Ep 8. Bad Neighbor Sam

In Cheers season 9 episode 8, titled "Bad Neighbor Sam," the gang at Cheers deals with a new neighbor who is causing problems for everyone. Sam (Ted Danson) confronts the neighbor, Donald (Timothy Carhart), after he blocks the bar's alley, making it impossible for deliveries to be made. Donald, who is a successful businessman, is uninterested in making peace with Sam and the gang, and even threatens to buy Cheers and turn it into a parking lot.

Meanwhile, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) is distraught after Robin Colcord (Roger Rees) tells her he has to travel to Brazil for business and will be gone for weeks. She decides to take a business trip of her own, hoping to impress Robin and advance her career. However, when she returns to Cheers, she finds out that Robin has married another woman in Brazil.

Carla (Rhea Perlman) is also dealing with a difficult situation. Her daughter, Carla Maria (Allyce Beasley), announces that she is marrying a man that Carla and the rest of the gang disapprove of. Carla struggles to come to terms with her daughter's decision and tries to find a way to prevent the marriage from happening.

The episode culminates in a confrontation between Sam and Donald, with the rest of the gang rallying behind Sam. While Sam initially tries to reason with Donald, he eventually loses his cool and a physical fight breaks out. In the end, the gang comes up with a creative solution to get Donald to back down and allow the deliveries to resume.

Overall, "Bad Neighbor Sam" is a classic episode of Cheers, with the perfect mix of humor and drama. The various subplots allow the different characters to shine and show off their unique personalities. At its core, the episode is about the importance of standing up for what you believe in and not letting bullies win.