The best episode written by Phoef Sutton is "Dinner at Eight-ish", rated 9.2/10 from 5 user votes. It was "directed by James Burrows". "Dinner at Eight-ish" aired on 2/26/1987 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Young Dr. Weinstein".
Frasier and Lilith invite Sam and Diane over for dinner to celebrate their first week of cohabitation. But things start going wrong when Lilith finds out Frasier and Diane were engaged, and she locks herself in the bathroom. Then Sam and Diane have an argument as well. Meanwhile Cliff agrees to babysit Carla's kids.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Stung by Diane's attitude, Sam tries to impress her by getting reservations at the most exclusive restaurant in Boston.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Cliff drastically alters his personality after no one from the bar comes to visit him during his hospital stay with appendicitis.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
The gang tries to reassure a nervous Mr. and Mrs. Boyd back in Indiana that Woody is fine and has wonderful friends in Boston by making a home movie of an average day at Cheers.
Director: Tim Berry
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Lilith persuades Frasier to give up everything urban and move with her to a cabin in the wilds.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Rebecca dreams of a perfectly romantic day with Robin. Robin on the other hand has dared Sam to a series of adolescent challenges.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Sam hires a new bar manager that everyone seems to like, then learns how low Rebecca has sunk in her pursuit of new employment.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Denise finds herself wanting to sue her own client when Boston's most celebrated plastic surgeon is under fire for unorthodox techniques. Shirley takes on a difficult case involving an Alzheimer's patient which touches her personally. Meanwhile, Alan and Denny fight their own demons as Alan asks his new secretary to protect him from night terrors and Denny undergoes an MRI.
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Alan finds himself all alone against the firm when he decides to defend Jerry Espenson from charges of attempted murder, torture and terrorist threats. Denise and Daniel Post get closer as Daniel second chairs a case against parents who are constantly harassing their daughter's teacher. Meanwhile, Paul is worried about the impact Denny's pending nuptials may have on the firm.
Director: Bill D'Elia
Writer: Phoef Sutton
After meeting Irma for a date, Alan finds himself defending her when she is charged with a sex crime by protesting topless. Meanwhile, Denise finds it difficult to remain close to Daniel when he invites her to his own funeral, and Garrett faces his toughest challenge yet when Catherine invades his office.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Shirley covertly asks Alan for help when nude photographs of her surface for auction. Paul sends Brad in undercover when he suspects his daughter is once again using drugs, and Denny is inspired by a case involving self-defense electrocution.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Sam is happy to be the subject of Diane's psychology term paper until he learns just exactly what the Don Juan syndrome is.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Woody's rich girl friend doesn't fully appreciate his inexpensive but heartfelt birthday gift and Rebecca transforms herself to further her career prospects.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Rebecca decides on a new goal in life and begins by flattering John Hill in an effort to get his lease for the bar.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Rebecca prepares herself to spend her first night with Robin Colcord while Sam takes the first step towards owning the bar again.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Rebecca and Sam both have mixed emotions as they face the fact that Robin Colcord, after proposing to Rebecca, is arrested for insider trading based on information supplied by the once and future owner of Cheers.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
In the afterglow of their intimate encounter, Rebecca becomes determined to deny that it ever happened, to the gang at the bar, to Robin and to herself.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Woody tries to convince his friends that he got a small part on Spenser: For Hire and Cliff and Norm quarrel about a practical joke involving a chimpanzee.
Director: Tim Berry
Writer: Phoef Sutton
With Nolan searching for Irisa, Amanda is forced to take on the badge as Deputy when the shocking murder of one of their own rocks Defiance.
Director: Andy Wolk
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Woody delves into Sam's legendary black book to find a date to impress his former girl friend, who is coming to Cheers to introduce her fiancé.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Diane is haunted by the memories of the couple who lived a long and happy life together in the home she and Sam have purchased.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Rebecca thinks she's finally got a shot at Evan Drake when he invites her and Sam for a weekend aboard his yacht.
Director: N/A
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Sam and Rebecca let their imaginations run free during a weekend of baby-making and dream up different versions of their future progeny.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Alan decides to help Jerry with his first big attempted-murder case, but has to take drastic action when Jerry's courtroom outbursts jeopardize the case. Meanwhile, Shirley is shocked to discover that Ivan has yet to inform Missy that they are "divorced," and Brad becomes uncomfortable with a reoccurring word in his new relationship.
Director: Robert Yannetti
Writer: Phoef Sutton
Cliff helps his girl friend improve her appearance then regrets it when all sorts start to hit on her, including Sam.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Phoef Sutton