Ep 4. The Norm Who Came in from the Cold
- TVPG
- October 10, 1991
- 22 min
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7.8 (371)
The Norm Who Came in From the Cold is the fourth episode of season ten of Cheers. This episode follows the regulars of Cheers as they receive a surprise visit from Norm's former secretary, who has left her job and her husband and is seeking refuge from the bitter cold and a broken heart.
As the regulars attempt to figure out why she has really come to Cheers, they each share their own relationships struggles and relationships advice with her. Carla tells her to end her marriage, while Sam urges her to reconcile with her husband, and Frasier advises her to take some time for herself and focus on her own happiness.
Meanwhile, Woody is feeling the pressure of an upcoming exam that he has to pass in order to become a bartender, and he enlists Cliff and Norm to help him study. However, the guys quickly become distracted and end up in a heated debate over the best way to make a margarita, leaving Woody frustrated and angry.
As the night wears on and the temperatures continue to drop, the regulars begin to worry about Norm's former secretary's safety and well-being. When she decides to leave the bar and face the cold once again, they band together to help her find a warm place to stay.
In the end, The Norm Who Came in From the Cold showcases the warmth and camaraderie that the regulars of Cheers always seem to have, even when it comes to perfect strangers.