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Cheers S5E9 — Thanksgiving Orphans
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Cheers•Season 5•Episode 9

Thanksgiving Orphans

8.6/10 · 877 votesNov 27, 198624 min

Ranked #3 of 26 in Season 5•+0.8 vs season avg

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The gang gathers at Carla's house for a Thanksgiving dinner of frozen turkey and overdone peas.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byBill Steinkellner, Cherie Steinkellner
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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

Crew3

James Burrows

James Burrows

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Bill Steinkellner

Writer

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Cherie Steinkellner

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Thanksgiving Orphans" is episode 9 of Cheers season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 877 votes, ranking #3 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by James Burrows and written by Bill Steinkellner, Cherie Steinkellner, it aired on November 27, 1986.

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