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The Worst Episodes of Frasier

Every episode of Frasier ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Frasier!

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...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:NBC
Episodes
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mother Load (2)" is the worst rated episode of "Frasier". It scored 6.9/10 based on 828 votes. Directed by Sheldon Epps and written by Lori Kirkland Baker, it aired on 1/15/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ann Who Came To Dinner".

  • Mother Load (2)
    6.9/10(828)
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    #1 - Mother Load (2)

    Season 9 Episode 13

    Aired 1/15/2002

    Daphne and Niles continue to try and hide the fact that they have moved in with each other from Mrs. Moon. She makes such a mess of things that the only way she will leave is if Simon takes care of her, but Simon has left for California. Meanwhile, Frasier's neighbor Cam drapes the American flag over his balcony, and Frasier cannot complain because it would seem unpatriotic.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Lori Kirkland Baker

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  • The Ann Who Came To Dinner
    6.9/10(841)
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    #2 - The Ann Who Came To Dinner

    Season 11 Episode 13

    Aired 1/13/2004

    Lawsuit fears plague Frasier over an accident in his kitchen that befell his insurer: a former date named Ann he snubbed. Now, Frasier entreats her to recuperate at his place, where Ann takes full advantage of the situation.

    Director: Scott Ellis

    Writer: Chris Marcil

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  • Freudian Sleep
    6.9/10(979)
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    #3 - Freudian Sleep

    Season 11 Episode 14

    Aired 2/3/2004

    Strange dreams dominate this episode, which finds Frasier wed to Daphne, now a vociferous eater; Niles a carefree philanderer, dallying with bikini-clad repairwomen; and Martin a dashing hoofer, performing with Ronee.

    Director: Cynthia J. Popp

    Writer: Lori Kirkland Baker

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  • Mary Christmas
    7.0/10(913)
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    #4 - Mary Christmas

    Season 8 Episode 8

    Aired 12/12/2000

    Frasier appears more jealous than jolly when he co-hosts Seattle's Christmas parade with his radio rival, Dr Mary; Niles and Daphne open their gifts early; and beer adds to Martin's holiday cheer.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Eric Zicklin

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  • Some Assembly Required
    7.0/10(769)
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    #5 - Some Assembly Required

    Season 10 Episode 19

    Aired 4/1/2003

    Frasier's co-workers cajole him into helping them build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Frasier mostly seems to get in the way, and his participation is limited to stirring paint and a little bit of sanding.

    Director: Wil Shriner

    Writer: Patricia Breen

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  • The Friend
    7.1/10(1,026)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Mother Load (1)
    7.1/10(819)
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    #7 - Mother Load (1)

    Season 9 Episode 12

    Aired 1/8/2002

    When Daphne and Niles decide to move in with each other, Daphne's mother and Simon arrive on a surprise visit. Daphne and Niles decide to put off moving in together until her visiting relatives are gone. Meanwhile, Frasier feuds with Cam Winston, his neighbor, over where Cam parks his large vehicle.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Lori Kirkland Baker

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  • Desperately Seeking Closure
    7.2/10(871)
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    #8 - Desperately Seeking Closure

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 12/9/1997

    When, Frasier gets "dumped" by his high-powered girlfriend Sam, he makes a fool of himself trying to win her back.

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Ken Levine, David Isaacs, Rob Hanning

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  • Cranes Unplugged
    7.2/10(835)
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    #9 - Cranes Unplugged

    Season 8 Episode 10

    Aired 1/16/2001

    Frasier gets a visit from his video-game obsessed son, Frederick; Daphne and Niles play Cupid for a lonely Roz.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

    Writer: Lori Kirkland Baker

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  • Sharing Kirby
    7.2/10(783)
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    #10 - Sharing Kirby

    Season 9 Episode 9

    Aired 11/20/2001

    Frasier and Niles compete to see some rare wine, owned by a rich relative of Kirby's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Martin must wear a blood pressure monitor.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

    Writer: Heide Perlman

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  • Kissing Cousin
    7.2/10(873)
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    #11 - Kissing Cousin

    Season 10 Episode 4

    Aired 10/15/2002

    Frasier is surprised to learn that Kenny has never unpacked the boxes in his office because he views all of his jobs as temporary. Roz's younger cousin Jen comes to stay with her for the week. She is extremely cynical and opinionated, and quickly gets on Frasier's nerves.

    Director: Scott Ellis

    Writer: Eric Zicklin

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  • Kenny on the Couch
    7.2/10(783)
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    #12 - Kenny on the Couch

    Season 10 Episode 17

    Aired 3/4/2003

    Kenny becomes extremely depressed after his divorce is finalized. Frasier offers to refer him to another psychiatrist, but Kenny says that he would prefer to discuss his problems with Frasier.

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Bob Daily

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  • The Devil and Dr. Phil
    7.2/10(814)
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    #13 - The Devil and Dr. Phil

    Season 10 Episode 21

    Aired 4/29/2003

    Frasier learns that Dr. Phil McGraw is in town for a special. The two are old friends, but Frasier is angry at Phil for supposedly swindling him out of $200 in a poker game. He reluctantly agrees to take the star-struck Roz to the set to see him.

    Director: Wil Shriner

    Writer: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  • Analyzed Kiss
    7.2/10(742)
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    #14 - Analyzed Kiss

    Season 10 Episode 23

    Aired 5/13/2003

    Julia becomes extremely depressed after breaking up with Avery, who had never followed through on his promise to leave his wife for her. He tries to deny her the credit for their software company, an endeavor for which she did most of the work.

    Director: Katy Garretson

    Writer: Saladin K. Patterson, Heide Perlman

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  • Coots and Ladders
    7.2/10(826)
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    #15 - Coots and Ladders

    Season 11 Episode 17

    Aired 3/16/2004

    Guilty feelings seize Frasier, who, just for a thrill, swipes a medallion from his neighbor, a chatty, trusting widow. Now he sets out to secretly return the object, with the reluctant help of Niles.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

    Writer: Heide Perlman

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  • First, Do No Harm
    7.3/10(921)
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    #16 - First, Do No Harm

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 10/29/1998

    Frasier suspects that his gorgeous new girlfriend is just using him to get free psychiatric advice.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Jordan Hawley, William Schifrin

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  • The Show where Woody Shows Up
    7.3/10(950)
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    #17 - The Show where Woody Shows Up

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 2/4/1999

    Frasier's old friend from Boston, Woody, visits. The two have a great time reminiscing but as the week goes on, Frasier realizes they have nothing in common... and Woody won't leave.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Rob Greenberg

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  • The Great Crane Robbery
    7.3/10(872)
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    #18 - The Great Crane Robbery

    Season 8 Episode 4

    Aired 11/14/2000

    Frasier frets when his billionaire boss slavishly copies his aesthetic tastes, and Mel blackmails Niles into making a social faux pas.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer, Katy Garretson

    Writer: Gayle Abrams

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  • Legal Tender Love and Care
    7.3/10(838)
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    #19 - Legal Tender Love and Care

    Season 8 Episode 6

    Aired 11/28/2000

    Frasier hires a shady lady lawyer to defend him from a litigious Donny, who blames him for Daphne running out on their wedding.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Saladin K. Patterson

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  • Docu Drama
    7.3/10(809)
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    #20 - Docu Drama

    Season 8 Episode 16

    Aired 3/6/2001

    Roz gets the green light to put on a special radio show about outer space, and agrees to let Frasier narrate. However, the two fail to come to grips with their reversed roles.

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Chris Marcil

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  • It Takes Two to Tangle
    7.3/10(797)
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    #21 - It Takes Two to Tangle

    Season 8 Episode 17

    Aired 3/27/2001

    Martin hits it off with two women, and it's the rich one his sons scheme to hit up to bail out their bankrupt prep school.

    Director: Wil Shriner

    Writer: Rob Hanning

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  • Junior Agent
    7.3/10(805)
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    #22 - Junior Agent

    Season 9 Episode 10

    Aired 11/27/2001

    Frasier gets an annoying new agent in the middle of a competition between him and a rival radio broadcaster.

    Director: Scott Ellis

    Writer: Bob Daily

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  • Bully for Martin
    7.3/10(805)
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    #23 - Bully for Martin

    Season 9 Episode 11

    Aired 12/11/2001

    After Frasier witnesses Martin get chewed out by his boss, Frasier feels obligated to say something on his behalf. However, it only serves to make things worse.

    Director: Stuart Ross

    Writer: Eric Zicklin

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  • War of the Words
    7.3/10(864)
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    #24 - War of the Words

    Season 9 Episode 18

    Aired 3/12/2002

    A-N-X-I-E-T-Y seizes Frasier at the National Spelling Bee, where his son Frederick is a leading competitor.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Saladin K. Patterson

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  • The Harassed
    7.3/10(810)
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    #25 - The Harassed

    Season 10 Episode 12

    Aired 1/14/2003

    Frasier is forced to give up ten minutes of his show for a new financial analysis segment. When the beautiful new stock market reporter's attitude rubs everyone the wrong way, Frasier misreads her signals, which lands everyone in a sexual harassment seminar.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

    Writer: Chris Marcil

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