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Cheers Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch Cheers in order
Last updated: September 12 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Set in a Boston bar where everybody knows your name, Cheers is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Here's how to watch every season β and its famous spin-off β in order.
Cheers ran for eleven seasons and became a defining sitcom, centered on the regulars and staff of a cozy Boston bar. From Sam and Diane's will-they-won't-they romance to Norm's barstool wisdom, the show built a rich ensemble whose story flows naturally from season to season β and directly into its acclaimed spin-off.
π Release Order
Release order tracks Cheers season by season, followed by its spin-off Frasier.
- Cheers: Seasons 1β5 (1982β1987) β the Sam and Diane era
- Cheers: Seasons 6β11 (1987β1993) β the Rebecca era
- Frasier (1993) β the spin-off follows Frasier Crane to Seattle
Cheers is a serialized-enough sitcom that its ongoing relationships and cast changes make watching in order the best experience.
π Story Chronology
The story runs straight through in broadcast order. The first five seasons focus on Sam and Diane, the later seasons introduce Rebecca and Woody, and Frasier picks up right after the finale as Dr. Crane starts a new life.
- Cheers: Season 1 (1982) β the bar and its regulars are introduced
- Cheers: Seasons 2β11 (1983β1993) β the ensemble evolves over the years
- Frasier (1993β2004) β the continuation of Frasier Crane's story
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch Cheers in season order from the beginning β the evolving relationships and cast changes land best that way. Once you finish all eleven seasons, continue with Frasier, which carries one of the show's most popular characters into his own long-running series. Release order is the definitive path.
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