The Best Episodes Written By Bob Daily

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   9.1/10(8 votes)

   #1 - The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened

   S5:E131/18/2009

   When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much he affected their lives.

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   8.8/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Rooms With a View (2)

   S10:E811/19/2002

   Niles prepares to undergo heart bypass surgery. He is surprised to receive a call wishing him well from Maris, who had learned of his plight from a gossipy acquaintance. Frasier tries to keep Roz and the family at ease by researching the procedure (as well as the doctors' backgrounds) and printing out detailed descriptions for everyone.

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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Daphne Returns

   S8:E195/1/2001

   Niles and Daphne "get real" about their romance.

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   #4 - The Gun Song

   S4:E165/18/2008

   "The Gun Song" is the 86th episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. It is the sixteenth episode of the show's fourth season, and the first half of the two-hour season finale. It aired on May 18, 2008 in the United States.

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   #5 - City on Fire

   S5:E811/16/2008

   Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made her and Carlos heirs of her entire fortune. A reporter looks to expose Bree's imperfections. Lynette learns Porter and Anne Schilling plan to leave Fairview and disappear. Finally, everyone has gathered at a club to see the guys play in the annual "Battle of the Bands" when a fire erupts, threatening the lives of those in attendance. Some will fall as a hero will rise.

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   #6 - Whine Club

   S7:E172/24/2000

   Frasier and Niles uncork a bad case of sibling rivalry when they compete for a prestigious position in their wine club.

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   #7 - Crock Tales

   S11:E225/4/2004

   As Frasier prepares for a dinner party, he considers throwing away an old broken crock pot. However, the crock pot stirs many memories of past experiences with his friends and family.

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   #8 - The Return of Martin Crane

   S9:E410/9/2001

   Martin's new job triggers old memories.

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   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Moons Over Seattle

   S9:E245/21/2002

   Niles' persistence finally convinces Daphne's father to come to Seattle to reconcile with his wife. Daphne is disappointed that Niles didn't consult her first, but is on board with the plan.

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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (3)

    S10:E911/26/2002

    Niles recovers rapidly from his heart surgery and receives the go-ahead from doctors to resume normal activities, but seems reluctant to do this. He maintains his strict post-operative diet, and refuses to exercise or share a bed with Daphne.

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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Frasier-Lite

    S11:E121/6/2004

    Weight loss challenges KACL, enrolled in a pound-shedding contest that pits Frasier against a taunting nemesis who bullied him in high school.

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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - The New Friend

    S8:E712/5/2000

    Roz introduces Frasier to her new boyfriend, Luke, and the two men hit it off. When Roz and Luke break up, Frasier, hides his continuing friendship with him while supporting Roz during her heartbreak.

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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Match Game

    S11:E183/30/2004

    Lovelorn Frasier engages a matchmaker, who mismatches him with dinner dates that turn disastrous; well-meaning Niles hires a kooky helpmate for Daphne's delivery who works with a shaman ...and a drummer.

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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - No Sex, Please, We're Skittish

    S11:E19/23/2003

    Roz's return to KACL rattles Frasier, who's reinvolved with Julia; Niles' fatherhood plans get an unexpected setback he determines to remedy with an unorthodox virility enhancer.

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    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover

    S6:E310/11/2009

    A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her sexy ex-lover and gardener, John Rowland; Bree contemplates a weekend getaway with Karl; Lynette and Tom break the news to their kids that she's pregnant again; and Susan is convinced Angie's son is responsible for her daughter's attack.

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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Dog that Rocks the Cradle

    S7:E510/21/1999

    Roz hires Bulldog to babysit her daughter, not realizing he's out to bulldoze her social life.

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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Come on Over for Dinner

    S7:E235/15/2011

    The Wisteria Lane residents each enjoy a progressive dinner; Renee begins a short-lived relationship with a bartender; Bree sees a connection with Chuck; the housewives cover up a fatal accident.

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    #18 - Down the Block There's a Riot

    S7:E1012/12/2010

    Paul's nefarious plan for Wisteria Lane is put into full effect. Juanita discovers that she isn't Gabrielle's biological daughter, and Bree invites Keith (guest star Brian Austin Green) to move in with her, whilst Tom is confronted about his past indiscretion with Renee.

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    #19 - The Ballad of Booth

    S6:E225/9/2010

    Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie. Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick threatens the life of her son; Bree offers Sam a generous payoff to walk away; and Susan and Mike's financial woes result in the ultimate sacrifice.

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    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Give Me the Blame

    S8:E225/13/2012

    Bree's trial finally comes to an end with a surprise confession. Tom takes steps to finalize his divorce.

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    #21 - My Two Young Men

    S6:E183/21/2010

    Angie’s ex-boyfriend, Patrick, emerges after her trip to New York. Meanwhile it’s game on between Gaby and Susan, as they go to shameless lengths to top each other’s kids; Lynette believes there’s more to Preston’s fiancée than she’s letting on; Bree invites Sam over for a family dinner; and Katherine comes out of the closet.

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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Junior Agent

    S9:E1011/27/2001

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

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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    #24 - Sliding Frasiers

    S8:E132/13/2001

    Frasier is supposed to go to a speed-dating event and asks Roz if he should wear a suit or sweater, remarking that the slightest decision can have far-reaching effects. We see what would have happened in each circumstance.

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    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #25 - The Miracle Song

    S3:E1011/26/2006

    The residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sets her eyes on a father of a girl she's coaching. Mike is arrested for Monique's murder. Thanks to Lynette, mothers of the neighborhood arrange a protest against Art. This causes his sister a heart attack. And Susan has to cook dinner for Ian's parents.

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