Ep 12. Honor Thy Mother

In the episode "Honor Thy Mother" of Cheers season 9, tensions between Carla and her mother, Maddie, come to a head when Maddie comes to visit. As Carla struggles to deal with her difficult relationship with her mother, the gang at Cheers tries to offer their support.

Meanwhile, Rebecca takes on the task of organizing the bar's annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. However, she quickly becomes overwhelmed by the amount of work involved and turns to Sam for help. Sam, eager to impress Rebecca, offers to take on more responsibility, but soon finds himself in over his head.

As the chaos of Thanksgiving preparations ensues, the gang at Cheers is forced to confront their own family issues. Woody, struggling with the recent loss of his father, finds comfort in his new role as a family man. Norm, feeling neglected by his wife, turns to his bar buddies for companionship. And Frasier, dealing with his own problematic family dynamics, tries to offer Carla advice on how to improve her relationship with her mother.

As tensions rise and emotions run high, the gang at Cheers learns the importance of family, both biological and chosen. And in the end, they come together to celebrate Thanksgiving as a community, united in their love and support for one another.

With its signature blend of humor and heart, "Honor Thy Mother" is a touching and relatable episode that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the power of friendship.