Frasier backdrop
Frasier poster
Comedy
Family

The Best Episodes of Frasier Season 1

Every episode of Frasier Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Frasier Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Frasier Season 1

After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets...
  1. Background image for The Good Son
    8.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #1 - The Good Son

    S1:E1

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  2. Background image for Space Quest
    7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - Space Quest

    S1:E2

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  3. Background image for Dinner at Eight
    8.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - Dinner at Eight

    S1:E3

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  4. Background image for I Hate Frasier Crane
    7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #4 - I Hate Frasier Crane

    S1:E4

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  5. Background image for Here's Looking at You
    7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Here's Looking at You

    S1:E5

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Brad Hall
  6. Background image for The Crucible
    7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - The Crucible

    S1:E6

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Frasier

    READ
  8. Background image for Call Me Irresponsible
    7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - Call Me Irresponsible

    S1:E7

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  9. Background image for Beloved Infidel
    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #8 - Beloved Infidel

    S1:E8

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  10. Background image for Selling Out
    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - Selling Out

    S1:E9

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  11. Background image for Oops
    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - Oops

    S1:E10

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  12. Background image for Death Becomes Him
    7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #11 - Death Becomes Him

    S1:E11

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  13. Background image for Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
    8.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Miracle on Third or Fourth Street

    S1:E12

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  14. Background image for Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast?
    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #13 - Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast?

    S1:E13

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Can't Buy Me Love
    7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #14 - Can't Buy Me Love

    S1:E14

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  16. Background image for You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover
    7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #15 - You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover

    S1:E15

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Andy Ackerman
  17. Background image for The Show Where Lilith Comes Back
    8.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #16 - The Show Where Lilith Comes Back

    S1:E16

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Ken Levine
  18. Background image for A Midwinter Night's Dream
    8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - A Midwinter Night's Dream

    S1:E17

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  19. Background image for And the Whimper is...
    7.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #18 - And the Whimper is...

    S1:E18

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  20. Background image for Give Him the Chair!
    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #19 - Give Him the Chair!

    S1:E19

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  21. Background image for Fortysomething
    7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #20 - Fortysomething

    S1:E20

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
  22. Background image for Travels with Martin
    8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - Travels with Martin

    S1:E21

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  23. Background image for Author, Author
    8.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - Author, Author

    S1:E22

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Frasier Crane's Day Off
    8.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #23 - Frasier Crane's Day Off

    S1:E23

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  25. Background image for My Coffee with Niles
    8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #24 - My Coffee with Niles

    S1:E24

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Good Son" is the best rated episode of "Frasier" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2036 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by David Angell, Peter Casey, David Clark Lee, it aired on 9/16/1993. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Space Quest".