Where to start withCheers
2 versions · originally a series, 1982
Themes: Friendship, Community, Finding your place, Post-career life, Romance.
Start with Cheers (Les Charles, 1982) — the series. Cheers exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a series in 1982; each is ranked below by what it does best.
These interconnected sitcoms capture the bittersweet humor of found families navigating personal reinvention within the confines of iconic bars.
✦ Most fans start here
Cheers (1982)
The original tv
✦ Start hereCheers
Les Charles · Series · 1982
Cheers (1982) serves as the definitive origin point, establishing the foundational wit and ensemble chemistry of a blue-collar Boston bar that defines the entire franchise's comedic legacy.
1993 series
Frasier
David Angell · Series · 1993
Frasier (1993) shifts the focus from a communal pub to the refined professional and domestic life of a psychiatrist, offering a sophisticated, character-driven evolution of the original series' DNA.
Common questions
Is Frasier a direct sequel to Cheers?
Yes, Frasier is a spin-off series featuring the character Dr. Frasier Crane. After his time at the bar in Cheers, the character moves back to his hometown of Seattle to start a new life and host a radio show, continuing the story established in the original series.
What order should I watch Cheers and Frasier?
You should watch Cheers in its entirety before starting Frasier. Since Frasier is a spin-off that begins immediately following the conclusion of Cheers, watching the original series first provides the necessary character background and context for the events and relationships depicted in the subsequent show.
How long is the original Cheers series?
The original Cheers series ran for eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993. It consists of 275 episodes in total, documenting the daily lives and interactions of the staff and patrons at the bar. Following the finale, the character Frasier Crane transitioned into his own spin-off series.
Should I watch Frasier if I enjoyed the character dynamics in Cheers?
Yes, Frasier is a logical choice for fans of Cheers. It maintains the comedic tone and ensemble-based storytelling found in the original series while focusing on the life of a character introduced during the later seasons of Cheers as he navigates his new environment in Seattle.