The Best Episodes of Frasier Season 1

Frasier's attempts at a father-son vacation turn into an outrageous road trip, with Niles and Daphne along for the ride.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris

When Niles asks Frasier if he's happy after his first year back in Seattle, the question opens up a comical and revealing family dialogue.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: David Angell, Peter Casey

Psychiatrist Frasier Crane returns to his hometown of Seattle to host a radio talk show, but soon discovers he could use a shrink himself when his father moves in.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: David Clark Lee, David Angell, Peter Casey

Niles faces the ultimate temptation when he and Daphne are trapped in his home during a violent storm.

Director: David Clark Lee

Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

When his son cannot spend the holidays with him, a melancholy Frasier learns the true spirit of Christmas from a group of strangers.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Christopher Lloyd

While home sick with the flu, Frasier becomes paranoid that everyone, including his own brother Niles, is out to take over his show.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

After finding a long-lost letter of reconciliation from Frasier, Lilith comes to Seattle and tries to rekindle their relationship.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Ken Levine

It's a culinary culture clash when Frasier and Niles join their father for dinner at his favorite restaurant.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

Sibling rivalry flares when Frasier and Niles decide to collaborate on a self-help book.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: N/A

When Frasier and Niles see their father dining with an old family friend, they conclude that Martin once had an affair with the woman.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Leslie Eberhard

Frasier learns that sentiment is more important than style after he accidentally loses his father's old armchair.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

Fed up with a lack of privacy at home and at work, Frasier decides it's time for his father to move out.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

When Frasier is lured into doing on-air endorsements, his professional credibility comes under fire.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Lloyd Garver

When Frasier contributes to the rumor mill, he causes Bulldog to lose his job.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

Martin is furious with Frasier when he spills the secrets of his father's love life on the air.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: N/A

After trading barbs with a newspaper columnist, Frasier rises to the challenge of a fist fight.

Director: James Burrows, David Clark Lee

Writer: Christopher Lloyd

Frasier plays matchmaker for his father and the eligible bachelorette Martin spied through his telescope.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Brad Hall

Frasier faces a personal and professional dilemma when he begins dating the ex-girlfriend of one of his radio show callers.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

After Frasier claims he can spot a criminal in a crowd, Martin challenges him to identify the ex-con in his poker group.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: David Lloyd

When Frasier's show is nominated for a local broadcasting award, Roz suggests they "persuade" the judges by plying them with gifts.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

Frasier is furious when he learns that his newest art purchase is actually a fake.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

When a seemingly healthy colleague dies unexpectedly, Frasier becomes obsessed with his own mortality.

Director: Andy Ackerman

Writer: Leslie Eberhard

Frasier looks forward to a hot date with a beautiful model who "bought" him in a celebrity bachelor auction.

Director: James Burrows

Writer: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg

Panicked at the prospect of growing old, Frasier seeks solace in the pursuit of a pretty young woman who shows an interest in him.

Director: N/A

Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss