Which Cheers episode centers on a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Carla?
Answer
Thanksgiving Orphans
The Cheers episode centered on a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Carla is “Thanksgiving Orphans.”
It is the ninth episode of Cheers’ fifth season, first broadcast on NBC on November 27, 1986. At Diane’s insistence, Carla invites the gang to her home for a potluck because several characters lack appealing holiday plans.
The gathering quickly goes wrong. Norm brings a raw turkey, the side dishes become cold, and frustration turns into one of television’s most famous food fights. Cranberry sauce, mashed yams, peas, carrots, gravy, and pumpkin pie all become ammunition before the group finally settles down to eat.
A common mix-up is assuming the dinner takes place at the Cheers bar. Most of the episode occurs at Carla’s house, while the title refers to the characters’ lonely or unconventional holiday circumstances. Vera Peterson also makes a memorable near-appearance when Diane’s pumpkin pie hits her face.