The lives of the disparate group of employees and patrons at a Boston watering hole called "Cheers" over eleven years is presented.
Over much of this period, Sam Malone (Ted Danson), a womanizing ex-Boston Red Sox pitcher and an alcoholic, owns the bar, its purchase and this life, which was his salvation from his alcoholism, which was largely the cause of the end of his baseball career.
He ends up having a love-hate relationship with intellectual Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), who he hired as a waitress and whose cultured mentality is foreign to anyone else in the bar.
He also has an evolving relationship with Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), who managed the bar for the Lily Corporation, which bought it from Sam, but whose outward business savvy belied the fact that she was a mess of a woman who was struggling to find her place in life.
The regular patrons are largely a bunch of self-identified losers, who bond because of their shared place in life, and because "Cheers" is their home away from home, and in many ways more a home than their actual home as witnessed by the fact that there "everybody knows your name".
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User reviews
Laura Green
9/10
The nostalgic tunes evoke a sense of comfort and familiarity, just like the bar itself, where everybody knows your name. The soundtrack of Cheers is not just a collection of songs, but a vital element that breathes life into the beloved characters and their interconnected stories, making it a timeless classic in television history.
John King
2/10
The music used in Cheers sometimes felt disconnected from the emotional depth of the scenes, failing to enhance the dramatic moments or comedic timing, leaving a sense of awkwardness in the overall viewing experience.
Donald Garcia
10/10
The soundtrack of Cheers encapsulates the heart and soul of the show, perfectly capturing the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Boston watering hole. Each melody transports me back to the iconic bar where the lives of the eclectic group of employees and patrons unfolded over eleven memorable years.
Betty Lewis
8/10
The diversity of musical styles and moods in the Cheers soundtrack reflects the eclectic mix of personalities and experiences of the characters, creating a rich and engaging listening experience that truly brings the show to life.
Matthew Lewis
8/10
The Cheers soundtrack perfectly captures the nostalgic and warm atmosphere of the Boston bar, making me feel like I'm part of the quirky group of patrons and employees.
Charles Nelson
10/10
The music effortlessly sets the tone for the complex relationships and dynamics within the show, from Sam Malone's charming yet flawed persona to the witty banter between the regular patrons. It enhances every scene, immersing me in the world of Cheers and making me feel like a part of the close-knit community.
Deborah Brown
3/10
The soundtrack of Cheers often felt repetitive and uninspired, lacking variety in its musical themes and failing to capture the diverse personalities of the characters in the show.
Daniel Hall
7/10
The music in Cheers enhances the emotional depth of the characters' relationships, adding a layer of poignancy to their personal struggles and triumphs over the 11-year period.
Joshua Adams
5/10
Carol Hernandez
1/10
The instrumental arrangements in the soundtrack of Cheers seemed outdated and unoriginal, failing to create a memorable or distinctive musical identity for the series, ultimately blending into the background without leaving a lasting impression.
