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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!

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 shot in the hip on duty.

Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Frasier" season 1 is "The Good Son", rated 8.5/10 from 1926 user votes. It was directed by James Burrows and written by David Clark Lee, David Angell, Peter Casey. "The Good Son" aired on 9/16/1993 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Space Quest".

  • The Good Son
    8.5/10 1,926 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

  • Space Quest
    7.9/10 1,462 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

  • Dinner at Eight
    8.1/10 1,466 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

  • I Hate Frasier Crane
    7.8/10 1,376 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

  • Here's Looking at You
    7.8/10 1,322 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

  • The Crucible
    7.6/10 1,302 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

  • Call Me Irresponsible
    7.8/10 1,293 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

  • Beloved Infidel
    8.0/10 1,272 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

  • Selling Out
    7.9/10 1,231 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

  • Oops
    7.9/10 1,207 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

  • Death Becomes Him
    7.6/10 1,206 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

  • Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
    8.4/10 1,422 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

  • Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast?
    7.9/10 1,223 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

  • Can't Buy Me Love
    7.6/10 1,201 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

  • You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover
    7.7/10 1,191 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

  • The Show Where Lilith Comes Back
    8.3/10 1,314 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

  • A Midwinter Night's Dream
    8.5/10 1,355 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

  • And the Whimper is...
    7.7/10 1,133 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

  • Give Him the Chair!
    8.0/10 1,211 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

  • Fortysomething
    7.5/10 1,156 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

  • Travels with Martin
    8.7/10 1,452 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

  • Author, Author
    8.1/10 1,241 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

  • Frasier Crane's Day Off
    8.4/10 1,341 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

  • My Coffee with Niles
    8.7/10 1,409 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