Cheers (1982): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Cheers first went out in September 1982 on NBC (Channel 4 in the UK). It ran until 1993, with 11 series and 273 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on Paramount+.

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Why it is worth your time

The bar where everybody knows your name, in Boston. Sam, Diane, Norm, Cliff and later Frasier, in eleven seasons of beautifully written sitcom.

The details

First broadcast: 30 September 1982
Originally on: NBC (Channel 4 in the UK)
On air: 1982–1993
Series: 11
Episodes: 273
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy
Usually found on: Paramount+
First episode: “Give Me a Ring Sometime”

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Cheers: quick answers

When did Cheers start?

On 30 September 1982, on NBC (Channel 4 in the UK).

How many episodes of Cheers are there?

273 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 11 series. The last aired in 1993.

Where can I watch Cheers now?

Officially it is usually on Paramount+, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.