Ep 12. Please Mr. Postman

Please Mr. Postman is the twelfth episode of the seventh season of Cheers. Set in the iconic Boston bar, the sitcom follows the lives of the bar's regular patrons and employees. The episode centers around Cliff, a mailman and regular of the bar, who discovers a postal error that could change his life forever.

The episode begins with Cliff complaining about his job as a postal employee and the monotony of his daily life. He even considers quitting his job until he receives an unexpected letter in the mail. The letter informs him that he has been named the winner of a one million dollar sweepstakes.

Thrilled with the news, Cliff decides to celebrate at Cheers with his friends. However, when he shows them the letter, they quickly become skeptical and begin to question its authenticity. They worry that Cliff may be the victim of a scam and may end up losing money instead of winning it.

Determined to prove them wrong, Cliff sets out to collect his prize money in person. He sets up an appointment to meet with the representative of the sweepstakes company who informs him that he has to pay a small fee to claim his prize. Cliff is hesitant but ultimately decides to pay the fee in order to receive his money.

Meanwhile, back at the bar, the regular patrons are growing increasingly worried about Cliff's whereabouts. They begin to suspect that something is not right and decide to take matters into their own hands. They track down the sweepstakes company and discover that it is a fake operation.

In a dramatic turn of events, the group rushes to the airport to stop Cliff from boarding the plane to claim his prize. They arrive just in time to stop him and reveal the truth about the sweepstakes company. Cliff is devastated, realizing that he has been taken advantage of, but his friends rally around him to support him in his time of need.

The episode ends with Cliff receiving a letter from the real sweepstakes company, informing him that he has won a free trip to Hawaii. Overjoyed, he shares the news with his friends and the bar erupts into cheers and celebration.

Please Mr. Postman is a heartwarming episode that highlights the strong bonds of friendship and the importance of looking out for one another. It also addresses the issue of scams and the importance of being cautious when it comes to unexpected money or prizes.