Ep 7. Coach in Love (2)

Coach is in love with a woman named Barbara, whom he met on a singles cruise. However, he is hesitant to ask her out because he is insecure about his age and lack of romantic experience. Meanwhile, Sam and Diane play a game of one-upmanship, trying to prove who is more cultured.

The episode begins with Coach reminiscing about his time with Barbara on the cruise and telling the regulars at Cheers about her. He expresses his desire to ask her out but is afraid she will reject him because of his age and lack of experience with women.

Sam and Diane overhear Coach’s conversation and decide to intervene. Sam advises Coach to be confident and take the risk, while Diane suggests that he take Barbara to a cultural event to impress her. This leads to a hilarious competition between Sam and Diane, with each trying to prove that they are more cultured than the other.

Meanwhile, Cliff and Norm eagerly offer to help Coach practice his lines for asking Barbara out. However, their advice proves to be more of a hindrance than a help, as they suggest cheesy pickup lines that make Coach even more nervous.

In the end, Coach decides to take Diane’s advice and asks Barbara to a classical music concert. However, he is so nervous that he accidentally spills his drink on her. Despite this mishap, Barbara is charmed by Coach’s charisma and agrees to go out with him.

The episode ends with a heartwarming scene of Coach and Barbara on their date, dancing to a romantic song. The regulars at Cheers watch on, cheering them on and expressing their happiness for Coach.

Overall, “Coach in Love (2)” is a sweet and funny episode that highlights the enduring love story between Coach and Barbara. It also showcases the witty banter and playful competition between Sam and Diane, further solidifying their romantic tension. This episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and a great introduction for new viewers.