Ep 9. From Beer to Eternity

During the Cheers season 4 episode 9, titled "From Beer to Eternity," the Cheers gang finds themselves in a bit of trouble when Norm starts a bar brawl with a group of construction workers. The fight is quickly broken up, but it leaves the bar in shambles. The insurance company refuses to cover the damages, leaving Sam and the gang to come up with a creative solution to pay for the repairs.

Meanwhile, Rebecca, who has recently been going through a bit of a rough patch, decides that it's time for her to start a new chapter in her life. She quits her job at Cheers in order to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. This decision ends up causing a bit of a stir in the bar, particularly with Woody, who is worried about his own future at Cheers without Rebecca there to help guide him.

Another storyline that plays out during the episode involves Frasier and Lilith. After catching Lilith in a lie, Frasier becomes suspicious of her, and starts to believe that she may be cheating on him. This leads to a confrontation between the two of them, which ultimately ends with Lilith confessing that she has taken on a second job in order to pay for a surprise vacation for the two of them.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that all of these storylines are connected. Sam and the gang hatch a plan to turn Cheers into a nightclub in order to raise money for the bar repairs. Rebecca, who is desperate for work, ends up auditioning to be the club's emcee, and lands the job. Frasier and Lilith come to the club to celebrate their reconciliation, only to find that Lilith's second job is working as a go-go dancer at the nightclub.

Overall, "From Beer to Eternity" is a classic episode of Cheers that manages to balance multiple storylines and character arcs without ever feeling overcrowded or bloated. It's a perfect example of what made the show so successful for over a decade - witty writing, charming characters, and a commitment to telling stories that remained true to the show's premise and tone.