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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 10 Episode 11 - Door Jam
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    S10:E11

    Frasier mistakenly receives some of Cam Winston's mail, including a mysterious invitation to an exclusive locale. Frasier and Niles are surprised to have been left out of the loop about this new hot spot, and become obsessed with finding out more information.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 14 - Daphne Does Dinner
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S10:E14

    Niles and Frasier plan a party to celebrate the unveiling of a painting that Niles has just purchased. However, Daphne notes that every event the brothers host inevitably ends in disaster.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  3. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - I'm Listening
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S11:E6

    Frasier overhears Ronee making a date with another man. He tells Martin, who is furious at him for eavesdropping. Ronee later breaks the news to Martin herself, explaining that she didn't think they had an exclusive relationship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 23 - Analyzed Kiss
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S10:E23

    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.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  5. undefined Season 11 Episode 17 - Coots and Ladders
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S11:E17

    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.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  6. undefined Season 9 Episode 21 - Cheerful Goodbyes
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S9:E21

    Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech, and Niles, Daphne and Martin tag along to see the city. Once there, Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - It's Lonely on the Top
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S11:E22

    Because of Woody's civic election win, Sam needs another bartender, a job he gives to Carla. To celebrate, Carla whips up a batch of one of her powerhouse drinks for the guys. The day after, everyone has a hangover. What's worse, Carla, who imbibed and got drunk herself, has a sneaking suspicion that she took someone home and slept with him, that person she believes being one of the Cheers regulars. She confides in Sam alone, and after he tells her it wasn't him, she panics and they both ponder who it could have been, with her worse nightmare having it be Cliff. When her bed-mate ultimately reveals himself, Carla and Sam have to decide how best to handle the information. Two other revelations come to light in the aftermath of the drunken spree. And Sam makes an admission of his own to Carla to make her feel better about her own further revelation.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  8. undefined Season 9 Episode 9 - Sharing Kirby
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S9:E9

    Blood pressures and spirits rise as an intern becomes the pawn in Frasier and Niles' battle over a wine cellar tour.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Little Sister Don't Cha
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E2

    Carla goes on a maternity leave and is replaced by her supposedly shy and innocent sister.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Integration Therapy
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    Drew realizes he lost all of his friends after his divorce, which prompts Gina to throw a party for his dialysis group.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Baseball, Walkers and Wine
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

    Gina comes up with a plan to help a resident, Meredith, get some space from her overprotective husband; Drew work up the courage to tell Gina he has feelings for her.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Louisville, Bubbaroo and Sully
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E11

    Gina hires Peter's son to be her lawyer, but things get complicated when he asks her out; Drew and Harry's van breaks down during their road trip, leaving them stranded.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Phantom Limb
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    After missing Maddies soccer game due to dialysis, a depressed Drew begins to question if all his sacrifices are worth it.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - B Negative (1)
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    Drew and Gina start thinking about their futures after Jerry gets a surprise call that he's receiving a new kidney.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - A Dishwasher, a Fire and a Remote Control
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E6

    Gina is pressured by the seniors at Valley Hills to fire the chef; a frustrated Drew blows up at one of his therapy patients.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - S'mores, Elvis and a Cubano
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E10

    Gina gets a surprise visit from her sister, Natalie; Drew and Harry start a road trip together but have different destinations in mind.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - A Boss, a Bear Claw and a Defibrillator
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

    Gina struggles with being both a boss and a friend to Gabby and Gideon; Drew volunteers to drive the Valley Hills van; Jerry learns he's healthy enough to leave Valley Hills.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Juneau, Froyo and Ronald Reagan
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E16

    Gina is torn after getting an offer to sell Valley Hills to a rival assisted living residence; Drew prepares to leave on his big trip to Alaska.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Die Alysis
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Drew's condition worsens, he needs to make sure Gina is still serious about donating her kidney and winds up making her an offer she can't refuse.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - A Cute Asphyxiation
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E16

    Drew and Gina struggle in their new relationships. Also, Norma plans a trip to Italy with Gina.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Payroll, a Waterwall and Valley Forge
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E15

    Gina struggles to keep Valley Hills running smoothly after Mrs. Ludlum quits and starts work at a rival assisted living facility; Drew wonders whether he should go on another road trip adventure or stay close to Gina.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Recessive Gina
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Gina takes Drew and Norma on a road trip to track down her father's medical records.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Love Life Support
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    Gina sabotages her relationship with Eli after he invites her to a wedding in Las Vegas.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - A Camper, a Compass and a Cannoli
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E7

    Gina brings her dog Cannoli to the retirement home where he bonds with the seniors; Drew prepares for his new life driving cross country in a camper van.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Inflammatory Response
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E13

    Norma moves into Drew's house after she accidentally sets her room on fire at the retirement home. Also, a romance heats up between Gina and Eli.

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    Writer:Heide Perlman

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Heide Perlman Ratings Summary

"Door Jam" is the best rated episode written by Heide Perlman. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/7/2003 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Daphne Does Dinner".