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Cheers S8E1 — The Improbable Dream (1)
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Cheers•Season 8•Episode 1

The Improbable Dream (1)

7.8/10 · 542 votesSep 21, 198923 min

Ranked #5 of 26 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

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Just as Rebecca fears for her sanity because of the erotic dreams she's been having about Sam, multi-millionaire Robin Colcord sweeps her off her feet.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byCherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
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Cast7

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Sam Malone

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Rebecca Howe

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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Cherie Steinkellner

Writer

B

Bill Steinkellner

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Improbable Dream (1)" is episode 1 of Cheers season 8. It scored 7.8/10 from 542 votes, ranking #5 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Burrows and written by Cherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner, it aired on September 21, 1989.

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