Sam (Ted Danson), a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, owns and runs Cheers, a cozy bar in Boston. Somewhat snobby, beautiful and intelligent Diane (Shelley Long) - forced to become a waitress when her fiancé jilts her, constantly bickers with Sam. Eventually, they fall in love. Several wacky characters make the bar their home-away-from-home, including sarcastic waitress Carla (Rhea Perlman), beer-loving Norm (George Wendt) and Boston letter carrier Cliff (John Ratzenberger). A few seasons later, Sam sells the bar to buy a boat and sail around the world. But his boat sinks and he returns to bartending. Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), the new (more ambitious) manager, hires him back. They love to hate each other and eventually get together as well.

Episode 1: The Little Match Girl
Rebecca's smoking gets her into big trouble when she accidentally starts a fire in the bar and blames it on faulty wiring.

Episode 2: The Beer is Always Greener
Carla is forced to clean up her act and behave nicely when she's has to find another job while Cheers is being rebuilt. Woody's faith in Kelly is shaken when he learns they have religious differences.

Episode 3: The King of Beers
Norm's new job seems like a dream come true when he becomes a beer taster at a brewery. Rebecca finds she can't tear herself away from the bar's new slot machine.

Episode 4: The Magnificent Six
Henrí challenges Sam to a contest to see who the bigger ladies ‘man is. Rebecca resorts to desperate measures in her quest to quit smoking.

Episode 5: Do Not Forsake Me O' My Postman
Maggie returns to Cheers and Cliffie, this time claiming she's carrying his baby. Rebecca hires a hack songwriter to create a jingle for the bar.