The Best Episodes Written By Joe Cristalli

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - The Twelve Shorts of Christmas

   S3:E812/21/2017

   The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
2. 

   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Blind Date

   S1:E611/9/2023

   Eve agrees to set both Frasier and Freddy up on blind dates—but when both women are expected on the same evening, father and son start to turn on each other.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
3. 

   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Cyrano, Cyrano

   S2:E29/19/2024

   Love is in the air - or so Frasier thinks! Determined to "give Cupid a win" on Valentine's Day, Frasier inadvertently becomes involved with both sides of a troubled relationship.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
4. 

   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

   S1:E911/24/2021

   Chaos erupts at the Christmas staff dinner when Maximo and Memo's plans backfire. Julia pieces together the truth behind her birthday gift.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
5. 

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate

   S3:E205/3/2018

   Heather asks Tyler and Tim to buy a bra for Samantha; Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant; John gets Samantha and Sophia hooked on gambling.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
6. 

   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Ham

   S2:E19/19/2024

   When Frasier learns that Alan was the one who advised Freddy to drop out of college, their decades-old friendship is jeopardized. Meanwhile, Eve and David grapple with an imported jamon Iberico.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
7. 

   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Glory Days

   S2:E310/27/2022

   Maximo gets swept up in a busy night with Isabel‘s family. Chad's fraternity brothers surprise him.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
8. 

   7.5/10(11 votes)

   #8 - The Good Father

   S1:E110/12/2023

   Following Martin's death, Frasier returns to Boston for a college lecture and to check in on his son, Freddy—whom he quickly suspects is keeping a secret from him.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
9. 

   7.1/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Cape Cod

   S2:E610/17/2024

   When Frasier sees that Eve is ready to date again, he enlists Roz's help to plan a romantic weekend for her and Freddy at a Cape Cod beach house.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
10. 

    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Swim Survivor Zen Talk

    S2:E712/8/2016

    When John decides to try out for "Survivor," Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can't swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii as a honeymoon destination; Jen pretends to get hooked on meditation so she can use the time to play cell phone games; and Heather gives Sophia the "sex" talk.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli
11. 

    5.1/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie

    S1:E213/31/2016

    Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents, and Jen sets Matt up on a blind date with her coworker, Dougie.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli
12. 

    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript

    S2:E204/27/2017

    When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding. Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their group.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli
13. 

    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - You Will Have a Night to Remember

    S1:E77/6/2022

    When Maggie introduces Daniel to her parents on her birthday, it goes worse than she ever could have predicted.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Joe Cristalli