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Frasier S7E9 — The Apparent Trap
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Frasier•Season 7•Episode 9

The Apparent Trap

7.7/10 · 990 votesNov 25, 199924 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 7•−0.3 vs season avg

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When Lilith visits Seattle over Thanksgiving, Frederick conspires to reunite his parents.

Directed byKelsey Grammer
Written byDan O'Shannon
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Cast5

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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Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Director

D

Dan O'Shannon

Writer

Rob Hanning

Rob Hanning

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Ken Lamkin

Director of Photography

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Ron Volk

Editor

M

Mark Reisman

Consulting Producer

C

Charlie Hauck

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Apparent Trap" is episode 9 of Frasier season 7. It scored 7.7/10 from 990 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Kelsey Grammer and written by Dan O'Shannon, it aired on November 25, 1999.

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