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Cheers
1982–1993
· TV Show
· 22 min episodes
· 11 seasons
A
MEANRANK
81/100
Where it ranks
- Mean Score #126
- IMDb #241
- Metacritic #31
- RatingGraph #333
- Rotten Tomatoes Critics #179
- Metacritic Critics #55
+3 more
- Metacritic Audience #26
- Criticker #123
- Trakt #285
Every rating
63–95
out of 100
Split
Lowest is Criticker on 63, highest is Rotten Tomatoes viewers on 95.
See the TV shows the platforms disagree about most →The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Details
- Created by
- Glen Charles, James Burrows, Les Charles
- Released
- 30 September 1982
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Episodes
- 269 across 11 seasons
- Awards
- 39 wins, 125 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 164 →39 wins from 164 nominations across 34 ceremonies
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical 1993 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical 1993 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Kirstie Alley | Nominee |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical 1993 | Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Comedy Series 1993 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series 1993 | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series 1993 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series | James Burrows | Nominee |
| Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production 1993 | Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production | Robert Bramwell | Winner |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series 1993 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Tom Berenger for playing "Don Santry" | Nominee |
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
11 nominations, 6 won
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Bebe Neuwirth | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Bebe Neuwirth | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Winner |
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| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Winner |
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| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Frances Sternhagen | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
Outstanding Comedy Series
11 nominations, 4 won
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| Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
6 nominations, 3 won
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | Winner |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Michael Ballin, Bob Douglas, Doug Grey, Tom Huth | Winner |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Michael Ballin, Robert Douglas, Douglas Grey, Thomas J. Huth | Winner |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Sam Black, Robert Crosby, Jr., Robert Douglass, Thomas J. Huth | Nominee |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special | Bob Douglas, Doug Grey, Thomas J. Huth, Pete San Filipo | Nominee |
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
13 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Angell | Winner |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | Winner |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Ken Levine, David Isaacs | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Janet Leahy | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Peter Casey, David Lee | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Peter Casey, David Lee | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Lloyd | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Lloyd | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Glen Charles, Les Charles | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Ken Levine, David Isaacs | Nominee |
| Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | David Lloyd | Nominee |
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
11 nominations, 2 won
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| Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James Burrows | Winner |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
10 nominations, 2 won
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
10 nominations, 2 won
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| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Ted Danson | Nominee |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical
9 nominations, 2 won
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| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Ted Danson | Nominee |
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Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical
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| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical | Nominee |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
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| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production)
6 nominations, 1 won
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| Outstanding Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Sheila Amos | Nominee |
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Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication
2 nominations, 1 won
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| Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Ted Danson | Nominee |
Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series
2 nominations, 1 won
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| Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Rhea Perlman | Nominee |
Outstanding Film Editing for a Series
2 nominations, 1 won
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Outstanding Live and Tape Sound Mixing and Sound Effects for a Series
2 nominations, 1 won
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Funniest Newcomer - Male or Female
1 nomination, 1 won
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Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production | Robert Bramwell | Winner |
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
1 nomination, 1 won
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Outstanding Individual Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences
1 nomination, 1 won
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Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
5 nominations
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| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Frances Sternhagen for playing "Esther Clavin" | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Alexis Smith for playing "Alice Anne Volkman" | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Georgia Brown for playing "Madame Lazora" | Nominee |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Tom Berenger for playing "Don Santry" | Nominee |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Sheldon Leonard for playing "Sid Nelson" | Nominee |
Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication
1 nomination
| Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Kirstie Alley | Nominee |
Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series
1 nomination
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Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics
1 nomination
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Outstanding Art Direction for a Series
1 nomination
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Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Multi-Camera Production
1 nomination
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Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production)
1 nomination
| Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series (Multi-Camera Production) | Robert Bramwell, Peter J. Chakos | Nominee |
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
1 nomination
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1 nomination
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
1 nomination
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