Cheers Trivia

100+ Cheers Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: August 20th, 2024

Raise a glass and dive into Cheers Trivia! Celebrate the iconic TV series that brought us the beloved bar where “everybody knows your name.” Test your knowledge of the quirky characters, memorable episodes, and behind-the-scenes secrets of the show that defined '80s and '90s sitcoms. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this trivia will make you feel right at home in the world of Sam, Diane, Norm, and the gang. Ready to see how much you know about Cheers?

General Information about "Cheers"

Question: How many episodes did "Cheers" have during its 11 seasons?

Answer: 275 episodes

Question: In what year did "Cheers" air its series finale?

Answer: 1993

Question: What was Sam Malone’s nickname when he was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox?

Answer: Mayday Malone

Question: Which actress played the role of Diane Chambers?

Answer: Shelley Long

Question: Who played Cliff Clavin, the know-it-all bar regular in "Cheers"?

Answer: John Ratzenberger

Question: How many seasons did "Cheers" run?

Answer: 11 seasons

Question: What was the setting of "Cheers"?

Answer: A bar in Boston

Question: Which "Cheers" character was known for his sarcastic remarks and frequent appearances at the bar?

Answer: Norm Peterson

Question: Who portrayed Frasier Crane in "Cheers"?

Answer: Kelsey Grammer

Question: Which "Cheers" character was a bartender and former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: What role did Rhea Perlman play in "Cheers"?

Answer: Carla Tortelli

Question: What is the title of the final episode of "Cheers"?

Answer: One for the Road (Series Finale)

Question: Who played Cliff Clavin’s mother in "Cheers"?

Answer: Frances Sternhagen

Question: Which character was a psychiatrist who later had his own spin-off show?

Answer: Frasier Crane

Question: What was the name of the bar in "Cheers"?

Answer: Cheers (America’s Favorite Tavern)

Question: Who joined the cast of "Cheers" as Rebecca Howe after Shelley Long's departure?

Answer: Kirstie Alley

Question: Who was known as the trivia-spouting bar regular in "Cheers"?

Answer: Cliff Clavin

Question: Who was the main character and owner of the bar in "Cheers"?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: What sport team did Sam Malone play for before owning Cheers?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

Question: Who replaced Coach as the bartender in "Cheers"?

Answer: Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd

Question: Which actress played the role of Lilith Sternin, Frasier Crane's wife?

Answer: Bebe Neuwirth

Question: Who played the role of Frasier Crane in "Cheers" and its spin-off?

Answer: Kelsey Grammer

Question: What role did Rhea Perlman play in the show "Cheers"?

Answer: Carla Tortelli

Question: Who was the bar's owner in the TV show "Cheers"?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: What was the name of the original owner of Cheers before Sam Malone bought the bar?

Answer: Gus O'Malley

Characters and Cast

Question: Which actor portrayed the know-it-all mail carrier Cliff Clavin?

Answer: John Ratzenberger

Question: Who was the main character and bartender in "Cheers"?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: What was the name of the bar where the show "Cheers" took place?

Answer: Cheers (America’s Favorite Tavern)

Question: Who played the role of Norm Peterson in "Cheers"?

Answer: George Wendt

Question: What was Diane Chambers’ role at Cheers?

Answer: Waitress and love interest of Sam Malone

Question: Who replaced Coach after his character's death?

Answer: Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd

Question: Which "Cheers" character was a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: What was the occupation of Frasier Crane in "Cheers"?

Answer: Psychiatrist

Question: Who did Shelley Long play in "Cheers"?

Answer: Diane Chambers

Question: What was the original role of Cliff Clavin before becoming a main character?

Answer: A minor role added after John Ratzenberger’s audition

Question: Who was the actor known for playing Frasier Crane?

Answer: Kelsey Grammer

Question: Which character in "Cheers" had pen pals with Woody Boyd before meeting him?

Answer: Coach Ernie Pantusso

Question: What was the relationship between Carla Tortelli and Nick Tortelli in "Cheers"?

Answer: They were ex-spouses

Question: Which "Cheers" character had an on-again, off-again relationship with Sam Malone?

Answer: Diane Chambers

Question: Who portrayed the character of Rebecca Howe?

Answer: Kirstie Alley

Question: Who was known as the wisecracking, cynical waitress at Cheers?

Answer: Carla Tortelli

Question: What role did Shelley Long play in "Cheers"?

Answer: Diane Chambers

Question: Who were the main cast members of "Cheers" in the first season?

Answer: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, and Nicholas Colasanto

Question: Which character is introduced in season 4 as the new bartender at Cheers?

Answer: Woody Boyd

Question: Who was the actress that played Diane Chambers in "Cheers"?

Answer: Shelley Long

Question: Which character did Kelsey Grammer portray in "Cheers"?

Answer: Frasier Crane

Question: Who played the character Woody Boyd in "Cheers"?

Answer: Woody Harrelson

Question: What was the nickname given to Sam Malone during his baseball career?

Answer: Mayday Malone

Question: Who was the character Cliff Clavin in "Cheers"?

Answer: A mail carrier known for his trivial knowledge

Question: Which "Cheers" character had a series finale where they married a plumber?

Answer: Rebecca Howe

Plot and Episodes

Question: What event occurred in the series finale of "Cheers"?

Answer: Rebecca Howe married a plumber

Question: Which character's death was addressed in the season four opener of "Cheers"?

Answer: Coach Ernie Pantusso

Question: In which season did Rebecca Howe become a central character?

Answer: Season 6

Question: What was the name of the final episode of "Cheers"?

Answer: One for the Road (Series Finale)

Question: How many seasons of "Cheers" featured Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane?

Answer: 6 (Seasons 5-11)

Question: Which "Cheers" character was frequently the subject of "fun trivia games" in the bar?

Answer: Cliff Clavin

Question: Who did Frasier Crane marry during the "Cheers" series?

Answer: Lilith Sternin

Question: What season did "Cheers" rank number one in Nielsen ratings?

Answer: Season 9

Question: Who replaced Shelley Long’s character after her departure in "Cheers"?

Answer: Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe

Question: In which season does Sam Malone return to Boston after selling the bar?

Answer: Season 6

Question: Who helped Sam Malone regain ownership of Cheers in the show?

Answer: Robin Colcord

Question: Which character has a gambling problem in the seventh season of "Cheers"?

Answer: Woody Boyd

Question: What was the title of the pilot episode of "Cheers"?

Answer: Give Me a Ring Sometime

Question: What type of bar was Cheers based on?

Answer: An Irish Pub (America’s Favorite Tavern)

Question: Who did Diane Chambers date after her relationship with Sam Malone ended?

Answer: Frasier Crane

Question: Which season finale featured the wedding of Woody Boyd?

Answer: Season 10

Question: What was the cause of Coach’s absence in the fourth season of "Cheers"?

Answer: Coach died off-screen due to Nicholas Colasanto's death

Question: Who did Shelley Long portray in the early seasons of "Cheers"?

Answer: Diane Chambers

Question: Which character is known for engaging in "fun trivia games" with other bar patrons?

Answer: Cliff Clavin

Question: Who did Carla Tortelli marry after her first marriage ended?

Answer: Eddie LeBec

Question: How many episodes did "Cheers" air during its run?

Answer: 275 episodes

Question: What was the name of the game that Sam Malone and Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern frequently played?

Answer: Practical jokes and competitions

Question: In which season did Frasier Crane join the main cast of "Cheers"?

Answer: Season 5

Question: What happened to Rebecca Howe in the series finale of "Cheers"?

Answer: She married a plumber and quit the bar

Question: Who was the know-it-all character frequently seen playing trivia games in "Cheers"?

Answer: Cliff Clavin

Behind the Scenes and Cultural Impact

Question: What was the original name of the bar that later became Cheers?

Answer: Mom's

Question: Which actor was originally considered for the role of Sam Malone before Ted Danson was cast?

Answer: Fred Dryer

Question: How many Primetime Emmy Awards did "Cheers" win during its 11 seasons?

Answer: 28

Question: What was the name of the actor who played Norm Peterson?

Answer: George Wendt

Question: Which character in "Cheers" was famous for entering the bar with the phrase "NORM!"?

Answer: Norm Peterson

Question: Who played the role of Cliff Clavin in "Cheers"?

Answer: John Ratzenberger

Question: What sport did Sam Malone play before buying Cheers?

Answer: Baseball (Boston Red Sox)

Question: Who directed the majority of the episodes in "Cheers"?

Answer: James Burrows

Question: Who was the actress that played Rebecca Howe in the later seasons of "Cheers"?

Answer: Kirstie Alley

Question: Which "Cheers" character had a crossover appearance in the TV show "Wings"?

Answer: Frasier Crane

Question: How did the show "Cheers" explain the death of Coach Ernie Pantusso?

Answer: He was said to have passed away between seasons

Question: Who played the character Woody Boyd, who joined the cast after Coach's death?

Answer: Woody Harrelson

Question: How did the producers decide to set "Cheers" in a bar?

Answer: They wanted a setting where characters could interact like a family

Question: What network aired the reruns of "Cheers" in the United States?

Answer: Nick at Nite

Question: Who were the original creators of "Cheers"?

Answer: James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles

Question: Who was the actress known for playing Frasier Crane's wife in "Cheers"?

Answer: Bebe Neuwirth

Question: Which season of "Cheers" introduced the character Rebecca Howe?

Answer: Season 6

Question: What item did the Smithsonian decline due to its size from "Cheers"?

Answer: The original bar set

Question: Which spin-off show from "Cheers" featured Kelsey Grammer's character?

Answer: Frasier

Question: What was the working title for the "Cheers" theme song before it became "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"?

Answer: Another Day

Question: Who was the bartender and main character in "Cheers"?

Answer: Sam Malone

Question: Which "Cheers" character was known for his obsession with trivia and facts?

Answer: Cliff Clavin

Question: Who played the character Diane Chambers in "Cheers"?

Answer: Shelley Long

Question: Which actress was added to the cast after Shelley Long's departure from "Cheers"?

Answer: Kirstie Alley

Question: What city is the bar Cheers located in?

Answer: Boston