Ep 19. Pick a Con ... Any Con

In Season 1, Episode 19 of Cheers titled "Pick a Con...Any Con", the gang is excited to participate in an annual pool tournament against their rival bar, Gary's Olde Towne Tap. However, things take an unexpected turn when Harry the Hat, a notorious con artist and former acquaintance of Sam, enters the bar and proposes a bet. Harry offers to play in the pool tournament for Cheers, but if he loses, he will give Sam his hat - a valuable hat that he never takes off.

Despite skepticism from the gang, Sam agrees to Harry's proposal and recruits him for the tournament. As the tournament progresses, it becomes clear that Harry may not have the skills to win on his own and must resort to his con artist tactics to cheat his way to victory. Meanwhile, Diane becomes increasingly frustrated with Harry's actions and tries to convince Sam to back out of the bet.

The tension builds as the final match between Cheers and Gary's Olde Towne Tap approaches. With Harry's cheating becoming more blatant, the gang struggles to decide whether or not to continue playing alongside him. In the end, the match takes a surprising turn that forces Harry to reveal the true reason he wanted Sam's hat all along.

In classic Cheers fashion, this episode is filled with witty banter, hilarious moments, and surprising twists. It showcases the dynamic between the bar regulars and their ability to stick together in the face of adversity. "Pick a Con...Any Con" is a must-watch episode for fans of Cheers and anyone looking for a good laugh.