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Frasier S2E16 — The Show Where Sam Shows Up
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Frasier•Season 2•Episode 16

The Show Where Sam Shows Up

7.9/10 · 1,270 votesFeb 21, 199523 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Frasier receives a surprise visit from his Boston buddy Sam Malone, who just left his girlfriend standing at the altar.

Directed byJames Burrows
Written byKen Levine, David Isaacs
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Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Frasier Crane

Jane Leeves

Jane Leeves

Daphne Moon

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Niles Crane

Peri Gilpin

Peri Gilpin

Roz Doyle

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Martin Crane

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Ken Levine

Ken Levine

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James Burrows

James Burrows

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David Isaacs

Writer

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Ken Lamkin

Director of Photography

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Ron Volk

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Episode Summary

"The Show Where Sam Shows Up" is episode 16 of Frasier season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,270 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by James Burrows and written by Ken Levine, David Isaacs, it aired on February 21, 1995.

Next: E17 · Daphne's RoomBest of Season 2