Cheers, a long-running sitcom from the 80s and early 90s, largely avoided LGBTQ+ themes. Its most notable instance, 'The Boys in the Bar,' used a gay bar and its patrons as a plot device for comedic situations stemming from Sam's discomfort, concluding with a mild acceptance. Overall, the portrayal was neither strongly affirming nor overtly denigrating, making its net impact neutral due to its incidental nature and dated comedic approach.

The show portrays Christianity, primarily Catholicism through Carla and a more general faith through Woody, as an inherent part of characters' identities. While often a source of lighthearted, character-driven humor, the narrative does not depict the religion itself as problematic or foolish. Instead, it treats adherents with a degree of sympathy, presenting their faith as a normal, if sometimes quirky, aspect of their lives without endorsing negative stereotypes.