Ep 26. An Old-Fashioned Wedding (2)

Cheers season 10 episode 26, An Old-Fashioned Wedding (2), follows former barmaid and waitress, Diane Chambers, as she returns to the bar for a visit and decides to get married to her partner, Reed Manchester, in the bar's back room. The episode is the second part of a two-part series finale and follows the events of the first part, titled An Old-Fashioned Wedding (1).

The episode starts with the bar in chaos as Diane and Reed's wedding plans are thrown into disarray due to the bride's last-minute jitters. Diane's ex-husband, Sam Malone, who is also a bartender at Cheers, tries to console her and convince her to go through with the wedding. Meanwhile, the rest of the bar staff and customers try to help with the preparations for the ceremony, each bringing their unique skills and approach to the task at hand.

As the wedding guests start to arrive, tensions rise between Diane and her fiancé Reed, who feels neglected and unappreciated. Reed confronts Diane about her lack of commitment to the relationship and accuses her of still having feelings for Sam. The tension escalates into a full-blown argument just as the ceremony is about to begin. Sam walks in on the argument and tries to intervene, but he only makes things worse, leaving Diane and Reed on the brink of breaking up.

However, in a moment of clarity, Diane realizes that she wants nothing more than to be with Reed and decides to go through with the wedding. The two exchange vows in a touching ceremony officiated by former bar regular, Father Mulcahy.

As the reception begins, the bar regulars all offer their toasts and congratulations to the happy couple. Sam, still feeling the sting of Diane's rejection, tries to make amends and wishes the couple well. In the end, the atmosphere is one of love and acceptance as the bar patrons come together to celebrate the union of Diane and Reed.

An Old-Fashioned Wedding (2) is a heartwarming finale to the series, tying up loose ends and bringing the characters' stories to a satisfying conclusion. It showcases the strength of the relationships built over the years at Cheers, as well as the lasting impact that the bar has had on its patrons and employees. The episode is a fitting tribute to the show's legacy and is sure to leave viewers with fond memories of their time spent with the Cheers gang.