Ep 7. Young Dr. Weinstein

In the fifth season of Cheers, the beloved Boston bar continues to provide laughs, drama, and heartwarming moments for its loyal patrons. In episode 7, titled "Young Dr. Weinstein," the gang at Cheers is introduced to a new character who shakes things up in unexpected ways.

The episode opens with Sam (Ted Danson) and Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) bickering as usual, with Sam lamenting the lack of excitement in his love life and Rebecca proclaiming her independence as a successful businesswoman. Meanwhile, Carla (Rhea Perlman) is incensed by the arrival of a new customer who she deems as pretentious: a young, well-dressed doctor named Weinstein (Mitchell Ryan) who seems to think he's better than everyone else.

As the night goes on, the regulars at Cheers begin to interact with Dr. Weinstein in their own unique ways. Norm (George Wendt) tries to impress him with his beer knowledge, only to be dismissed as a "barfly." Cliff (John Ratzenberger), ever eager to share his pointless trivia, tries to one-up the doctor with obscure medical facts. And Woody (Woody Harrelson) is charmed by the doctor's sophistication and aspirations of becoming a doctor himself.

But it's Carla who takes the biggest issue with Dr. Weinstein, even launching into a tirade about how she hates all doctors and their inflated egos. As the night goes on, however, Carla begins to soften towards the young physician and even has a heart-to-heart conversation with him about her own struggles and insecurities.

As the episode reaches its climax, the gang at Cheers discovers that Dr. Weinstein may not be all he seems. It turns out that he isn't a doctor at all, but rather a medical student who has been pretending to be a practicing physician in order to impress people. The revelation leaves everyone feeling disappointed and a little embarrassed, but ultimately they all rally around the young man and encourage him to pursue his dreams of becoming a real doctor.

In classic Cheers fashion, "Young Dr. Weinstein" is a lighthearted and feel-good episode that showcases the show's trademark blend of witty humor and heartwarming moments. While it may not be the most memorable episode in the series' long run, it's a solid entry in the Cheers canon that will leave viewers feeling satisfied and entertained.