- Sam and Rebecca are preparing for the grand reopening of Cheers. One of Rebecca's last tasks is to deal with the telephone repairman, a Lothario called Bernard who mistakenly thinks he's God's gift to women. Bernard has a belief system about every woman, including Rebecca, who turns down his advances. In the intervening time, Woody has been on his honeymoon with Kelly, although honeymoon is not quite what they would call it as they fought the entire time regarding their religious differences which they see as a major obstacle in having a meaningful and successful marriage. Woody is Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod whereas Kelly is Lutheran Church of America. The Drs. Crane suggest group counseling, in which Lilith and Frasier highlight their own on the most part successful marriage despite their differing religious backgrounds. But it's Frasier's simple advice to Woody that may at least partly solve Woody's problem. Carla has been making ends meet working at a chain bar called Mr. Pubb's. She has hated every minute of her time there, a place where the people are just a little too happy for Carla's taste, a place where she too has been forced to be happy, and a place where she is required to wear a dorky uniform. She is all ready to complete her last shift before heading back to Cheers. Sam sends Norm and Cliff to retrieve Carla, just to make sure she gets back to Cheers in time. Sam later sends Paul, Tim and Alan to retrieve Norm and Cliff. At Mr. Pubb's, Norm, Cliff, Paul, Tim, Alan and Carla ultimately get sidetracked by all that Mr. Pubb's has to offer them - for Carla which includes the hefty paycheck, more than she could get waitressing anywhere else - which may threaten any of them ever returning to Cheers. A blast from the past may at least convince Carla that Mr. Pubb's is not for her.—Huggo
- After a thorough restoration of the bar after Rebecca accidentally burned it down (something Sam is not willing to let her forget), the gang prepares for Cheers' grand re-opening.
As Sam and the others fix up the bar, they are surprised when Woody storms in, claiming his honeymoon with Kelly was anything but pleasant. Though both are Lutheran, they both come from different denominations. Frasier and Lilith both offer to help the two, but are almost sidelined by their own religious differences. Finally, Frasier takes Woody aside and delivers an ultimatum: either he gives in and converts to Kelly's Lutheran religion, or he won't get to see her naked again. Naturally, Woody gives in, Kelly is happy, and Frasier declares that Woody is now 'a man.'
Meanwhile, Carla has been working temporarily at a tacky new bar called Mr Pubb's until Cheers has been fixed. Sam sends Cliff and Norm to get her, only for them to be drawn in by the multiple television sets, large selection of beers from around the world, and numerous complimentary appetizers.
When Cliff and Norm don't return, Sam sends a couple other bar patrons...only for them to get sucked into Mr Pubb's 'trappings' as well. Sam soon goes to check on them, and finds that noone wants to come back to Cheers. Not even Carla, who has received her first paycheck which pays even better than Cheers ever did.
Sam manages to guilt-trip the guys into returning, but is unable to change Carla's mind. Seconds later, Carla changes her mind when she's introduced to a new employee to train: who is a perfect doppleganger of Diane Chambers, right down to the quirky movements and aspirations to be a writer! Naturally, she rushes out of Mr Pubb's screaming.
Later on that evening, Sam is glad to see Carla has returned, but when he questions what made her come back, she refuses to talk about her 'close encounter.'
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