Ep 13. Battle of the Exes

In the episode "Battle of the Exes" of Cheers season 2, tensions are high when Sam's former fiance, Diane's ex-fiance, and Carla's ex-husband all show up at the bar. As Sam tries to navigate the awkwardness, Diane and Carla both try to prove that they have moved on from their past relationships.

The episode kicks off with Sam feeling confident as his former fiance, Janet, walks into Cheers. However, things quickly become uncomfortable when Janet introduces Sam to her new fiance, who happens to be a successful doctor. Sam can't help but feel insecure and inadequate in comparison.

Meanwhile, Diane's ex-fiance Sumner also shows up at the bar and starts trying to win Diane back. Despite her protests, Sumner persists and even tries to make Sam jealous by flirting with Janet. Diane becomes increasingly frustrated and tells Sumner off, but he still isn't deterred.

The situation becomes even more complicated when Carla's ex-husband, Nick, arrives at the bar looking for a job. Carla is initially resistant to the idea of working with Nick, but eventually agrees to hire him as a dishwasher. However, when Nick starts making advances towards Carla, she becomes angry and resentful.

As the night wears on, tensions between all of the characters reach a boiling point. Janet and Sam have a confrontation about their past, Sumner continues to pursue Diane despite her increasingly blunt rejections, and Carla finally snaps at Nick and tells him to leave. In the end, Sam and Diane are left alone in the bar and have a heart-to-heart about their own past and lingering feelings for each other.

Overall, "Battle of the Exes" is a tense and dramatic episode that explores the complicated dynamics of past relationships. The tension between the characters is palpable, and the episode does a great job of highlighting the awkwardness and discomfort that can arise when exes collide. At the same time, the episode also has moments of humor and lightheartedness, particularly in Carla's interactions with Nick. All in all, it's a great episode that showcases the strengths of Cheers as a show.