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Frasier S8E5 — Taking Liberties
8.5
Frasier•Season 8•Episode 5

Taking Liberties

8.5/10 · 1,234 votesNov 21, 200024 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 8•+0.8 vs season avg

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Frasier hires a British butler whose proper presence only adds to the chaos in the Crane household. Meanwhile, Mel steps up her efforts to torment Niles.

Directed byKelsey Grammer
Written bySam Johnson, Chris Marcil
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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

Crew7

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Director

S

Sam Johnson

Writer

C

Chris Marcil

Writer

L

Lori Kirkland Baker

Supervising Producer

K

Ken Lamkin

Director of Photography

R

Ron Volk

Editor

B

Bob Daily

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Taking Liberties" is episode 5 of Frasier season 8. It scored 8.5/10 from 1,234 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Kelsey Grammer and written by Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil, it aired on November 21, 2000.

Next: E6 · Legal Tender Love and CareBest of Season 8