Cheers season 9

The ninth season of Cheers, an American television sitcom, originally aired on NBC in the United States between September 20, 1990, and May 3, 1991. The show was created by director James Burrows and writers Glen and Les Charles under production team Charles Burrows Charles Productions, in association with Paramount Television.

Background
Cheers is a sitcom that started in 1982. Though it experienced early low ratings, the show became a part of mainstream culture. The sitcom is set in a Boston bar originally owned by Sam Malone, a retired baseball pitcher, but Sam sells the bar at the start of Season 6. Waitress Carla Tortelli, bartender Woody Boyd and manager Rebecca Howe, work at the bar and serve regular patrons Norm Peterson, Cliff Clavin and Frasier Crane. The show was a key part of NBC's "Must See TV" Thursday night lineup.

Cast and characters

 * Ted Danson as Sam Malone
 * Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe
 * Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli
 * John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin
 * Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd
 * Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane
 * George Wendt as Norm Peterson


 * Recurring characters
 * Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith Sternin-Crane
 * Jackie Swanson as Kelly Gaines
 * Roger Rees as Robin Colcord

Accolades
In the 43rd Primetime Emmy Awards (1991), this season won four Emmys: Outstanding Comedy Series of 1990–1991, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Kirstie Alley), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Bebe Neuwirth), and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (James Burrows).