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Cheers S2E5 — Sumner's Return
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Cheers•Season 2•Episode 5

Sumner's Return

7.7/10 · 810 votesNov 3, 198323 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Diane's intellectual former fiance returns to reclaim her and puts Sam into an anxiety attack when he tries to measure up by reading Tolstoy.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byMichael J. Weithorn
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Ted Danson

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Sam Malone

Shelley Long

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Diane Chambers

Nicholas Colasanto

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Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso

Rhea Perlman

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Carla Tortelli

George Wendt

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John Ratzenberger

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Episode Summary

"Sumner's Return" is episode 5 of Cheers season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 810 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Burrows and written by Michael J. Weithorn, it aired on November 3, 1983.

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