Ep 11. Woody Interruptus

In Cheers season 9 episode 11, Woody Interruptus, Woody is faced with a tough decision when an old flame returns to Boston and tries to rekindle their romance. Meanwhile, Norm is struggling with his marriage and seeks advice from the gang at Cheers.

The episode opens with Woody's ex-girlfriend, Beth (played by Amanda Wyss), surprising him at the bar. Woody is shocked to see her and seems hesitant to pick up where they left off. However, Beth is relentless and continues to flirt with Woody throughout the episode, even going as far as to buy him a motorcycle.

Meanwhile, Norm is having problems in his marriage with Vera and turns to the gang at Cheers for advice. Everyone shares their own personal stories of marital problems and offer Norm various pieces of advice. However, none seem to stick until Frasier tells him to simply listen to his wife and understand her point of view. This advice seems to resonate with Norm and he heads home to work things out with Vera.

Back at the bar, Woody has had enough of Beth's advances and decides to end things once and for all. However, just as he's about to break the news to her, Beth reveals that she's engaged and was only trying to make her fiancé jealous by flirting with Woody. Woody is relieved and the two part on good terms.

Overall, the episode tackles themes of past relationships and marital problems in a lighthearted and humorous way. The chemistry between Woody and Beth is palpable and their scenes together are some of the highlight moments of the episode. Additionally, the advice given to Norm is relatable and offers a unique perspective on how to handle communication in a marriage. All in all, Woody Interruptus is a classic episode of Cheers that is sure to leave audiences both laughing and pondering their own personal relationships.