Cheers
tv·TV-PG·Sep 30, 1982·
Cheers: 1/10 woke – timeless, apolitical barroom comedy driven by character flaws and relationships, with zero forced diversity or social justice lectures.
Cheers is a classic 1980s-1990s sitcom set in a Boston bar, centering on lighthearted barroom antics, romantic entanglements (primarily Sam Malone with Diane Chambers and later Rebecca Howe), ensemble camaraderie among archetypal characters like Norm, Cliff, Carla, Coach/Woody, Frasier, and Lilith, and character-driven humor rooted in personal flaws, relationships, and workplace mishaps.
The show features a predominantly white, straight, traditional cast that organically fits the setting, with no forced diversity, race- or gender-swapping, or identity politics shaping its premise or narratives. Its overall woke score of 1/10 reflects the near-total absence of progressive ideology, social justice lectures, systemic oppression critiques, or activist intent across seasons, prioritizing timeless, apolitical entertainment through comedic misunderstandings and broad appeal, with only incidental, stereotypical gags on topics like LGBTQ themes treated as light farce rather than central messaging.
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8 earlier seasons not shown. Wokeometer focuses on modern content from 1990 onward.
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We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
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