Cheers (TV Series) Snow Job (1984) User Reviews

"I'm afraid they're all bills" "Ok, I give them to Bill as soon as I see him"

[pedroedro · 6/10 · 10 September 2019]

In this episode we have Sam going to Vermont to an obviously false funeral of an uncle, in order to go the ski weekend with his buddy's, an anual tradtion of Sam. Diane however has knowledge of this and toys with Sam. I enjoyed this episode , mainly because it shows how Sam really cares for Diane, because we all know he wouldn't be coming back for anyone else, it's just that woman that has that effect on him. Diane knowing the exact time Sam comes back is very good as an interplay with Carla. Cliff and Norm have subplot about Cliff being jealous of Norm's friends, but it's kind of pointless in my opinion, it would've been funnier if they pursued this story with a different approach. An Ok episode. 6/10 ****** Peter Shelby

Dominatrix

[Hitchcoc · 6/10 · 14 August 2019]

Diane finds out that Sam always goes to Vermont this time of year to ski with his buddies. Of course, he lies to her, saying he is attending a funeral. But someone already told her about the ski trip, so she is able to manipulate the situation and drive him crazy. The episode had few sparks for me. A subplot concerning Cliff and Norm doesn't quite do it either.

Snow Job (#2.18)

[ComedyFan2010 · 6/10 · 9 May 2014]

Sam goes every year for this weekend to a ski resort with his buddies. This year Diane is sure he won't do it, but he comes up with a story that his uncle died and he is going to the funeral. Only he keeps on having guilt feelings and comes back to talk to Diane. And Cliff is jealous of Norm's other friend.

This episode is pretty boring. Actually Diane is irritating more than usually and it is sad to see Sam being so weak and let her ruin his life.

And the story with Cliff and Norm had potential but it was so short I almost didn't notice it.

Strained Relationships

[dgplatt-60121 · 8/10 · 9 March 2024]

This episode features not one but two relationships in trouble: Sam and Diane and Norm and Cliff. The former is threatened by Sam going off on a ski weekend, while the latter is threatened by Norm's new friend George.

This is yet another S&D episode which will have long lasting effects on their relationship, but the central conceit is pretty funny. Whenever Sam tries to deceive someone, it's soon clear he's really bad at it, and this is no exception. The interplay between the two is Season One quality, and both lovers get in a few choice lines (the best one: Diane's "what tone is that, Sam?"). The timing of Sam's multiple returns is also great.

The B plot isn't that much, but it shows that Norm and Cliff are fated to be friends forever. George has Norm's lazy attitude (and Bruins tickets!), but Cliff is Norm's real pal, whether Norm likes it or not.

There's a third gag plot involving Coach's attempt to beat his record for fewest broken glasses in a month. Once again, the show proves Less Is More by not showing the bed of feathers Coach uses to cushion the glasses, or the slip on the banana peel that ends his quest.