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Cheers: Season 8 (1989)
Starring: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman Director: James Burrows Rating: Not Rated
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One of the most beloved and critically acclaimed television series of all time, CHEERS ran for 10 seasons and centered on the colorful staff and patrons of the Boston bar "where everyone knows your name." Run by former Red Sox pitcher and ladies' man Sam Malone (Ted Danson), the establishment's ever-present characters include neurotic bar manager Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), salty barmaid Carla LeBec (Rhea Perlman), dimwitted bartender Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson), barflies Norm Peterson (George Wendt) and Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger), pompous psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), and his frosty love interest Lilith Sternin (Bebe Neuwirth). This collection presents all 26 episodes of CHEERS' award-winning eighth season, including Cliff's hilarious appearance on JEOPARDY in "What is...Cliff Clavin?"
Episodes:
169. The Improbable Dream (1)
First aired: 9/21/1989
Writer: Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Dr Lilith Sternin-Crane), Tony Di Benedetto (Tony), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord)
Just as Rebecca fears for her sanity because of the erotic dreams she's been having about Sam, multi-millionaire Robin Colcord sweeps her off her feet.
170. The Improbable Dream (2)
First aired: 9/28/1989
Writer: Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Dr Lilith Sternin-Crane), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord), Al Rosen (Al) , Webster Williams (Miles), Valerie Hartman (Marie)
Rebecca quickly forgets about Sam after she agrees to go to California with Robin Colcord.
171. A Bar is Born
First aired: 10/12/1989
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Tony Di Benedetto (Tony), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord), Alan Koss (Alan)
Rebecca prepares herself to spend her first night with Robin Colcord while Sam takes the first step towards owning the bar again.
172. How to Marry a Mailman
First aired: 10/19/1989
Writer: Brian Pollack, Mert Rich
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Dr Lilith Sternin-Crane), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord) , Annie Golden (Margaret O'Keefe), Webster Williams (Miles)
The young woman Cliff turned in for stealing a Post Office vehicle returns from Canada with an offer that literally blinds Cliff.
173. The Two Faces of Norm
First aired: 10/26/1989
Writer: Eugene B. Stein
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Eric Allan Kramer (Rudy), Cynthia Stevenson (Doris, Norm's secretary), Rob Moran (Dennis Hammill), Gordon Hunt (Gordon), Mark Knudson (John), J.C. Victor (Scott), Jacqueline Alexandra Citron (Jennifer), Kristen Amber Citron (Veronica)
Norm invents a strict curmudgeon of a partner to boss around his easygoing paint crew while Sam goes crazy with concern after selling his precious 'Vette.
174. The Stork Brings a Crane
First aired: 11/2/1989
Writer: David Lloyd
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith), Peter Schreiner (Pete) , Victoria Hoffman (Gail Aldrich), Monty Ash (Mr. Weaver), Laura Robinson (Nurse), Raymond Hanis (Cameraman), Michael Ennis (Doctor), Robin Krieger (Mayor's Aide), Seib ???? (Mayor's Aide)
Lilith spoils Rebecca's elaborately planned celebration of Cheers' 100th anniversary by going into labor.
175. Death Takes a Holiday on Ice
First aired: 11/9/1989
Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Thomas Haden Church (Gordie Brown), Anne De Salvo (Gloria LeBec), Eric Christmas (Father Barry), Kevin Conroy (Darryl Mead)
Carla learns that Eddie led a secret life when a second widow shows up at his funeral.
176. For Real Men Only
First aired: 11/16/1989
Writer: David Pollock, Elias Davis
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith), Michael Holden (Joe) , Michael Currie (Mr. Sheridan), Jay Robinson (Larry), Rick Podell (Dr. Levinson), Gilbert Girion (Will), Melanie Kinnaman (Tanya), Rebecca Holden
Frasier and the guys cringe over plans to attend his son's circumcision while Rebecca struggles to throw an interesting retirement party for a very dull corporate employee.
177. Two Girls for Every Boyd
First aired: 11/23/1989
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Dr Lilith Sternin-Crane), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Jackie Swanson (Kelly Gaines) , Lisa Kudrow (Emily), Jeffrey Richman (Lee Bradken), Ebbe Roe Smith (Ron), Mark Kubr (Torsten)
Woody has trouble with the love scenes for his first starring role and the guys have a beard-growing competition.
178. The Art of the Steal
First aired: 11/30/1989
Writer: Sue Herring
Director: James Burrows
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Rebecca and Sam are trapped overnight in Robin Colcord's deluxe security apartment while the gang passes the time playing Monopoly.
179. Feeble Attraction
First aired: 12/7/1989
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Michael Holden (Joe), Peter Schreiner (Pete) , Cynthia Stevenson (Doris, Norm's secretary), John Pappas (Phil)
Norm fires his secretary, who sees it as proof that he's wildly attracted to her and Rebecca becomes obsessed with a surprise hidden in the desk Robin, gave her.
180. Sam Ahoy
First aired: 10/26/1989
Writer: David Lloyd
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Roger Rees (Robin Colcord), Tim Cunningham (Tim) , Patrick Maguire (Security Man), Stephen Burks (Aide)
Robin lends Sam and the gang his yacht race in a regatta, but the motley crew discovers a bomb in the refrigerator, right next to the beer.
181. Sammy and the Professor
First aired: 1/4/1990
Writer: Brian Pollack, Mert Rich
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Diedrich Bader (Waiter), Alexis Smith (Alice Anne Volkman), Stack Pierce (Donald Zajac)
Carla faces an audit while Rebecca's idol, her business school professor, makes an investment in Sam.
182. What is... Cliff Clavin?
First aired: 1/18/1990
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Peter Schreiner (Pete) , Alex Trebek (Himself), Greg E. Davis (Timmy), Bernard Kuby (Earl), Johnny Gilbert (Himself), Audrey Lowell (Agnes Borsic), William A. Porter (Milford Reynolds), Steven Rotblatt (Stage Manager)
Jeopardy makes an appearance in Boston, and Cliff gets on the show. The Jeopardy! round had all 6 categories Cliff specializes in, such as celebrities or the US Postal Service. But when Final Jeopardy approaches, he loses all his money putting a stupid response "Who are three people that have never visited my kitchen?" and becomes depressed afterwards. Meanwhile someone has stolen Sam's little black book and started ringing all the girls in it.
183. Finally! (1)
First aired: 1/25/1990
Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Roger Rees (Robin Colcord), Alan Koss (Alan) , Bill Medley (Himself), Gail O'Grady (Laura Walton), Crystal Carson (Ingrid), Webster Williams (Miles)
Tonight might be the night that Rebecca and Robin finally get together, despite Sam's presence.
184. Finally! (2)
First aired: 2/1/1990
Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Roger Rees (Robin Colcord) , Bill Medley (Himself), Valerie Karasek (Christine Davi), Gilbert Girion (Will), Carol Robbins (Elaine)
The aftermath of their get together isn't all she hoped it would be, when Rebecca finds Robin with another woman.
185. Woody or Won't He
First aired: 2/8/1990
Writer: Brian Pollack, Mert Rich
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Richard Doyle (Lloyd Gaines), Mark Arnott (Mark), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Jackie Swanson (Kelly Gaines), Alan Koss (Alan) , Melendy Britt (Roxanne Gaines), Bill Geisslinger (Conrad Langston), Robert Gallo (Phil)
A mechanical bull gets the better of Cliff while Woody tries to deal with the romantic advances of his girl friend's mother.
186. Severe Crane Damage
First aired: 2/15/1990
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith), Mark Arnott (Mark), Peter Schreiner (Pete) , Phyllis Katz (Brenda Balzak), Lorelle Brina (Viper (Ellen)), Donna Fuller (Talk Show Lady), Marsha Kramer (Talk Show Lady), George McDaniel (Talk Show Lady), Audrey Rapoport (Talk Show Lady)
Lilith goes on a talk show to promote her new book about men who are bad for women and takes along her prime example-Sam.
187. Indoor Fun With Sammy and Robby
First aired: 2/22/1990
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Mark Arnott (Mark), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord), Tim Cunningham (Tim)
Rebecca dreams of a perfectly romantic day with Robin. Robin on the other hand has dared Sam to a series of adolescent challenges.
188. 50-50 Carla
First aired: 3/8/1990
Writer: David Lloyd
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Michael Holden (Joe), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord) , Anne De Salvo (Gloria LeBec), Steve Devorkin (Murray)
Carla and Eddie's other widow Gloria become best buddies but the friendship is threatened when Carla learns the two-timer left $50,000 in insurance and Woody worries about a nude scene when he's cast in a revival of Hair.
189. Bar Wars III: The Return of Tecumseh
First aired: 3/15/1990
Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Alan Koss (Alan) , Robert Machray (Fire Marshall), Tim Donoghue (Tucker), Phil Therrien (Deliveryman)
Despite the truce negotiated by Rebecca, the gang decides to warm up the cold war against Gary's Olde Towne Tavern when they notice the statue of Tecumseh the Indian is missing.
190. Loverboyd
First aired: 3/29/1990
Writer: Brian Pollack, Mert Rich
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Richard Doyle (Lloyd Gaines), Tony Di Benedetto (Tony), Jackie Swanson (Kelly Gaines), Steve Giannelli (Steve) , Trish Ramish (Chambermaid)
Woody moons over the fact that Kelly is going to Europe to attend school and Norm suffers through being the designated driver for the evening.
191. The Ghost and Mrs. Lebec
First aired: 4/12/1990
Writer: Dan Staley, Rob Long
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith) , Georgia Brown (Madame Lazora), Kevin Conroy (Darryl Mead), Michael Rupert (Dennis)
Carla feels compelled to call in an exorcist when Eddie's ghost appears in the bar and Rebecca complains to a TV station about a defective hair removal system.
192. Mr. Otis Regrets
First aired: 4/19/1990
Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs
Director: Andy Ackerman
Guest star: Barry Zajac (Barry), Tony Di Benedetto (Tony), Peter Schreiner (Pete), Bebe Neuwirth (Lilith) , Colin Wells (Eric), Christine Cavanaugh (Terry Gardner), Eric Bruskotter (Cutter Gardner)
Sam makes Rebecca jealous in many strange ways by telling her that he scored with Robin's other girl friend, and Woody is flabbergasted when a girl answers his ad for a roommate.
193. Cry Hard (1)
First aired: 4/26/1990
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Tom Anderson
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Roger Rees (Robin Colcord) , Jonathan McMurtry (Jim Montgomery), Eden Bodnar (Receptionist)
Rebecca impresses Sam and the boys when she shows them Robin's fancy apartment while he's out of town. But Sam isn't impressed when he discovers that Robin's been stealing information from the company Rebecca works for.
194. Cry Harder (2)
First aired: 5/3/1990
Writer: Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, Phoef Sutton
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: Peter Schreiner (Pete), Michael Holden (Joe), Roger Rees (Robin Colcord) , James Nardini (James), Jonathan McMurtry (Jim Montgomery), Ron Canada (Agt. Munson), Christopher Darga (Christopher)
Rebecca and Sam both have mixed emotions as they face the fact that Robin Colcord, after proposing to Rebecca, is arrested for insider trading based on information supplied by the once and future owner of Cheers. |
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Starring:
Ted Danson | Rhea Perlman | George Wendt | John Ratzenberger | Kelsey Grammer | Woody Harrelson | Kirstie Alley | Shelley Long | ...more
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Directed By:
James Burrows | Andy Ackerman | Thomas Lofaro | John Ratzenberger | Tim Berry | Rick Beren
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Genre:
Comedy, Television/TV Series
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DVD Release Date:
June 12, 2006
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Format: Region 1
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Rating:
Not Rated
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Year:
1989
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Regional Coding:
R1:
Will only play on North American Region 1 or multi-region DVD players.
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Number of Discs:
4
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Screen Ratio:
Full Screen Edition - 1.33:1
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English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | |
Running Time:
619 minutes
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Studio:
Paramount
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UPC/Barcode Number:
097360404647
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Color: Yes
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