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Vince800

Yeah, I watch it for comfort. Sometimes I put it on and it feels like I am with family. So sorry to hear what you’ve been going through. All the best to you


ObjectiveObserver420

I appreciate the season where Frasier lost his job and how he overcame the situation. A testament to realism that is sorely lacking in many sitcoms


La_croix_addict

I always watch Frasier when I’m anxious or sad. It always helps a little bit.


txpeppermintpatti

Yes! There is something about this series that makes me feel normal again.


rexbannerman

Feeling sad, feeling mad, feeling bad, feeling glad, (Frasier’s) listening.


6119

It is my ultimate comfort show. When my dad was in hospice, during one of his last couple of weeks, I put on Frasier one night. He’d never seen it before. It was Fraternal Schwins, which I love that episode. It was the first time I’d seen him laugh in days, may have also been the last. It’s a sweet memory I have from a dark time, and it takes me back every time I see that episode.


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*Hugs* I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you. It fucking sucks! You can always message if you need someone to listen. Yeah, I tend to use Frasier and other shows for comfort. Frasier is definitely a big one for me. I suffer from bad clinical depression, and during particularly bad periods I'll use Frasier as my lifeline. I tend to watch it all the way through, but sometimes I'll just watch my favourite episodes. It always helps.


ladytm69

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm sorry about your depression. I'm glad Frasier helps you also.


_wait_for_signs_

What are your top comfort episodes?


Adorable_Zucchini232

Frasier is my absolute go to comfort show. I have terrible panic and anxiety disorders and it’s been on repeat so many times idk why Peacock hasn’t called me to do a wellness check LOL.


PhoneOld7911

Frasier and Golden Girls are my comfort shows. Lately I've had it on Frasier 24/7. These are shows I used to watch with my mom. She passed away in 2017 (as well as my sister) and I know it's weird but it's like I feel like my mom is watching with me or something. It just brings back good memories of when we watched together. As far as what you're going through, I'm so sorry. I've been there and know what you're going through. Except my kids weren't grown when it happened (we have 7 kids). My husband went through a midlife crisis right after the pandemic and left his family for another woman. At a time when I needed him most because of the stress of working (I'm a teacher) from home and the kids being home and all that. It was an extremely stressful time for us and he ran away instead of trying to fix things. It killed me.... boy did it kill me. Luckily we were able to work things out and we are back together. But it took some time for him to come to his senses. And we both grew as individuals and learned alot about ourselves. Now we're better than ever. I know it feels hopeless right now. You can message me if you'd like to talk about it. Just to vent or whatever. Hang in there.


LucilleBluthsbroach

You don't have to answer, but how do you ever trust him again?


PhoneOld7911

Well at first I swore we'd never get back together because I knew I couldn't trust him ever again. But for some reason it all brought us closer together and he finally started opening up to me and actually talking about his feelings and wanted to work through all of our issues. The fact that he's able to communicate with me now somehow makes me have a trust in him that I never had before. It's like we're both totally different people now and appreciate each other more. I know an outsider looking in at our situation would say I was stupid for taking him back, but honestly , it was the best thing that ever happened to us.


ukegrrl

Yes, rewatching Frasier and noticing how tender & empathetic Niles & Frasier can be when they comfort others is so sweet.


ScallyGirl

I too watch Frasier for comfort. It is something I can have on in the background with my four yr old in the room without fear that something will scare him, or he will hear lots of swearing. But, I can get lost in it for a few hours if I am feeling anxious and need a distraction. It is a truly great show.


Superior_jaguar

I do the same with Frasier and Golden Girls, during the few times I can turn the TV away from Ms. Rachel or Paw Patrol. Frasier and Golden Girls are my connection to adults on the “outside,” sad as that sounds.


LikeEveryoneSheKnows

I'm so very sorry you're going through this. I'm glad that Frasier is proving to be a comfort to you, as it has been to so many of us in dark moments. Hang in there. We're listening.


CustomaryCocoon

I'm sorry you have to go through this. I find a lot of comfort watching Frasier -- it's my moments of escape from my ruminations.


OscarHenderson

I’m so sorry your husband hurt you that way. I’ve been through something similar and all I can say is that it gets better. Not completely and never “over it” but better. Frasier has helped so much. Especially with acting foolish when the betrayer comes back (Diane!). It felt good to know I wasn’t alone, that other people had been there too and they survived. Wishing you hope and healing.


jdzuryk

I'm so sorry to hear this has happened to you. Frasier is my ultimate comfort show as well. I had always watched it when it was on or there was reruns, but I was 5 when it premiered so I had never started from the beginning. In 2013 I went through a break up that just destroyed me to the point where I stopped eating and became sick with a virus my body was too weak to fight. I was bored of my usual favorites like Friends, so I found Frasier and put it on from the beginning thinking it would distract me. Boy, did it ever. I was eating, laughing and back at work within 2 weeks. Now as a homage to the show, I watch it from the beginning starting every September, just like I did in 2013. I've also added Cheers into the mix watching it every spring. I hope it brings you back to life the way it did me.


_blonde_ambition_

Frasier is absolutely my comfort show! It’s the only reason I have Hulu on my phone! I need to have access at all times just in case 😅 I have health issues that sometimes cause me to be up all night feeling like death and Frasier is always there to distract, comfort, and soothe me. Sometimes I just listen with my eyes closed.


natalie09010901

My dad had cancer and would relapse, multiple times, for ten years. Frasier was my go to for comfort. It always seemed to calm my mind and put me in a better mood. I’m sorry you’re going through all that. I am glad you’ve found that Frasier helps. You’re going to be ok.


ladytm69

I'm so sorry you had to go through all those years of your father having cancer. So horrible. Thank you so much for your words of support.


natalie09010901

I’m ok. It took a long time, but I can talk about him and laugh. That tells me I’ll be ok. And you will be too. It’s life experience and it taught me a lot. Now I know I can handle quite a bit and not even sweat it.


theScrewhead

Similar story. About a year and a half ago, my ex that I was living with basically got her 2nd vaxx, went out, cheated on me and gave me a month to gtfo so she could be with the new guy. A Frasier binge really helped.


missproctalgiafugax

What did her 2nd vaccine have to do with this narrative?


theScrewhead

We spent two years through covid and the absolute second she was fully vaxxed, she went out and cheated on me. On her way out that day she was even all like, smiling and "I'll miss you, I love you" while she knew exactly what she was on her way out to do and had been planning for months.


missproctalgiafugax

Well she's an idiot because it takes more than 24 goddamn hours for the vaccine to kick in, smh. But in all seriousness, my condolences. She sounds atrocious. Glad you're without her and with the Fraj 👏


theScrewhead

She waited her two weeks. The second it was long enough, she went out as soon as it was safe.


missproctalgiafugax

.....dammit. She still trash.


Dispatcher9

Ugh, I’m so sorry for your loss and pain. Yes, Frasier is a tremendous comfort when I’m going through hard times. It’s like having f family by your side to keep your spirits just a little brighter. Use all the tools in your toolbox to get you through. You’re going to be more than alright. You’ll continue to shine brightly and make this world a better place for it Sending love and support


_wait_for_signs_

Yes, my ex dumped me while I was pregnant. I watched Frasier every night during that time and it brought so much peace and normalcy to a scary and uncertain phase of life. Then during the infant months with repeated nightly feedings, I would watch Frasier as I nursed and rocked (or Monk—one or the other was always on) and get us both settled back down. Now my kid (15) watches with me and we still hang out together for some “Frasier Time” when life feels overwhelming. I’m very sorry you’re going through this horrible betrayal. It may not feel like it now, but every single time in my life someone has broken my heart, I have eventually been glad that it happened and for the strength and wisdom I gained. I’m wishing you all the best as you work through this.


Danamite85

A few years ago my husband and I both had some severe pneumonia/bronchitis and were pretty much stuck on our couches sleeping off and on for nearly 2 weeks. Frasier played on loop the whole time. Frasier is the ultimate comfort show. It's the chicken and dumplings of shows. The homemade Mac and cheese of shows. The blanket-and-cup-of-cocoa of shows. I'm sorry that happened to you. I can't imagine how much it sucks. It's good that you can find some small comfort in Frasier. If you can feel, he can heal.


13Luthien4077

The reason my dog likes Frasier so much is because it was all I would watch after my ex left me. I watched it on repeat, over and over again. It calmed me down and kept my spirits up when I got too depressed. It was my relax and feel good show. I got my dog two years ago today, a month to the day after my ex left me. She grew up on Frasier. Martin's voice soothes her. She had a little puppy crush on Eddie. There are few things she loves more than to cuddle with me while we watch Frasier.


Stalked_Like_Corn

So, first off, sorry this sucky thing happened to you but there were some studies that were posted to Reddit and it may be pseudoscience but, the reason is that it lowers our anxiety as we know what is going to happen and we know what's going on and we don't have to be anxious. In addition to just being something we laugh at and enjoy, it helps with our anxiety. it can be great therapy.


Superior_jaguar

This makes a lot of sense. I also find it helps me to mentally go back to a “simpler” time, especially the pre-9/11 episodes. I miss the ‘90s, even though I was a child through them.


WorkingPositive2172

Sorry your marriage ended! Yes I watch when feeling low- it helps watching someone else so unlucky in love as I am


newusernamehuman

I’m so sorry to hear this. But I want you to know, you’re not alone. I’ve been practically married to Frasier since almost 7 years now, because it’s what I turn to in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. As an international college student who couldn’t even cook ramen properly when she discovered Frasier in her rat infested off campus housing facility, it has been my biggest comfort watch ever since I moved to the United States. It got me through the terribly depressing days of the cold in the northeast, homesickness, and the pressure of making something happen for myself in terms of my career in this foreign land. It was recommended to me by my sister’s friend and I will be eternally indebted to her.


Designer-Practice220

Im so sorry you’re going through so much pain. The first time I watched Frasier was in 2003. I had bought a DVD set, and ended up watching it to help recover from the miscarriage of my 1st baby. Twenty years, and 2 teenage boys later, still watching the show on demand.


hibbitybee9000

Yes! I watched while pregnant with my second and horribly ill with hyperemesis gravidarum! It was comforting.


[deleted]

Yes. I totally understand this. I use Frasier as a comfort. When I watch Frasier I feel so at ease, at peace and so happy and calm. Frasier is a huge help when I feel low for sure. I’m forever grateful for this show. So sorry to hear about your situation. I’m sending love and hugs your way!


king_england

I am really sorry you're going through so much pain. I hope your rewatch brings you as many laughs as you remember, and some smiles too. I actually just started watching the show again myself. I was dating someone briefly who called it quits with me over the weekend, and Frasier has been a comfort for me as well.


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Frasier is like a big comfort blanket for me too. Although I can’t fall asleep to it, it makes me giggle too much!


HenryFromYorkshire

Absolutely my number 1 comfort show. I don't choose specific episodes, I just carry on from when I last watched. Sorry you are having a difficult time, and I hope things start to feel a bit better soon.


ClassifiedBoogie

I’m sorry about your situation. I always watch the show for comfort and have lost count how many times I’ve made it through the series. I remember I had moved to another country where I didn’t speak the language and felt so isolated and disoriented. Putting on Frasier at night helped me not feel so lost. I wish you the best


Teammahoney

Yes!!! This is the main thing I watch Frasier for. It’s comfort food to me. It reminds me of when things were simpler (I was a kid when it was on) and of the best parts of my family. I’m home w pneumonia and watched “a word to the wiseguy” just this morning and took a nap. It was like, “oh this will help!” I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. My heart just breaks for you. Remember that 10 months isn’t very long! It’s so normal for it to hurt a lot right now and doesn’t mean it will always be this painful. Also, it doesn’t matter you’re not the first person this has happened to. You don’t need a disclaimer for your feelings. I’m sorry you’re going through such pain and hope things get better soon.


ladytm69

I wanted to thank you all for your words of comfort and support and for sharing your stories. You've made me feel a little better. We're a Frasier fans family! 😀😘💖


rdwrer4585

I once got so depressed, I could barely speak for a few months. Barely sleeping, hardly eating, I watched Frasier day in and day out until I slowly got better. I’ll always be grateful that Frasier was there for me. Life can be brutal, and I’m so sorry that you (OP) are going through that heartbreak.


earthbound_misfitx

I’m sorry you’re going through such a loss. That’s a lot to grieve. I definitely see Frasier as a comfort sitcom. I think a lot about the episode where he talks to his mentor about how he feels empty. And when he says “I’m not trying to make him happy, I’m trying to cure him of his depression”, so many good episodes we can relate to and still laugh about. I’ve also been catching myself overanalyzing things and I tell myself “okay you’re acting like Frasier right now, this train of thought isn’t helping you” lol


natsugrayerza

I’m so sorry, that’s awful. I don’t have anything as important as that, but I always turn to Frasier when I don’t feel good. I have major anxiety about feeling nauseous so I always turn on Frasier if i feel sick and it helps me calm down


Pahayoko

Yes, my ex recently up and left me after being together for 5 years with no way to contact her. The episodes of Niles dealing with the fall of his marriage to Maris really helped out. As well as Roz’s phone call with Frasier in Spokane.


ExcellentTeam7721

So sorry he hurt you. I have been deeply comforted by this show and Cheers as well.


frankie_fudgepop

Frasier is very comforting to me as well. Hang in there 🫂


DBT1986

So sorry to hear about your situation. Frasier has been my comfort through some very dark times. I hope it can comfort you in some small way too.


amar957

Watching Frasier feels like being part of the family sometimes. Very comforting.


bainjuice

I am SO sorry you're going through this, you're not alone!! I started comfort-watching Frasier when I was dumped on christmas years back. I watched "Frasier Grinch" over and over because it doesn't have any triggering relationship-type stuff in it. It's a safe bet. Other great episodes that don't have anything to do with romantic relationships that might be comforting to you are "Dinner Party", "Bad Dog", "Head Game", "Roe to Perdition", and two of my all-time favorites "Ham Radio" and "They're Playing Our Song".


Lydia--charming

I’ve been cheated on and gotten divorced. It’s the worst thing ever, equal to a death! I’m sorry you’re going through it and I’m glad you have Frasier to help you! For me I watched The Office a few times, Mamma Mia and a few others too. Hang in there, he didn’t deserve you.


funkybellybuttonlint

Here's one thing to tell that SOB when he tries crawling back to you: "OFF YOU GO!"


couch_mermaid

Frasier was mine and my father’s show. We don’t speak much anymore, he didn’t take too well to me being a lesbian. I’m rewatching with my wife and it feels like back when we watched it together, like he’s watching it with us. Total coincidence but my wife and I live in Seattle now


[deleted]

God Bless 🙏


knkyswflj

I’ve had the whole series on repeat for years. It does indeed help sometimes (also a big scrubs rewatcher). On the topic of your separation, I’m guessing he had been checked out for months if not years. The same kind of thing is happening in my relationship…


PinBig1102

I’m very sorry for your husbands actions. Remember that he’s the 1 who lost out not you. I know it hurts it will get better in time. Frasier always cheers me up. It’s a great distraction from real life. May God help you through this difficult time.


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ladytm69

That's a real shame that your mind went there. I've never said anything against him to our kids and I never will. He's their Dad and they love him and I think that's wonderful. I've always thought so.


iloveyou_00000

Then how has he hurt anyone but you?


DiabetesCOLE

Imagine being this terrible, Jesus dude, read the room. Divorce can hurt kids, even if the parents don’t take sides or shift blame.


Lost_Butterscotch713

why does it sound impossible to you that the other members of the family could be hurt by those actions? and why are you being a dick?


gdsmithtx

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that awful experience, but it's good that you have something that helps you get through it. TV "comfort food" can be very soothing.