Cheers Weekly

This week's double feature is greatly influence by movies and musicals. My Fair Lady and It's A Wonderful Life are more than just alluded to, they are foundational to our dear gang in the bar. But which one uses the influence more effectively? Will it be Cliff's attempt to channel Henry Higgins or Sam's attempt to channel George Bailey? And how does a lingerie fashion show play into all that? Grab a chair by the piano, some Irish Coffee and enjoy "My Fair Clavin" and "Christmas Cheers"! (S6E11 starts - 8:22 / S6E12 starts - 35:14)

As the great Ernie Banks once said, let's play two! Not only do we get to witness the birth of Woody's love of acting (as Mark Twain), we also get to witness the first appearance of the all-powerful Evan Drake (in a great recurring guest role for Tom Skerritt). Plus as a bonus, George and Randy debate the future of movie theaters and you get to answer for yourself the life-altering question - would you rather see Woody Boyd in "Authors from Hell" or "Hello Donald!"? Grab yourself a mimosa and enjoy "Puddin' Head Boyd" and "A Kiss is Still a Kiss". (S6E9 starts - 8:05 / E6E10 starts - 27:08)

Cheers Weekly goes deep this week. An in-depth examination of the role gentrification plays in urban society and the generational reaction function. In other words...Cliff and Ma Clavin fight over selling the family home to developers. Plus, Woody and Sam are the capstones of bachelor auction for charity - but their respective winners could not be more different. Put on some nice music to dance to and enjoy "The Last Angry Mailman" and "Bidding on the Boys"! (S6E7 starts - 8:40 / S6E8 starts - 38:45)

The season is now in full swing and we are starting to see the ensemble shine! Frasier is feeling the pressure of Lilith's commitment demands and seeks hope in another. Norm's talents are broader then we realize and leads to us learning more about the new manager of Cheers. Then there is Sam. Sam....Sam..Sam. What path are you on my friend? So sit back and relax and enjoy "The Crane Mutiny" and "Paint Your Office"! (S6E5 starts - 8:33 / S6E6 starts - 32:15)

Love is in the air and wedding bells abound as the Cheers gang witness one of the more unique wedding engagements, toasts, ceremony and reception in all of history....in a span of about 48 hours. Plus Randy has a mea culpa from a previous episode and George debates singing a few bars of Whitesnake. So enjoy "Little Carla, Happy At Last Part 1 & Part 2". (S6E3 starts - 10:35 / S6E4 starts - 33:47)

Cheers Weekly is back open for Season 6! And things...oh they have changed. Kirstie Alley enters stage right as the new female lead. Our beloved bar is under new management by a large corporation. And Sam is sailing around the world...sort of. Closer to home, Cheers Weekly will now be dropping double episodes each week and, in the biggest news yet, a new Cheers Weekly Rating Challenge scale is being introduced for the Rebecca Howe years! So sit back, order up a Kon Tiki Tiki and enjoy "Home is the Sailor" and "I on Sports". (S6E1 starts - 10:05 / S6E2 starts - 38:30)

There are few words to describe how historic this episode is. The Season 5 finale. The final performance of Shelley Long as Diane Chambers. The possible wedding of Sam and Diane. And to top it all off, George and Randy revealing their best episode of the season and bestowing the revered "Cristal with Bottle Service" designation. Maybe for the last time... so sit back, relax and enjoy "I Do Adieu"! (Review starts - 13:40)

We arrive at the penultimate episode of Season 5 and emotions are mixed. We are in the last episodes of Shelly Long's portrayal of Diane Chambers. We are nearing the half-way point of the entire series. And then there is Sam and Diane…conflicted about their future living arrangements. Is this a foreshadow of things to come? Grab some eggnog, some roasted chestnuts (you'll understand if you watch the episode) and enjoy "A House is Not a Home"! (Review starts - 14:30)

In the history of cinema, there have been the great director debates. Scorsese versus Spielberg. Hitchcock versus Kubrick. And now a new entry...Malone versus Chambers versus Godard! Will any of these cinematic titans prevent Woody from being sent back home to Indiana? Sit back, order in from the Hungry Heifer and enjoy "Cheers - The Motion Picture"! (Review starts - 16:50)

Have you ever wondered how Corporate Norm would attack the office politics of a top Boston CPA firm? Have you every memorized the serial numbers on your cash like Woody? Have you ever longed to travel again at a moment's notice like George? Or have you ever marveled at the directing and acting talent of 80s wunderkind Jason Bateman? Discover all these answers and much more from this week's smashing episode, "Norm's First Hurrah"! (Review starts - 16:00)