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Cheers S5E19 — Dog Bites Cliff
7.5
Cheers•Season 5•Episode 19

Dog Bites Cliff

7.5/10 · 606 votesFeb 19, 198723 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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On his postal route, Cliff is bitten by a dog, and decides to sue the owner for $200,000. Madeline, the dog's owner, ends up being a beautiful, voluptuous woman, but one that is up front about wanting to help Cliff despite the fact that she

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byJoanne Pagliaro
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Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Sam Malone

Shelley Long

Shelley Long

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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James Burrows

James Burrows

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Joanne Pagliaro

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Dog Bites Cliff" is episode 19 of Cheers season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 606 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Joanne Pagliaro, it aired on February 19, 1987.

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