Ep 13. Golden Boyd
- TVPG
- February 9, 1989
- 24 min
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8.1 (445)
In the "Golden Boyd" episode of Cheers, season 7 episode 13, the gang at Cheers are introduced to Boyd, a young and talented baseball player who's just been drafted into the major leagues. Sam is particularly excited about Boyd's arrival, as he sees the young athlete as a chance to relive his own glory days on the diamond.
Boyd quickly becomes a regular at Cheers, enjoying the attention from both Sam and the bar's other patrons. However, it soon becomes clear that Boyd's fame and success have gone to his head, and he begins to act increasingly arrogant and entitled. His behavior starts to grate on the others at Cheers, including Sam and Diane, who begin to see him as a bit of a nuisance.
As Boyd's ego continues to grow, he begins to take advantage of his newfound fame, using it to get whatever he wants - including free drinks and romantic attention from women in the bar. Sam is initially impressed by Boyd's confidence, but as the young player becomes more and more obnoxious, Sam starts to wonder if he's made a mistake in bringing him to Cheers in the first place.
Meanwhile, Diane is struggling with her own feelings for Sam, who seems more interested in Boyd than in her. She starts to question her own worth as a woman, and begins to feel like she's being overshadowed by all the attention being lavished on the young baseball star. It's clear that there's tension brewing between Sam and Diane, and it's unclear whether they'll be able to resolve their issues before Boyd causes even more trouble.
As the night unfolds, tensions at Cheers come to a head, and Boyd's behavior finally becomes too much for everyone to handle. Sam tries to set him straight, but it seems like it might be too late - Boyd's fame has gone to his head, and he may never be able to go back to being the humble kid that he used to be.
Overall, "Golden Boyd" is a fun and fast-paced episode of Cheers that explores themes of celebrity, ego, and the price of fame. While it's clear that Boyd may never be the same again, it's also clear that the gang at Cheers will always be there to help each other out - no matter what challenges come their way.