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Cheers· Season 1 · Episode 16

The Boys in the Bar

S01E16·7.3·January 27, 1983·30m·NBC

Cheers' regulars fear the place may become a gay hangout after an old friend and teammate of Sam's reveals his homosexuality in a tell-all book.

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#11In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#56All-timeof 273 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.4
1983First airedJanuary 27, 1983

Guest stars

John RatzenbergerJohn Ratzenbergeras Cliff Clavin
Jack KnightJack Knightas Jack
Harry AndersonHarry Andersonas Harry "The Hat" Gittes
Alan AutryAlan Autryas Tom Kenderson
Kenneth TigarKenneth Tigaras Fred
Tom BabsonTom Babsonas Barney
Wesley ThompsonWesley Thompsonas Photographer
Shannon Sullivanas Reporter #1
John FureyJohn Fureyas Larry
Lee RyanLee Ryanas Bob
Michael Kearnsas Richard
John Blutoas Reporter #2

Crew

James BurrowsJames BurrowsDirector
David IsaacsWriter
Ken LevineKen LevineWriter

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