Cheers Weekly

If one were to place a bet on which is most likely, where would you wager your hard-earned money? That Sam would be able to successfully recreate Cheers in one of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods of Boston OR that Cliff would successfully navigate a romantic relationship with a returning Maggie O'Keefe? And as a bonus, we learn a valuable life lesson from Frasier regarding what NOT to do in Lamaze class. Grab some pork rinds and pretzels and enjoy "A Bar is Born" and "How to Marry a Mailman"! (S8E3 starts 9:40 / S8E4 starts 23:05)

The bar is back open for Season 8 and the game has changed! Just as Sam and Rebecca are ready to take the plunge into a real relationship, in enters a key part of the Cheers canon, Robin Colcord (played by the wonderful Roger Rees)! Will Rebecca finally achieve her dreams? Will Sam finally give up? All this plus Baby Crane is on the way soon! Order up a couple Corona and limes and enjoy the two-part "The Improbable Dream"! (S8E1 starts - 9:40 / S8E2 starts - 29:30)

A season finale for the ages! First, you get the normal top shelf product with reviews of S7E21 "Sisterly Love" and S7E22 "The Visiting Lecher". Then you get the bonus of the season 7 bottle service winner. But the grand prize...an interview with Cheers executive producer and writer, Phoef Sutton!!!! Invite some friends, grab a crate of the good wine from the basement and enjoy! (Interview starts: 9:40 / S7E21 starts 1:13:48 / S7E22 starts 1:39:00)

If this were a Seinfeld episode, it would be called "The Song". If this were a Friends episode, it would be called "The One with The Song". It's the Song. Woody's Song. That's all that needs to be said. Count up your gambling winnings, order up a some martinis and enjoy "The Gift of the Woodi" and "Call Me Irresponsible"! (S7E19 starts 8:35 / S7E20 starts 31:25)

A turning point in the history of Cheers as over the course of two episodes, Sam starts realizing some of his deep emotional and character flaws. But does it work as comedy gold? Is it more of "Slimy Sam", as Randy puts it, that's difficult to laugh along with? Or is it the long but progressively improving growth in a character's journey as George would contend? Plus we get multiple chances to discuss Sam's hair and the most powerful use of the word "maybe" in sitcom history. Order up some lobster, be sure to eat everything including the green stuff, and enjoy "Hot Rocks" and "What's Up, Doc?"! (S7E17 starts - 6:45 / S7E18 starts - 28:30)

Rebecca has finally had it with corporate and takes a side-gig helping Norm's struggling painting business. And with it, comes the creation of Carl Chameleon! Will this success be enough to allow Rebecca to finally tell the bosses to take this job and shove it? Will the Cranes be changed in their eternal outlook now that Lilith is pregnant? And will Sammy survive trying to keep up with a new love interest half his age? Order up some Cosmos and enjoy "Don't Paint Your Chickens" and "The Cranemakers"! (S7E15 starts - 7:00 / S7E16 starts - 27:45)

A few key parts of the Cheers canon are introduced in our episodes this week. First, we witness the introduction of Kelly Gaines, a possible love interest of Woody's. Is this just a revenge ploy on her boyfriend or possibly something more. And then we get the introduction of a future cast member...Baby Sternin-Crane! Which one do you remember more fondly? How does a "hot foot" come into play? And more importantly, see if you can recognize Jackie Swanson from an iconic 80s action movie. Order up a couple drinks from that bartender that keeps telling sob stories and enjoy "Golden Boyd" and "I Kid You Not"! (S713 starts - 10:10 / S714 starts - 34:00)

Following up the heels of two of the best episodes in the Cheers canon, can the momentum continue? Rebecca is stuck doing favors for another corporate hack while Cliff finds love in the most likely of places. Plus, Sleazy Sam is on the prowl and may have finally found something that may be of interest to Rebecca. All that and a handy public speaking technique as recommended by our own Dr. Crane. So light a couple of candles, put on the Righteous Brothers and enjoy "Adventures in Housesitting" and "Please Mr. Postman"! (S7E11 starts - 10:15 / S7E12 starts - 30:30)

Our loyal listeners are in for such a treat this week as they will witness one of the best episodes of the entire series. But which one is it? Will it be the one that focuses on Sam trying to date both a mother and daughter at the same time while Frasier subs as a clown at a child's birthday party? Or will it be the next chapter of the Bar War sage against Gary's Olde Towne Tavern? Or maybe they both will raise to the occasion? It is just an abundance of riches this week, so order up your favorite Bloody Mary and enjoy "Send in the Crane" and "Bar Wars II: The Woodman Strikes Back"! (S7E9 starts - 10:10 / S7E10 starts - 34:25)

It's Transportation Week here at Cheers Weekly! The Lilith Sternin-Crane Driving Academy is now accepting applications while the NWC Sky-Diving School (that would stand for Norm Woody Cliff) are readying another epic jump. Will Lilith be the source of a road rage incident? Will are favorite barflies really jump out of plane and convince Sam to come with? And more importantly, would either George or Randy take the plunge if given the opportunity. Sit back, enjoy and try not to blow chow at 5000 feet while enjoying "How to Win Friends & Electrocute People" and "Jumping Jerks". (S7E7 starts - 11:40 / S7E8 starts - 35:45)