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Cheers S5E17 — Never Love a Goalie (2)
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Cheers•Season 5•Episode 17

Never Love a Goalie (2)

7.4/10 · 586 votesFeb 5, 198724 min

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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Carla and Eddie are now in a relationship. Ever since Carla blew him the kiss and Eddie let in that cheap goal, Eddie has been on a slump. The most superstitious couple ever, Eddie and Carla analyze Eddie's life routine since the slump started, the

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byKen Levine, David Isaacs
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Ted Danson

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Sam Malone

Shelley Long

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Diane Chambers

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Carla Tortelli

George Wendt

George Wendt

Norm Peterson

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Cliff Clavin

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Woody Boyd

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Frasier Crane

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Ken Levine

Ken Levine

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David Isaacs

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James Burrows

James Burrows

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Episode Summary

"Never Love a Goalie (2)" is episode 17 of Cheers season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 586 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Ken Levine, David Isaacs, it aired on February 5, 1987.

Next: E18 · One Last FlingBest of Season 5