Season eight opens with fresh energy as the show proves it can keep finding new comedy in familiar territory.
Sam's personal life takes a new turn that the bar regulars follow with their usual unsolicited commentary.
Rebecca faces another setback that she handles with the dramatic flair that makes her endlessly entertaining.
Carla's tough exterior gets tested by an emotional situation that reveals the depth beneath her wisecracks.
Woody and Kelly's relationship reaches a new level that's as charming as it is funny.
Cliff gets recognition for something, and his pride is both touching and completely over the top.
Norm's corner stool becomes the center of a bar-wide crisis when someone else tries to sit in it.
Sam and Rebecca dance around their feelings in an episode that mines their tension for maximum comedy.
A night at Cheers turns unexpectedly philosophical as the regulars ponder life's big questions over cold ones.
Carla takes charge of a situation with her trademark combination of aggression and surprisingly good instincts.
The ensemble delivers a comedy clinic in an episode that showcases what makes this cast one of TV's all-time greats.
Woody handles a challenging customer with grace that leaves everyone impressed — and a little confused.
Cliff's theories about the world get their most thorough testing yet, and the results are predictably hilarious.
Rebecca's dating life provides comedy gold as she pursues someone completely wrong for her.
Sam proves that beneath the vanity and bravado, there's a genuinely good guy who cares about his bar family.
Norm and Cliff discover they're on opposite sides of an issue, and their friendship weathers the storm.
The bar faces a threat from outside that unites the regulars in common cause.
Carla and Sam share a moment that highlights their enduring friendship and mutual respect.
Woody's optimism is tested by a harsh reality, but his resilience is as strong as his good nature.
The season begins winding down with storylines that build toward satisfying conclusions.
Rebecca finds herself in a predicament that challenges her self-image and produces her biggest laughs.
Cheers delivers another strong season, with the cast showing no signs of creative fatigue.
Sam makes a decision that affects everyone at the bar, handled with characteristic humor and heart.
The eighth season closes with an episode that leaves viewers eager for more time at their favorite bar.
The season finale delivers on the show's promise of great comedy built on characters you genuinely care about.