The first season of Cheers is an American television situation comedy series that originally aired in the United States on NBC between September 30, 1982, and March 31, 1983, in 22 episodes. The show was created and produced by director James Burrows and writers Glen and Les Charles, who previously worked on Taxi, another sitcom. Cheers was produced by Charles Burrows Charles Productions in association with Paramount Television. The concept and production design of the show were inspired by a public house in Boston, the Bull & Finch, which is now called Cheers Beacon Hill.
When it was first broadcast, critics praised the series as intelligent, sophisticated, cleverly written, well-cast, and well-timed. However, the Nielsen ratings for its original runs were very low. Typically, low ratings result a show’s cancellation, but before the season finale aired, the network renewed it for another season. Reruns of season 1 scored higher ratings than its first airing and the series earned award recognitions, including five Emmy Award wins in 1983. In later years, this season has still elicited positive reviews and is currently available on DVD.
1 - 1Give Me a Ring Sometime Sep. 30, 1982
1 - 2Sam Oct. 07, 1982
1 - 3The Tortelli Tort Oct. 14, 1982
1 - 4Sam at Eleven Oct. 21, 1982
1 - 5Coach Oct. 28, 1982
1 - 6Any Friend of Diane Nov. 04, 1982
1 - 7Friends, Romans, Accountants Nov. 11, 1982
1 - 8Truce or Consequences Nov. 18, 1982
1 - 9Coach Returns to Action Nov. 25, 1982
1 - 10Endless Slumper Dec. 02, 1982
1 - 11One for the Book Dec. 09, 1982
1 - 12The Spy Who Came In for a Cold One Dec. 16, 1982
1 - 13Now Pitching, Sam Malone Jan. 06, 1983
1 - 14Let Me Count the Ways Jan. 13, 1983
1 - 15Father Knows Last Jan. 20, 1983
1 - 16The Boys in the Bar Jan. 27, 1983
1 - 17Diane Feb. 10, 1983
1 - 18No Contest Feb. 17, 1983
1 - 19Pick a Con...Any Con Feb. 24, 1983
1 - 20Someone Single, Someone Blue Mar. 03, 1983
1 - 21Showdown, Part I Mar. 24, 1983
1 - 22Showdown, Part II Mar. 31, 1983