Ep 14. I Kid You Not

In the Cheers season 7 episode 14, titled "I Kid You Not," the gang at Cheers is tasked with taking care of Carla's unruly children while she takes a much-needed break. The episode opens with Carla's kids wreaking havoc in the bar, causing chaos and destruction everywhere they go. Desperate for a solution to the problem, Carla turns to her co-workers for help.

Enter Sam, Diane, Coach, Norm, and Cliff, who all step up to the plate to babysit the rowdy kids. At first, things seem to be going well, with the gang bonding with the children and trying to keep them entertained. However, it quickly becomes apparent that taking care of kids is not as easy as it seems.

Diane, in particular, struggles with the responsibility of being a caretaker, as she's never had any experience with children before. Throughout the episode, she tries her best to connect with the kids but gets frustrated when they don't listen to her. Meanwhile, Sam takes a more laissez-faire approach to parenting, letting the kids do whatever they want and hoping for the best.

As the day wears on, the kids become increasingly difficult to handle, and the gang starts to crack under the pressure. Norm can't stop drinking, Cliff keeps spouting random trivia, and Coach is more concerned with getting to his afternoon nap than looking after the children. Eventually, all hell breaks loose, and the bar becomes a warzone of screaming, crying, and broken glass.

Through it all, Carla remains blissfully unaware of the chaos that's been unfolding in her absence. When she returns, the gang tries to put on a brave face and make it seem like everything went smoothly. However, it quickly becomes apparent that they've all been pushed to their breaking point by the misbehaving kids.

In the end, "I Kid You Not" serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of childcare. While the gang may have started the day thinking that it would be easy to watch over a couple of kids, they quickly learn that it's anything but. In the end, they're left with a newfound appreciation for the difficult and often thankless job of being a parent.