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The Sonny & Cher Show (1976–1977) — comedy on CBS
About The Sonny & Cher Show
The Sonny & Cher Show ended on August 29, 1977. It was a variety comedy series that aired on CBS, with its final episode broadcast in 1977 after running for two seasons. The show was part of the declining genre of musical variety shows but managed to stay on air for its full run despite the genre's overall waning popularity.
The series was a reunion of Sonny Bono and Cher following their divorce, offering a mix of sketches, songs, and guest appearances. It was produced by experienced writers Frank Peppiatt and John Aylesworth, and featured the duo making more subdued opening conversations that referenced their personal lives, including Cher's marriage to Gregg Allman and her pregnancy during production. The show included appearances by notable guests such as Muhammad Ali, Barbara Eden, Tina Turner, and Betty White, among others.
The cast included Sonny Bono as Sonny and Cher as Cher. It aired its final episode in 1977, ending its run after 23 episodes in the second season.
The Sonny & Cher Show episode schedule
34 aired
Aired · 34
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 1977 | S2·E23 | Show 34 |
| March 11, 1977 | S2·E22 | Show 33 |
| March 4, 1977 | S2·E21 | Show 32 |
| February 25, 1977 | S2·E20 | Show 31 |
| February 18, 1977 | S2·E19 | Show 30 |
| February 11, 1977 | S2·E18 | Show 29 |
| February 4, 1977 | S2·E17 | Show 28 |
| January 28, 1977 | S2·E16 | Show 27 |
| January 21, 1977 | S2·E15 | Show 26 |
| January 14, 1977 | S2·E14 | Show 25 |
| December 19, 1976 | S2·E13 | Show 24 |
| December 12, 1976 | S2·E12 | Show 23 |
| December 5, 1976 | S2·E11 | Show 22 - Christmas Episode |
| November 28, 1976 | S2·E10 | Show 21 |
| November 21, 1976 | S2·E9 | Show 20 - Thanksgiving Episode |
| November 14, 1976 | S2·E8 | Show 19 |
| November 7, 1976 | S2·E7 | Show 18 |
| October 31, 1976 | S2·E6 | Show 17 - Halloween/Election Day Episode |
| October 24, 1976 | S2·E5 | Show 16 |
| October 17, 1976 | S2·E4 | Show 15 |
| October 10, 1976 | S2·E3 | Show 14 |
| October 3, 1976 | S2·E2 | Show 13 |
| September 26, 1976 | S2·E1 | Show 12 |
| April 11, 1976 | S1·E11 | Show 11 |
| April 4, 1976 | S1·E10 | Show 10 |
| March 28, 1976 | S1·E9 | Show 9 |
| March 21, 1976 | S1·E8 | Show 8 |
| March 14, 1976 | S1·E7 | Show 7 |
| March 7, 1976 | S1·E6 | Show 6 |
| February 29, 1976 | S1·E5 | Show 5 |
Show 4 earlier episodes
| February 22, 1976 | S1·E4 | Show 4 |
| February 14, 1976 | S1·E3 | Show 3 |
| February 7, 1976 | S1·E2 | Show 2 |
| February 1, 1976 | S1·E1 | Show 1 |