Ep 23. The Ghost and Mrs. Lebec
- TVPG
- April 12, 1990
- 23 min
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7.2 (436)
In the Cheers season 8 episode 23 titled "The Ghost and Mrs. Lebec," Carla's husband Eddie Lebec tragically dies in a freak accident. Devastated by his loss, Carla begins seeing Eddie's ghost everywhere she goes, from the bar to her home. Despite her attempts to move on, Eddie's memory lingers on and continues to haunt her.
Meanwhile, the staff at Cheers tries to help Carla through her grief but they struggle to find the right words to console her. They also can't help but feel uneasy themselves, as they begin to encounter some strange occurrences around the bar. When they start seeing Eddie's ghost too, they start to question whether Carla is really seeing things or if Eddie's spirit really is still around.
As the episode progresses, the tension builds as the gang tries to uncover the mystery of Eddie's ghost. They call in a psychic to help, who ends up discovering that Eddie's spirit is stuck in purgatory and needs their help to move on. Together, the group rallies to help Eddie find peace, even as they struggle to come to grips with his loss.
Through it all, the episode manages to balance heavy emotional scenes with moments of humor and levity. As always, the quick wit and sharp humor of the Cheers writing team shines through, making "The Ghost and Mrs. Lebec" a standout episode in the series. Fans of the show will not want to miss this touching and funny tribute to Carla's husband.