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Cheers

1982 – 1993Show11 seasons269 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic818.8Rotten Tomatoes87%95%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

Shows with

Episodes

11 seasons · 269 episodes · best: S11E25 "One for the Road" 9.2

Episodes

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Story

Where everybody knows your name.

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Sitcom Ensemble
  • Blue-Collar Boston Bar Life
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Witty Banter & One-Liners
  • Nostalgic 1980s/90s Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Alcohol as Social Lubricant
  • Enduring Cultural Icon
  • Comfort Viewing Staple
  • Sharp Dialogue Writing

Cast

24 of 482 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Burrows, Andy Ackerman, John Ratzenberger
Written by
David Angell, David Isaacs, Ken Levine
Produced by
Andy Ackerman, Sam Simon, Heide Perlman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 30, 1982 · May 20, 1993 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 1982
Last aired
May 20, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
11 seasons · 269 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Sports, Epic Tracking Shot, Twitchy Eye +9

  • Artistic License – Sports
  • Epic Tracking Shot
  • Twitchy Eye
  • Ridiculous Exchange Rates
  • Love Will Lead You Back
  • Love at First Sight
  • Guilt-Induced Nightmare
  • Nausea Dissonance
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • Ladykiller in Love
  • The Cameo
  • Wedding Episode

12 of 474 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cheers?"

Questions about Cheers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cheers?

HuluParamount+PhiloPluto TV

In the United States, Cheers streams on Hulu, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Cheers worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Cheers okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Cheers?

108 h

About 108 hours: 269 episodes in 11 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1993.

Will Cheers make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Cheers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Cheers use?

Artistic License – SportsEpic Tracking ShotTwitchy EyeRidiculous Exchange RatesLove Will Lead You BackLove at First SightGuilt-Induced NightmareNausea DissonanceSitcom Arch-NemesisLadykiller in LoveThe CameoWedding Episodeand 462 more

TV Tropes lists 474 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Sports, Epic Tracking Shot, and Twitchy Eye.