8.5/101,959 votes#1 - The Good Son
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1993
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
7.9/101,485 votes#2 - Space Quest
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/1993
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
8.1/101,486 votes#3 - Dinner at Eight
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/1993
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
7.8/101,395 votes#4 - I Hate Frasier Crane
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/1993
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
7.8/101,341 votes#5 - Here's Looking at You
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/1993
Frasier plays matchmaker for his father and the eligible bachelorette Martin spied through his telescope.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Brad Hall
7.6/101,321 votes#6 - The Crucible
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1993
Frasier is furious when he learns that his newest art purchase is actually a fake.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss
7.8/101,314 votes#7 - Call Me Irresponsible
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1993
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
8.0/101,290 votes#8 - Beloved Infidel
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/1993
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
7.9/101,251 votes#9 - Selling Out
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/1993
When Frasier is lured into doing on-air endorsements, his professional credibility comes under fire.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Lloyd Garver
7.9/101,230 votes#10 - Oops
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/1993
When Frasier contributes to the rumor mill, he causes Bulldog to lose his job.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss
7.6/101,224 votes#11 - Death Becomes Him
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1993
When a seemingly healthy colleague dies unexpectedly, Frasier becomes obsessed with his own mortality.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Leslie Eberhard
8.4/101,443 votes#12 - Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/1993
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
7.9/101,242 votes#13 - Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast?
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/6/1994
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
7.6/101,219 votes#14 - Can't Buy Me Love
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/20/1994
Frasier looks forward to a hot date with a beautiful model who "bought" him in a celebrity bachelor auction.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano
7.7/101,205 votes#15 - You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/27/1994
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
8.3/101,333 votes#16 - The Show Where Lilith Comes Back
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/3/1994
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
8.5/101,372 votes#17 - A Midwinter Night's Dream
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/10/1994
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
7.7/101,148 votes#18 - And the Whimper is...
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/17/1994
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
8.0/101,234 votes#19 - Give Him the Chair!
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/17/1994
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
7.5/101,176 votes#20 - Fortysomething
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/31/1994
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
8.7/101,480 votes#21 - Travels with Martin
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/1994
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
8.1/101,262 votes#22 - Author, Author
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/1994
Sibling rivalry flares when Frasier and Niles decide to collaborate on a self-help book.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,360 votes#23 - Frasier Crane's Day Off
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/1994
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
8.7/101,432 votes#24 - My Coffee with Niles
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/1994
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
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Good Son" is the best rated episode of "Frasier" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 1959 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by David Clark Lee, David Angell, Peter Casey, it aired on 9/16/1993. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Space Quest".