Cheers was broadcast for 11 seasons. The NBC sitcom premiered on September 30, 1982, and concluded on May 20, 1993, following the residents, workers, and regulars of a Boston bar.
The series began with Ted Danson as Sam Malone, Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Nicholas Colasanto as Coach, Rhea Perlman as Carla, George Wendt as Norm, and John Ratzenberger as Cliff. Although its premiere ratings were poor, Cheers eventually became one of American television’s most successful sitcoms.
The show produced 275 episodes, including its feature-length finale, “One for the Road.” A common mix-up is confusing the number of seasons with the number of episodes or with the run of Frasier, its best-known spin-off. Cheers also received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series in all 11 seasons.