Cheers Season 7

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Cheers Season 7 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ted Danson is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Cheers Season 7 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Cheers Season 7 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 7 of Cheers includes 22 episodes. It aired from October 1988 to May 1989. This season stars Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman. Ted Danson and Kirstie Alley lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1988. Cheers Season 7 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Cheers Season 7 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ted Danson sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.