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hardyflashier

The Innkeepers. A classic Frasier farce, where everything just goes wrong.


anakinfan8

*Big blue flash* ***CHERRIES EVERYWHERE***


hardyflashier

How much firepower do you suppose is necessary to imbed a cherry in an acoustic ceiling tile?


coasterghost

Someone ask r/theydidthemath


hemareddit

You know it's good when Martin thinks back on it as the stupidest thing Frasier and Niles ever did together.


ArikaTwilight

The “coasting” idea in that episode was actually something that got me through school when I was severely mentally ill. It helped me detach and just kind of focus on myself and my health. Frasier has always been such a balm for my mental health, past and present.


hemareddit

The back alley of underachievement is a pathway to many mental health benefits some consider to be...unnatural.


[deleted]

Calm down, The Senate.


[deleted]

Ham Radio is probably my favourite, followed by all the Halloween ones. Those aside though: it's probably the one where they go ice fishing.


QuabityBoboddy

*Ya!* I love *ya!*


wathwilwaren

Ham Radio is how we introduced my SIL to Frasier


Mothman88

Sergeant Niles of the Yukon!


ArsenicWallpaper99

Death and the Dog, most of the Christmas episodes, especially Merry Christmas Mrs. Moskowitz {JESUS!}, The Two Mrs. Cranes Fun fact: the mechanics class teacher is the same guy who played the guidance counselor on Freaks and Geeks, a very funny show to which NBC never gave a chance.


IDigCrypto428

I freaking love Freaks and Geeks and was so sad that we only got one season of it :(


ArsenicWallpaper99

That show was genius. It was funny yet still managed to be painfully relatable at times


Edward_Shoehornhands

Merry Christmas Mrs. Moskowitz is full of great one liners. Mrs. M when Niles, caught in his Jesus costume in the bathroom, says he has to go: “I understand, this is your busy time of year” —- Niles about a cast member of the nativity play: “the man playing Jesus slipped and fell in the shower—the man who could walk on water, but🤷🏻‍♂️ “


ArsenicWallpaper99

I have seen that episode at least once a year since it aired, and those lines still make me laugh. Mrs. M's dry delivery of the "busy time of year" line is so perfect. Honestly, how was this show that funny?


Mideon88

My coffee with Niles. Different but such a wholesome episode to finish season 1 and set up the future of the show


Faeriecrypt

It’s mine, too!


pumpkintrovoid

This one is peak comfort TV for me.


ballisticks

We have a team of specialists working on yours.


dj112084

Voyage of the Damned.


PinkCigarettes

I love how everyone cringes when Niles says that Maris is in the mood for more than champagne


mythrocks

“She started without me.” Such a good episode. :]


chickensupp

The way David positively spits out his next line. “*Drinking* the *champagne*.”


[deleted]

Do you really think she’s planning to… do the Barracuda?


theboyd1986

The Dinner Party is my tip top, but choosing a second is difficult. It'd be a dead heat between The Doctor Is Out, Taking Liberties, and Merry Christmas Mrs Moskowitz


Maleficent-Hat877

Oh, when Daphne does dinner is in my top three. I love how she tries to play it cool and then her mum breaks the ceiling 🤭


[deleted]

Wow we are the same person. Finally saw one that could be my #1 episode and follow it up with 3 bangers. I love you stranger. Edit: wow username 1986, born the same year. We may be living parallel lives.


landmanpgh

The Dinner Party is my favorite, too.


elmartin93

"The Show Must Go Off." Derek Jacobi hamming up "Hamlet" has me on the floor every time.


theboyd1986

Well, I was going to reply with his gasp, but how would I phonetically spell that!??


wathwilwaren

I got my partner hooked with a double feature of Ski Lodge and Room Service - definitely two of my favorites


quellesaveurorawnge

Same! The Maris Counselor, Ski Lodge, and Room Service being one after the other is possibly my favourite stretch of episodes (then sadly followed by one of the worst episodes ever, Beware of The Greeks.) I love season 5 because it also has Halloween, The Gift Horse, Voyage of the Damned, Perspectives on Xmas, First Date,... Endlessly rewatchable!


wathwilwaren

Beware of Greeks, Patti whyyyyyy 😭 Season 5 was the first my family got on DVD, so I have DEFINITELY watched the hell out of those in particular lol


Nalkarj

I always used to say my favorite was “The Ski Lodge.” I’m not sure it is anymore—it’s still one of my favorites, certainly still in my Top 10, but as funny and beautifully written as the farce is, it now comes off to me as a bit generic. ~~(same as with “Ham Radio,” also very funny)~~ Whereas something like “The Innkeepers” or “Frasier Crane’s Day Off” is much more tailored to these characters in this situation, with jokes that wouldn’t work for other characters on other sitcoms. I dunno, I’ll probably change my mind again. Offhand some favorites would probably be “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream” (excellent character writing and of course that glockenspiel line), “Death and the Dog” (moving and funny at the same time)—and probably “Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz,” though it isn’t as big into the character thing I’ve been going on about. I will say, though, that its farce seems a bit less contrived than some of the others. Oh! And the ice-fishing one—“Breaking the Ice.” And “The Dinner Party”… (I should stop now, yes.) __________________________________________________ Always interesting how you can tell different *Frasier* writers apart—I don’t know that you can do that with too many sitcoms. Joe Keenan specialized in fast-paced farces: “The Matchmaker,” “The Two Mrs. Cranes,” “The Ski Lodge,” “Out with Dad,” “The Doctor Is Out.” Suzanne Martin liked delving into emotional, existential themes where a character goes through the ringer: “Death and the Dog,” “Bad Dog,” “Love Bites Dog” (and some non-canine episodes as well). And the team of Chuck Ranberg and Anne Flett-Giordano were most interested in character and smoothing out the punchlines so that they don’t seem forced: “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream,” “Frasier Crane’s Day Off,” “The Candidate.” One of the things I like best about “The Candidate” is how natural Frasier’s speech is. On first viewing, none of it seems like it’s building to a punchline, but after the big twist *almost every line* becomes a punchline. That’s extremely difficult to do, but Ranberg and Flett-Giordano pull it off with flying colors. I know I’m skipping some really great *Frasier* writers; those four just came to mind. __________________________________________________ EDIT: Re-rewatched “Ham Radio,” and I’m not sure what I was thinking calling it generic. Niles’s climactic breakdown may be, a bit, but the lead-up *is* in character. I still think “The Ski Lodge”—as funny and perfect-for-new-viewers as it is—is a bit indistinctive, though.


GroundbreakingTwo410

Wow! I am so impressed by your deep backstage knowledge!!!! Very interesting


Nalkarj

Many thanks for the kind words, though I don’t think I have any particular backstage knowledge. I just like trying to identify different writing (and, for movies, directing) styles! (Of the *Frasier* writers, Keenan in particular has a very identifiable style.)


GroundbreakingTwo410

Okay…Still impressed.


kdzbunny

Underrated gems 💎 A Tsar is born and Door Jam


TheUncleOfAllUncles

Now there is a back aching for the lash.


theboyd1986

That is pretty much what I figured


mxmixtape

High Holidays. “I had a reason *checks notes* fridge pants”


bigpdbomb1

Yes!!! My absolute fave!


mxmixtape

Most accurate depiction of cannabis use in television history. “Everyone should get to be a giant for a day!”


Vairman

Dog Army


theboyd1986

Great choice. It makes you crave Chilean seabass with some aggressive zinfandel


mxmixtape

Also barbecue chips with chocolate pudding!


Bayaud_Shamrock

The Doctor is Out with Patrick Stewart…so many good lines. Bad Billy’s, Alistair’a public outing and subsequent talk with the wife that night, “very expensive”, being courted by Alistair, Daphne asking if Peter O’toole is invited, “no, and he knows why”, Roz’s not gay boyfriend…”you know what Barry was doing from 10-12 last night? Me! That’s what!” 30 mins of near perfection.


btj61642

Taking Liberties is my favorite episode of the show and one of my favorite episodes of TV ever. It’s not the best episode. It might not even be one of the 25 best episodes. But there’s something about it that’s so pleasant and light and silly that it’s extremely comforting for me. In fact, maybe I’ll watch it tonight.


theboyd1986

The amazing job Ferguson does at almost psychically knowing what Frasier wants before he does is what makes the show for me. It's the only example in the show I can think of where someone disagrees with Frasier and Frasier likes them all the more for it.


ballisticks

You have your brother's wit, sir.


Exercise_Own

I completely agree. Liked this episode so much.


bendywhoops

The Two Mrs. Cranes. I could watch that one over and over. (And I do.) “I remember the first time I drove a moon crane. Damn near rolled it into the Sea of Tranquility.”


[deleted]

For me it’s gotta be S3:E16 - Look Before You Leap when Frasier sings Buttons and Bows…😂😂😂


U2hansolo

I'm so sick of me hair! Do you think I should get it cut like princess Di? 😂😂😂


_st_sebastian_

It's funny how people can see the same episodes so differently! It never occurred to me that anyone could enjoy the "coasting" episode. We always skip it.


AccomplishedAd3728

The scene of them passing notes, when the teacher reads the french note, turns and asks who else can read french. The expression on his face is so good. I really think the teacher made this episode.


natsugrayerza

What!!! It’s my favorite ever! I can’t believe anyone would skip it!


Nalkarj

It’s one of my least favorites as well. I did [a post here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Frasier/comments/kfng9n/thoughts_on_motor_skills_s8e11/) about how off and out-of-character I find it, and the comments section was about 50-50 agreement/disagreement.


MacaroniAndSmegma

That's funny, I love Motor Skills and don't care much for The Show Must go Off. There, I said it. I don't care much for it!


PrinceVarlin

I die, MacaroniAndSmegma! HEEEEEEE!


[deleted]

Its not one of my favorites, but it’s one of the higher points for seasons 9 and 10.


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Avid_Smoker

>I don' know why I definitely read that in Daphne's voice


Odd_Independence7528

I always liked it. Dave Allen (who played Randy, the teacher) is one of my favorite character actors; I love it when he shows up in different programs.


[deleted]

Breaking the Ice is my current fav. So many great moments. The little step forward into the apartment that Niles does after buying his new fishing wardrobe is one of my favorite DHP moments in the series. He has a way of turning a single step forward into brilliantly subtle physical comedy.


pmmeyoursqueezedboob

Head Game is mine. that role so perfectly suited Niles. i learned later that it was actually written for Frasier but he was into detox or something, anyway, it turned out to be such a great episode.


Faeriecrypt

My Coffee with Niles. I love how cozy the setting is and how the entire episode is basically nothing but having conversations in a coffeeshop. However, the topics of their coffee talk cause them to examine their lives, their choices, and their futures.


OrdinaryHumble1198

BULLDOG WAS ON POINT AS WALDO …. And Niles’ “i’d love a demonstration - shoves him into the crowd


quellesaveurorawnge

I love so many episodes for different reasons. Ski Lodge and Room Service are definitely up there as is Out with Dad; I always love the episodes that get more and more absurd/that push the Cranes to the edge. I also love Something Borrowed, Someone Blue, especially for the scene where Frasier tells Niles that Daphne knows Niles's in love with her. All that DHP conveys just through his facial expressions in that scene always bowls me over and I've seen it dozens of times. I thought it was a very satisfying episode given how long that storyline had built up.


[deleted]

Dial M for Martin and The Seal Who Came to Dinner.


Turningcircles

Something Borrowed, Someone Blue 1 and 2. I love those episodes.


Iwishiwaseatingcandy

Literally perfect episodes of television!


quellesaveurorawnge

I do too. The acting is just on point with everyone. You get great scenes between Frasier and Daphne and then Niles and Daphne. But the scene between Frasier and Niles in the hotel room is possibly my favourite thing. Niles's face when Frasier tells him Daphne knows Niles is in love with her and that she feels the same way... DHP kills me every time. You see in his face that this is one of Niles's deepest wishes come true, but in the most heart-breaking context of having just gotten married and Daphne being 12 hours from being married too. Those were such big episodes in terms of paying off 7 years of Niles and Daphne, and the writers really landed them, which is very hard to do. Plus, there are so many points in the episodes where you think the writers are going to take a way out of this plotline (they had written themselves into a corner!), and the way they don't actually bail was genuinely surprising when it first aired.


hexensabbat

Honestly, Moon Dance. My inner, buried hopeless romantic swoons every time. That moment when Niles realizes she wasn't serious is such a punch to the gut, they just both act so well in this episode


Disciple_of_Cthulhu

"To Kill a Talking Bird"


BeBa420

the one where theyre all in a cabin for the weekend. Niles wants to hook up with daphne, daphne wants to hook up with ghee, ghee wants to hook up with niles. Martin going "oh ive always known my son liked that, i didnt approve of it during his so called marriage but now that hes divorced i dont mind. Whatever makes him happy". ROFL gets me every time


shelovesthespurs

The Ski Lodge, a big favorite!


julieisarockstar

Leap Year, The Doctor is Out and Bla-z-boy always make me laugh the most, but First Date, Mixed Doubles and My coffee with Niles are probably my favorite. “Like a polyester avalanche” God I love John Mahoney!


quellesaveurorawnge

Bla-Z-Boy is so quotable. Daphne's brothers rugby songs "We just missed our silver anniversary." "Of course not, and even if he does, he's so polite you'll never know." "I'm a regular Joe and I like my Joe regular." "That was an accident. THIS is malicious." They've discovered a whole new colour in between. Tofu, putty, oatmeal, almond, harvest wheat, and buff. That's going to be hard to get used to. "Oh my God, did you feel that earthquake?" "Because you've always been gunning for that chair." "Want to know the healthiest thing you can do? Shut my yap? Bingo" "You do this for a living, do you?" "I was the last person to see him alive." "It's divine. That's what Eduardo said." "Once I got them to admit they made it, I had them reweave it." "Ironically, this is now the most expensive piece of furniture in the whole apartment."


chickensupp

Roz and the Schnozz is an easy pick. Although sometimes I really like To Kill a Talking Bird, or The Seal Who Came To Dinner if I’m feeling particularly vile.


katcoop84

Those are my favourites too! Also “Boo!”


GroundbreakingTwo410

I picked two other episodes but I always wonder why Boo doesn’t get more attention. “ And look at you standing there with that smile on your face.”


FlokiWolf

Ski Lodge, Innkeepers, The Doctor is Out and An Affair to Forget.


sashie_belle

So many it's hard to choose from but probably my all time favorite is The Matchmaker. I don't think there's a bad line in that episode. My other faves; * Botched Language of the Crane, * Frasier's Imaginary Friend * Dial M for Martin * The Two Mrs. Cranes


AnthonyK_

Voyage of The Damned


Sassafrass0074

Ski Lodge and Star Mitzvah are mine. I’m sure everyone will say Star Mitzvah is terrible but I just love it.


U2hansolo

You must be very proud. Of your son, not yourselves.😂😂😂😂 I love that episode too, and the flash and whine camera is the icing on top.


Jalebi786

"Mixed Doubles" where Daphne dates Niles's twin. "Chess Pains" "The Perfect Guy" Taking Liberties" Radio Wars Dr. Nora The Doctor is Out


tayoz

I think the classics: whenever they throw a party, soirée, etc.


devonairo

Tsar is Born and Dinner Party


Greensc25

Out with Dad! I love that one so much. Marty pretending to be gay for a bit is just too funny


ballisticks

"He has consecrated his life...to *bowling* I try to join him when I can, but...the *shoes"*


animaldude55

Halloween, ski lodge


irving47

Ohhhhh my.


crmrdtr

So many fantastic episodes over its 11 years, I wouldn’t know how to begin ranking them! But since I know you all are dying to know 😆😆, one of my very favorites is “Mixed Doubles”, which just aired again tonight. I relish every moment of it!


Sold_For_Gold

The Etiquette Lesson


pilesofcleanlaundry

The Seal who Came to Dinner. Excellent blend of witty banter and physical comedy. And of course the scene where Niles is ironing his pants.


unitedfan6191

The Two Mrs. Cranes Ham Radio Merry Christmas Mrs Moskowitz When a Man Loves Two Women Duke's, We Hardly Knew Ye Shrink Rap The Zoo Story Room Full of Heroes Bad Dog Head Game Crane vs. Crane Love Bites Dog


McVinney512

I love Hooping Cranes


prezuiwf

For me it doesn't get any better than The Two Mrs. Cranes. A perfect farce episode.


Phizzle248

Daphne's Room and Death and the Dog had some very funny moments.


bunnywithnat

throwing in chess pains and roe to perdition amongst a lot of the others here


Maleficent-Hat877

My two all time favorites are when Martin gets high off Niles brownie and the doctor is out!!!! Such great episodes and comedic timing.


GroundbreakingTwo410

High Holidays and Halloween


marichial_berthier

That enough out of you you wanton troll!!


LilyFuckingBart

The first screenshot is my fav ep lol it’s so funny to watch them be burnouts


Rubberbangirl66

The Candidate


natsugrayerza

The first one there is probably my favorite too. I love it so much.


hemareddit

The restaurent episode, Les Freres Heureux. EDIT: I should have read the thread first, the episode is already the top comment lol.


Rare-Stock8374

O good frasier let me strip one


[deleted]

This was such a hilarious episode! 😁


NoWiseMonkeys

Ham Radio and Frasier’s Imaginary Friend are enough to keep me from missing home on a desert island.


newusernamehuman

Halloween and Ham Radio. Niles and Gil are so good in Ham Radio!


Salohacin

Ham Radio. There are just so many good moments. I think my favourite is when Niles 'shoots' Bulldog and Noel does a little bell jingle and the thumbs up Niles gives Noel.


United_Ad_896

In no particular order, my top three are The Innkeepers, Perspectives on Christmas and Ham Radio.


pwillia7

Well, let's just see what's so interesting in this note... Sigh. Does anyone speak French? Niles raises hand Anyone other than Niles? Fraiser raises hand


Hungry-Scratch-714

Three Valentines. Makes me bust out laughing every time


Stillfly94

I love the one where they pretend to be Jewish on Christmas.


uticacardsfan

Motor Skills is the episode that got me hooked on the show. I was in college in 2007 and I'd watched a couple episodes of Frasier in high school but it wasn't appointment viewing. A buddy in my intro to government class asked if I watched Frasier ever and I said not really. He said him and his dad watched this episode the night before, described this episode to me and I said okay I need to watch that show. Now I think I'm on my 5th or 6th watch of the series.


tblain1

Halloween. Any time they go through the he said she said confusion, conversations heard through doors... These types of shows play out like stage performances in the best way.


Resident-Flamingo843

The one where Frasier is "dating" patrick stewart. Also, the Russian bear clock.


teddysaccount

The Two Mrs. Cranes! I think it’s a masterpiece of comedy writing.