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Cheers S1E16 — The Boys in the Bar
7.8
Cheers•Season 1•Episode 16

The Boys in the Bar

7.8/10 · 1,049 votesJan 27, 198323 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Cheers' regulars fear the place may become a gay hangout after an old friend of Sam's reveals his homosexuality on TV.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byKen Levine, David Isaacs
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Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Sam Malone

Shelley Long

Shelley Long

Diane Chambers

Nicholas Colasanto

Nicholas Colasanto

Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Carla Tortelli

George Wendt

George Wendt

Norm Peterson

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Cliff Clavin

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Ken Levine

Ken Levine

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David Isaacs

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James Burrows

James Burrows

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Episode Summary

"The Boys in the Bar" is episode 16 of Cheers season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,049 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by James Burrows and written by Ken Levine, David Isaacs, it aired on January 27, 1983.

Next: E17 · Diane's Perfect DateBest of Season 1