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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!

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 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Frasier" season 3 is "She's the Boss", rated 8/10 from 1134 user votes. It was directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie and written by Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano. "She's the Boss" aired on 9/19/1995 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Shrink Rap".

  • She's the Boss
    8.0/10 1,134 votes

    #1 - She's the Boss

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1995

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

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

    Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

  • Shrink Rap
    7.9/10 1,014 votes

    #2 - Shrink Rap

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1995

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

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Christopher Lloyd

  • Martin Does It His Way
    7.8/10 1,063 votes

    #3 - Martin Does It His Way

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/1995

    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

  • Leapin' Lizards
    7.5/10 970 votes

    #4 - Leapin' Lizards

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/1995

    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.

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie, James Burrows

    Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Christopher Lloyd, Anne Flett-Giordano

  • Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
    7.9/10 975 votes

    #5 - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/1995

    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

  • Sleeping with the Enemy (1)
    8.1/10 1,022 votes

    #6 - Sleeping with the Enemy (1)

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/1995

    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.

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie, Jeff Melman

    Writer: Vic Rauseo, Joe Keenan, Linda Morris

  • The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl (2)
    8.3/10 1,132 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/1995

    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

  • The Last Time I Saw Maris
    8.1/10 1,027 votes

    #8 - The Last Time I Saw Maris

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/1995

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

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

    Writer: N/A

  • Frasier Grinch
    8.0/10 1,081 votes

    #9 - Frasier Grinch

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/1995

    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

  • It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave
    7.4/10 930 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/1996

    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

  • The Friend
    7.1/10 992 votes

    #11 - The Friend

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/1996

    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

  • Come Lie with Me
    7.6/10 938 votes

    #12 - Come Lie with Me

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/1996

    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

  • Moon Dance
    9.1/10 1,534 votes

    #13 - Moon Dance

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/1996

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

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

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

  • The Show Where Diane Comes Back
    7.8/10 1,067 votes

    #14 - The Show Where Diane Comes Back

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/1996

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

    Director: James Burrows

    Writer: Christopher Lloyd

  • A Word to the Wiseguy
    7.9/10 1,029 votes

    #15 - A Word to the Wiseguy

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/1996

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Look Before You Leap
    8.2/10 1,103 votes

    #16 - Look Before You Leap

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/1996

    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

    Writer: Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-Giordano

  • High Crane Drifter
    8.4/10 1,113 votes

    #17 - High Crane Drifter

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/1996

    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

  • Chess Pains
    8.2/10 1,069 votes

    #18 - Chess Pains

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/26/1996

    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

  • Crane vs. Crane
    7.6/10 953 votes

    #19 - Crane vs. Crane

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/1996

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

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

    Writer: David Lloyd

  • Police Story
    7.6/10 905 votes

    #20 - Police Story

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/1996

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

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

    Writer: N/A

  • Where There's Smoke There's Fired
    8.0/10 1,025 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/1996

    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

  • Frasier Loves Roz
    7.7/10 930 votes

    #22 - Frasier Loves Roz

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/7/1996

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

    Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie

    Writer: N/A

  • The Focus Group
    8.0/10 991 votes

    #23 - The Focus Group

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/1996

    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

  • You Can Go Home Again
    8.2/10 1,012 votes

    #24 - You Can Go Home Again

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/21/1996

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

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris