The Worst Episodes of Frasier

#1 Worst Episode
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6.8/10(1090 votes)
#1 - Freudian Sleep
S11:E142/3/2004
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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Director:Cynthia J. Popp
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
6.8/10(935 votes)
#2 - The Ann Who Came To Dinner
S11:E131/13/2004
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
Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
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Director:Scott Ellis
Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
6.8/10(929 votes)
#3 - Mother Load (2)
S9:E131/15/2002
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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Director:Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
7.0/10(1019 votes)
#4 - Mary Christmas
S8:E812/12/2000
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Eric Zicklin
7.0/10(855 votes)
#5 - Some Assembly Required
S10:E194/1/2003
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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Director:Wil Shriner
Writer:Patricia Breen
7.1/10(1139 votes)
#6 - The Friend
S3:E111/16/1996
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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Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
Writer:Jack Burditt

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7.1/10(919 votes)
#7 - Mother Load (1)
S9:E121/8/2002
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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Director:Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
7.2/10(981 votes)
#8 - Kissing Cousin
S10:E410/15/2002
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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Director:Scott Ellis
Writer:Eric Zicklin
7.2/10(979 votes)
#9 - Desperately Seeking Closure
S5:E812/9/1997
When, Frasier gets "dumped" by his high-powered girlfriend Sam, he makes a fool of himself trying to win her back.
Directors:Pamela Fryman, David Clark Lee
Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs, Rob Hanning
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Directors:Pamela Fryman, David Clark Lee
Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs, Rob Hanning
7.2/10(933 votes)
#10 - Cranes Unplugged
S8:E101/16/2001
Frasier gets a visit from his video-game obsessed son, Frederick; Daphne and Niles play Cupid for a lonely Roz.
Directors:Kelsey Grammer, Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
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Directors:Kelsey Grammer, Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
7.2/10(917 votes)
#11 - Coots and Ladders
S11:E173/16/2004
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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Director:Kelsey Grammer
Writer:Heide Perlman
7.2/10(907 votes)
#12 - The Devil and Dr. Phil
S10:E214/29/2003
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
Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
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Director:Wil Shriner
Writers:Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
7.2/10(894 votes)
#13 - It Takes Two to Tangle
S8:E173/27/2001
Frasier and Niles press Martin's rich girlfriend to save their bankrupt prep school.
Director:Wil Shriner
Writer:Rob Hanning
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Director:Wil Shriner
Writer:Rob Hanning
7.2/10(877 votes)
#14 - Sharing Kirby
S9:E911/20/2001
Blood pressures and spirits rise as an intern becomes the pawn in Frasier and Niles' battle over a wine cellar tour.
Director:Kelsey Grammer
Writer:Heide Perlman
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Director:Kelsey Grammer
Writer:Heide Perlman
7.2/10(868 votes)
#15 - Kenny on the Couch
S10:E173/4/2003
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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Director:David Clark Lee
Writer:Bob Daily
7.2/10(823 votes)
#16 - Analyzed Kiss
S10:E235/13/2003
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
Writers:Saladin K. Patterson, Heide Perlman
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Director:Katy Garretson
Writers:Saladin K. Patterson, Heide Perlman
7.3/10(1057 votes)
#17 - The Show where Woody Shows Up
S6:E132/4/1999
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Rob Greenberg
7.3/10(1035 votes)
#18 - Frasier Gotta Have It
S5:E194/21/1998
Frasier's torn between his "lust" for his latest conquest and the realization that they have nothing in common.
Director:Dan Butler
Writer:Rob Greenberg
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Director:Dan Butler
Writer:Rob Greenberg
7.3/10(1027 votes)
#19 - First, Do No Harm
S6:E510/29/1998
Frasier suspects that his gorgeous new girlfriend is just using him to get free psychiatric advice.
Director:Sheldon Epps
Writers:Jordan Hawley, William Schifrin
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Director:Sheldon Epps
Writers:Jordan Hawley, William Schifrin
7.3/10(969 votes)
#20 - The Great Crane Robbery
S8:E411/14/2000
Frasier frets when his billionaire boss slavishly copies his aesthetic tastes, and Mel blackmails Niles into making a social faux pas.
Directors:Kelsey Grammer, Katy Garretson
Writer:Gayle Abrams
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Directors:Kelsey Grammer, Katy Garretson
Writer:Gayle Abrams
7.3/10(952 votes)
#21 - War of the Words
S9:E183/12/2002
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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Director:Sheldon Epps
Writer:Saladin K. Patterson
7.3/10(938 votes)
#22 - Legal Tender Love and Care
S8:E611/28/2000
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Saladin K. Patterson
7.3/10(917 votes)
#23 - Forgotten But Not Gone
S8:E184/17/2001
Frasier leaves his wine club to host a new radio feature called "The Wine Corner" and is angered to learn that a resentful Niles - the club's overbearing "cork-master" has ordered it's old members not to participate in the program.
Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:David Lloyd
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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:David Lloyd
7.3/10(915 votes)
#24 - Farewell, Nervosa
S10:E204/22/2003
Frasier consults his old friend Avery for advice on his finances. Avery says that Frasier's spending habits are out of control. Frasier becomes depressed and heads out to Cafe Nervosa to think about a solution.
Director:Kelsey Grammer
Writer:Eric Zicklin
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Director:Kelsey Grammer
Writer:Eric Zicklin
7.3/10(912 votes)
#25 - The Placeholder
S11:E510/14/2003
Roz tries to convince Frasier to go out with her friend Ann. She feels that Frasier is too particular about who he dates, and adds that there is nothing wrong with continuing to date around until the right person comes along.
Director:Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker
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Director:Sheldon Epps
Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker