As Cheers' bar lights dimmed for the last time, viewers watched the end of a beloved era in television history.
The series debuted on September 30, 1982, and became an NBC Thursday-night staple. Cheers ran for 11 seasons, airing its final episode on May 20, 1993.
The Los Angeles Times reported that an estimated 93 million people tuned in for the series's last episode. These staggering numbers cemented Cheers' place in television history as the second-most-watched finale after the 1983 M*A*S*H series ender, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," with over 100M viewers, reported The Washington Post.
The Cheers finale, “One for the Road,” was a farewell made for its fans. Every beloved character found a satisfying ending, familiar faces returned for one last toast, and the series closed its doors with a warmth and charm that lingered long after the screen went dark.
Parade Daily? SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox ?
Entertainment Weekly reported that the 98-minute episode revisited the infamous Sam (Ted Danson) and Diane (Shelley Long) romance one last time, six years after they split. However, they realized that despite rekindling their relationship, they weren't meant to be together forever after making plans to marry and move to Los Angeles.
But before that, his longtime friends Carla (Rhea Perlman), Cliff (John Ratzenberger), Norm (George Wendt), Fraiser (Kelsey Grammer), and Woody (Woody Harrelson) gave Sam every reason not to leave the bar and his friends behind. Sam said, “All you fellas do is just sit there and watch the world go by. You don’t need me for that.”
He added, “I need more than this. You should need more than this. I am not your mother. This is not your home.” After the group walked out, they returned. Cliff delivered a memorable one-liner: "You gotta go a lot further than that to insult us.”
Also in the episode, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) married Don (Tom Berenger), Woody joined the Boston City Council, and got Norm a job there, and Cliff received a work promotion.
But it was the show's final minutes that perfectly summed up the series. Norm told Sam, “You know what I think the most important thing in life is? It's love.”
"I don't think it matters what you love, Sammy," the character said. "It could be a person, it could be a thing, as long as you love it totally, completely, without judgment. You could never be unfaithful to your one true love. You always come back to her," Norm concluded, alluding to the Cheers bar.
Alone, the character of Sam uttered the series final words, “Boy, I tell ya,” he mutters, “I'm the luckiest son of a b**** on Earth" before a patron knocked on the door, and Sam told them, "We're closed."
Cheers aired 275 episodes in total. Over its 11-season run, the show became a beloved television staple, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate with viewers today.
Hence then, the article about in 1993 a beloved sitcom s last call made television history was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( In 1993, a Beloved Sitcom’s Last Call Made Television History )
Also on site :
- TTW Announces Top 50 Nightlife Travel Destinations in the World for 2026
- 'Barbie' Star Shares Emotional Tribute to Eric Dane
- This Terrible New Olympic Event Must Be Exiled From the Games Forever