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The Best Episodes of Frasier Season 3

Every episode of Frasier Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Frasier Season 3!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Frasier Season 3 Episode 1 - She's the Boss
    8.0/10(1260 votes)

    #1 - She's the Boss

    S3:E1

    When Frasier refuses to change his show to suit his new female boss, she banishes him to the "graveyard" shift.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writers:Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg

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  2. Frasier Season 3 Episode 2 - Shrink Rap
    7.9/10(1136 votes)

    #2 - Shrink Rap

    S3:E2

    A psychotherapy partnership between Frasier and Niles brings out the worst in their relationship.

    Director:David Clark Lee
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  3. Frasier Season 3 Episode 3 - Martin Does It His Way
    7.8/10(1186 votes)

    #3 - Martin Does It His Way

    S3:E3

    The death of Frasier's great aunt inspires Martin to pursue his lifelong dream of writing a song for Frank Sinatra.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  4. Frasier Season 3 Episode 4 - Leapin' Lizards
    7.5/10(1092 votes)

    #4 - Leapin' Lizards

    S3:E4

    Frasier decides to retaliate against Bulldog's childish pranks with a trick of his own, which winds up putting the new station manager in the hospital.

    Directors:James Burrows, Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writers:Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg, Christopher Lloyd

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  5. Frasier Season 3 Episode 5 - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
    7.9/10(1085 votes)

    #5 - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

    S3:E5

    While Frasier frantically prepares to host an important party, Niles tries to dissuade Daphne from pursuing a romance with Frasier's contractor.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Anne Flett-Giordano

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  6. Frasier Season 3 Episode 6 - Sleeping with the Enemy (1)
    8.1/10(1137 votes)

    #6 - Sleeping with the Enemy (1)

    S3:E6

    Labor relations go from heated to hot and heavy when Frasier and his boss negotiate a staff raise -- and an unexpected passion for each other.

    Directors:Jeff Melman, Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writers:Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo, Joe Keenan

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  7. Frasier Season 3 Episode 7 - The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl (2)
    8.3/10(1260 votes)

    #7 - The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl (2)

    S3:E7

    Frasier and Kate vow to end their office romance, but can't seem to keep their hands off each other!

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Joe Keenan

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  8. Frasier Season 3 Episode 8 - The Last Time I Saw Maris
    8.1/10(1132 votes)

    #8 - The Last Time I Saw Maris

    S3:E8

    Niles follows Frasier's advice to stand up to Maris, but she responds by asking for a divorce.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Frasier Season 3 Episode 9 - Frasier Grinch
    8.0/10(1214 votes)

    #9 - Frasier Grinch

    S3:E9

    Frasier's thrilled by the prospect of a Christmas visit from his son, but he's forced to brave the mall on Christmas Eve to find just the right gift.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  10. Frasier Season 3 Episode 10 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave
    7.4/10(1038 votes)

    #10 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave

    S3:E10

    Frasier realizes he has strong feelings for Kate, just when she announces that she's relocating to Chicago.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  11. Frasier Season 3 Episode 11 - The Friend
    7.1/10(1105 votes)

    #11 - The Friend

    S3:E11

    Frasier befriends Bob, a wheelchair-bound man whom he doesn't have the heart to "dump" after he discovers they have nothing in common.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  12. Frasier Season 3 Episode 12 - Come Lie with Me
    7.6/10(1055 votes)

    #12 - Come Lie with Me

    S3:E12

    Frasier is uncomfortable when Daphne's boyfriend spends the night in her room, but soon finds he's even more uncomfortable with the prospect of Daphne moving out.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  13. Frasier Season 3 Episode 13 - Moon Dance
    9.1/10(1723 votes)

    #13 - Moon Dance

    S3:E13

    Realizing that it's time he started dating again, Niles takes Daphne to a society ball.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writers:Linda Morris, Anne Flett-Giordano, Vic Rauseo, Chuck Ranberg, Joe Keenan, Christopher Lloyd, Rob Greenberg, Jack Burditt

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  14. Frasier Season 3 Episode 14 - The Show Where Diane Comes Back
    7.8/10(1200 votes)

    #14 - The Show Where Diane Comes Back

    S3:E14

    The arrival of Diane Chambers in Seattle puts Frasier on an emotional roller coaster ride.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  15. Frasier Season 3 Episode 15 - A Word to the Wiseguy
    7.9/10(1153 votes)

    #15 - A Word to the Wiseguy

    S3:E15

    When Maris gets in trouble with the law, Niles seeks the help of a shady character who will solve the problem in return for a "favor."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Frasier Season 3 Episode 16 - Look Before You Leap
    8.2/10(1231 votes)

    #16 - Look Before You Leap

    S3:E16

    In honor of Leap Year, Frasier urges his friends and family members to try something daring, but their own "leaps" don't turn out as expected.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg

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  17. Frasier Season 3 Episode 17 - High Crane Drifter
    8.4/10(1243 votes)

    #17 - High Crane Drifter

    S3:E17

    Much to his chagrin, Frasier becomes a local hero after he physically assaults a rude customer at Cafe Nervosa.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  18. Frasier Season 3 Episode 18 - Chess Pains
    8.2/10(1207 votes)

    #18 - Chess Pains

    S3:E18

    Frasier challenges his father to a game of chess, but when Martin wins, Frasier becomes obsessed with beating him.

    Director:Gordon Hunt
    Writer:Rob Greenberg

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  19. Frasier Season 3 Episode 19 - Crane vs. Crane
    7.6/10(1071 votes)

    #19 - Crane vs. Crane

    S3:E19

    Frasier and Niles square off in a court battle over the competency of an eccentric millionaire.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:David Lloyd

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  20. Frasier Season 3 Episode 20 - Police Story
    7.7/10(1015 votes)

    #20 - Police Story

    S3:E20

    Frasier sets his sights on a female police officer who actually has a crush on his father.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Frasier Season 3 Episode 21 - Where There's Smoke There's Fired
    8.0/10(1147 votes)

    #21 - Where There's Smoke There's Fired

    S3:E21

    The new station owner asks Frasier to help his fiancee stop smoking, but Frasier panics when he realizes who his "patient" is.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Joe Keenan

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  22. Frasier Season 3 Episode 22 - Frasier Loves Roz
    7.8/10(1039 votes)

    #22 - Frasier Loves Roz

    S3:E22

    Roz mistakenly thinks Frasier is in love with her when he tries to break up her new relationship.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Frasier Season 3 Episode 23 - The Focus Group
    8.0/10(1109 votes)

    #23 - The Focus Group

    S3:E23

    When Frasier learns that one member of a focus group doesn't like his show, he stops at nothing to find out the reason.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Rob Greenberg

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  24. Frasier Season 3 Episode 24 - You Can Go Home Again
    8.2/10(1125 votes)

    #24 - You Can Go Home Again

    S3:E24

    Listening to a tape of his very first radio show sends Frasier on a somewhat uncomfortable trip down Memory Lane.

    Director:David Clark Lee
    Writers:Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"She's the Boss" is the best rated episode of "Frasier" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 1260 votes. Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie and written by Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg, it aired on 9/19/1995. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Shrink Rap".