and the show successfully replaced her character Diane Chambers with Kirstie Alley's Rebecca Howe, maintaining strong ratings throughout its remaining six seasons.
Who are the main cast members of Cheers?
Cheers features Ted Danson as Sam Malone, Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli, George Wendt as Norm Peterson, John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin, Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane, Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd, Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe, Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith Sternin, and Nicholas Colasanto as Coach.
How many Emmy Awards did Cheers win?
Cheers won 28 Primetime Emmy Awards over its run, making it one of the most decorated sitcoms in television history. It won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy four times and received a record-setting 111 Emmy nominations across its 11 seasons on NBC.
What is Cheers about?
Cheers follows the daily life at a cozy Boston bar owned by retired Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone. The show revolves around the eccentric regulars, opinionated staff, and romantic entanglements that unfold in this neighborhood tavern where community, wit, and warmth define every interaction.
When did Cheers first air on television?
Cheers premiered on NBC on September 30, 1982. Despite low initial ratings, the show grew steadily in popularity and ran for 11 seasons, concluding with its finale on May 20, 1993 — one of the most-watched television events of that decade.
Is Cheers cancelled or has it ended?
Cheers ended its run voluntarily after 11 seasons and 269 episodes. The series concluded on May 20, 1993, with a two-and-a-half-hour finale that drew over 80 million viewers. It was not cancelled — the creators chose to end the show at its creative peak.
Did Cheers spin off any other TV series?
Yes. Cheers directly spawned the long-running spinoff Frasier (1993–2004), following Kelsey Grammer's psychiatrist character Frasier Crane to Seattle. The Tortellis (1987) was a short-lived spinoff. Frasier itself was later revived in 2023, extending the Cheers universe across four decades.
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