It is a battle for the ages!  The rematch of a titanic struggle between two superpowers that last resulted in America breaking free from England's grasp!  And our conquering heroes this time around isn't Washington versus King George, it's even better.  It's Sammy Malone versus Robby Colcord in a bar games battle royal!  And our undercard is also quite impressive - Carla inherits some big bucks while Woody embraces nudity on stage.  Order up a couple of pints of thick, warm ale and enjoy "Indoor Fun with Sammy and Robby" and "Fifty-Fifty Carla"!  (S8E19 starts - 9:20 / S8E20 starts - 29:10)

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S8E19 Indoor Fun with Sammy and Robby / S8E20 Fifty-Fifty Carla

We get Woody trying to win over the last member of the Gaines family and getting more than he bargains for.  We get the "We Are The Champions" cold open.  We get Frasier running with scissors.  We get the future bestseller "Good Girls, Bad Boys".  Could you ask for anything more?  I think not.  Order up a couple coconut cocktails and enjoy "Woody or Won't He?" and "Severe Crane Damage"!  (S8E17 starts 13:20 / S8E18 starts 31:40)

S8E17 Woody or Won't He? / S8E18 Severe Crane Damage

The bar is back open and marking a historical milestone in Cheers lore.  For it is a two-part celebration of the next steps Rebecca Howe and Robin Colcord have taken in their budding romance.  However, Robin is caught by Sam having multiple flowers in the bouquet.  Has Rebecca found true love with her sweet baby?  Will Sam be a true friend and expose Robin's lies.  And more importantly, which bar patron will win the Cheers betting pool regarding Rebecca and Robin's next steps?  All that plus you will finally find out how many taters Yaz hit.  Order up some bubbly and enjoy "Finally! Part 1" and "Finally! Part 2".  (S8E15 starts 12:10 / S8E16 starts 31:25)

S8E15 Finally! Part 1 / S8E16 Finally! Part 2

School is back in session across the United States as well as at our  favorite bar!  Rebecca's favorite college professor returns to Boston only to divert her focus to continuing education with Sammy.  Plus we get to watch the legendary Alex Trebek guest star as Cliff's bucket list gets reduced by one as he earns a spot on Jeopardy!  All that plus Sam's little black book has been stolen and the gang pulls out all the stops to garner its return!  Head on down to roller rink, order a couple sodas and enjoy "Sammy and the Professor" and "What is...Cliff Clavin?"!  (S8E13 starts 8:00 / S8E14 starts 27:00)

S8E13 Sammy and the Professor / S8E14 What is...Cliff Clavin?

A serious rift has emerged across the Cheers landscape.  First, between Norm and his secretary, Doris.  Then between Sam and Robin's opinion of him. But most importantly, between George and Randy and their respective ratings of these episodes.  Who is right?  Who is wrong? The public hasn't been split on such an important question since "Who shot J.R.?"  So choose a side, order up some scotch and  enjoy "Feeble Attraction" and "Sam Ahoy"!  (S8E11 starts 11:10 / S8E12 starts 31:25)

S8E11 Feeble Attraction / S8E12 Sam Ahoy!

The gang at Cheers serve a dual purpose this week - first class entertainment and educational lessons worthy of a masterclass.  From method acting to inflationary monetary policy of the 80s to defeating security systems, one will walk away as smart as Cliff Clavin after these episodes.  Plus, find out which of the men of Cheers is most manly in the beard department.  (And a public service warning this week - the core of the 2016 Cubs were dismantled during taping and we take some time to reflect).  Soak up couple of IPAs and enjoy "Two Girls for Every Boyd" and "The Art of the Steal"!  (S8E9 starts 13:35 / S8E10 starts 37:30)

S8E9 Two Girls for Every Boyd & S8E10 The Art of the Steal

Here lies the body (I mean career) of Eddie Lebec (I mean Jay Thomas) - are we here to celebrate the character, mourn the man or a little both of both?  A classic episode where Carla's ice-capade skating husband tragically meets his demise with a large dose of real-life backstory as the cause.  Plus, an attempt to perform a religious ceremony on newly-named Frederick Crane goes awry while becoming intertwined with a failing retirement party in the bar.  All that, plus you get the honor of learning how to play Hide Bob's Pants!  Order up some sacramental wine and enjoy "Death Takes a Holiday on Ice" and "For Real Men Only"! (S8E7 starts 12:50 / S8E8 starts 38:40)

S8E7 Death Takes a Holiday on Ice / S8E8 For Real Men Only

What would it take for you to sell your most prized possession in life? Just ask Sam.  How do you get a group of lazy employees to do their jobs?  Norm has some insight.  And all of this is happening while the Cranes are waiting for their baby to arrive and Rebecca is focused on the 100th anniversary of the bar!  Order up a few beers at five cents a pop and enjoy "The Two Faces of Norm" and "The Stork Brings a Crane"! (S8E5 starts - 13:40 / S8E6 starts - 33:55)

S8E5 The Two Faces of Norm / S8E6 The Stork Brings a Crane

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)

S8E3 A Bar is Born / S8E4 How to Marry a Mailman

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) 

S8E1 The Improbable Dream, Part 1 / S8E2 The Improbable Dream, Part 2

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)

Season 7 Finale - Interview with Phoef Sutton

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)

S7E19 The Gift of the Woodi / S7E20 Call Me Irresponsible

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)

S7E17 Hot Rocks / S7E18 What's Up, Doc?

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)

S7E15 Don't Paint Your Chickens / S7E16 The Cranemakers

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)

S7E13 Golden Boyd / S7E14 I Kid You Not

George Tsakiridis and Randy Woodbury embark on a weekly rewatch of the classic TV sitcom Cheers! in a podcast that engages classic television, 80's pop culture, and nostalgic euphoria. George is an actor/writer from Chicago, IL and Randy is a screenwriter currently based out of London.

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