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Frasier

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Generally favorable reviews based on 24 Critic Reviews

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Frasier

Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: September 16, 1993

Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin, John Mahoney, Moose, Enzo

Summary: "Frasier" provides a weekly dose of the neuroses and tribulations suffered by an insecure and pompous psychiatrist, Dr. Frasier Crane, host of a Seattle radio advice show at KACL. The twice-divorced doctor's peaceful home life of fine cigars and haute cuisine was shattered when his gruff, ex-cop father, Martin, was injured in the line of"Frasier" provides a weekly dose of the neuroses and tribulations suffered by an insecure and pompous psychiatrist, Dr. Frasier Crane, host of a Seattle radio advice show at KACL. The twice-divorced doctor's peaceful home life of fine cigars and haute cuisine was shattered when his gruff, ex-cop father, Martin, was injured in the line of duty and forced to move in with Frasier. Martin brought with him a semi-psychic, live-in home-care provider, Daphne Moon, his pesky Jack Russell terrier, Eddie, and a duct-taped recliner that clashes with Frasier's more aesthetically pleasing Eames and Wassily chairs. Their home is frequently visited by Frasier's snobbish and competitive brother, Niles, a fellow psychiatrist whose longtime romantic interest in Daphne was finally happily realized at the conclusion of Season 7. At work, his slightly jaded producer and man-hungry single parent Roz Doyle, supports Frasier. Some of the people who voice the callers to Frasier's radio program are often bigtime celebrities.

"Frasier", starring Kelsey Grammer in his Emmy Award-winning title role of Dr. Frasier Crane, made history by becoming the first series, comedy or drama, to achieve a record five consecutive Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. With this achievement, the series stands ahead of "Cheers", the series from which "Frasier" was spun-off. Overall, "Frasier" earned a total of 37 Emmys (more than any other series in history), including four for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Kelsey Grammer and four for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for David Hyde Pierce. It's also interesting to point out that Kelsey Grammer played the part of Frasier for 20 years, tying him for the longest duration playing the same character on television and, that the show included guest appearances from almost all regulars from "Cheers", excluding Kirstie Alley.

NBC Broadcast History

September 1993 - May 1994: Thursdays 9:30 PM
September 1994 - May 1998: Tuesdays 9:00 PM
September 1998 - May 2000: Thursdays 9:00 PM
September 2000 - May 2004: Tuesdays 9:00 PM

Global Broadcast History (Canada)

September 1993 - May 1994: Thursdays 9:30 PM
September 1994 - May 1998: Tuesdays 9:00 PM
September 1998 - May 2000: Thursdays 9:00 PM
September 2000 - February 2004: Tuesdays 8:00 PM… Expand

Creator: Peter Casey and David Angell

Genre(s): Comedy

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Recent Episodes

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S11:E43. Liar! Liar!
Air Date: October 7, 2016
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S11:E41. Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven
Air Date: October 7, 2016
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S11:E39. Mixed Doubles
Air Date: October 6, 2016

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Metascore

79

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Critic Reviews

100

Entertainment Weekly

Ken Tucker

Jun 11, 2013

Season 2 Review: One of the best things about the second season of Frasier is the way the series has come to mix its high and low humor. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Miles Beller

Feb 27, 2013

Season 1 Review: A series that constructs its characters and situations with care and skill from the start rather than relying on seeking to confirm expectations. [16 Sept 1993]

83

People Weekly

David Hiltbrand

Jun 26, 2013

Season 1 Review: In the tradition of Cheers, the show thrives by selling up distinct, contrary personalities and making them collide for a half-hour each week. So far the writing is sharp and punchy. Read full review

80

Orlando Sentinel

Greg Dawson

Feb 27, 2013

Season 1 Review: This is almost exactly the same premise as Fox's hideously unfunny Daddy Dearest. What a difference a script makes. [16 Sept 1993, p.E1]

75

San Diego Union-Tribune

Robert P. Laurence

Feb 27, 2013

Season 1 Review: On merit, Frasier seems more likely to succeed, largely thanks to a strong supporting cast, headed by the man who plays the father, John Mahoney. [16 Sept 1993, p.ND42]

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gail Pennington

Feb 27, 2013

Season 1 Review: Leeves is a hoot as Daphne, and provides leavening to Mahoney's self-centered gruffness. This could all work out, I guess; these characters (except possibly Dad) could grow on us, and in the post-"Seinfeld" time slot, they're likely to get a chance. [16 Sept 1993, p.6G]

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People Weekly

Mike Lipton

Jun 27, 2013

Season 8 Review: This once-steady sitcom may now be stuck in neutral. Read full review

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User Reviews

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kyle20ellis

Mar 20, 2022

Another American sitcom I really like is Will and Grace. Both shows are really funny, but I like this show more. Kelsey Grammar, voice of Sideshow Bob in Simpsons and Vladmir in Anastasia is just superb as radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane, a man with his failures but has a heart that makesAnother American sitcom I really like is Will and Grace. Both shows are really funny, but I like this show more. Kelsey Grammar, voice of Sideshow Bob in Simpsons and Vladmir in Anastasia is just superb as radio psychiatrist Frasier Crane, a man with his failures but has a heart that makes anyone warm to him. And he is surrounded by some truly talented comedy actors, especially David Hyde Pierce(who starred alongside Tim Curry in the fantastic stage musical Spamolot) as his brother Niles. I loved John Mahoney as the father, and Peri Gilpin as Roz. My favourites are Jane Leeves with her character's silly humour, and Moose(one talented animal) as Eddie, who got the most laughs as Martin Crane's staring dog. The script is intelligent, witty and cleverly-structured, and there is enough style and substance to make it memorable. And the song at the end is quite catchy. Although I am sad it ended in 2004, I am glad it got a decent ending. 10/10 for a gem on American television. Bethany Cox… Expand

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Eaj6

Oct 8, 2019

This show besides being a spinoff of Cheers, portrays a son and father living together in a Seattle apartment. It has many comedic and heart-warming moments that all add to the show's special tone. I cannot tell you how many times I have watched every episode on Netflix!

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TheWebStylist

Sep 22, 2021

The scene where Niles goes down at Nervosa had me in tears! Frasier is a top 5 all time fav series TIMELESS

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KACK1533

Aug 28, 2021

This was a fun show. Very much a product of its time,but that's what makes it charming.

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7

Mmaran

Jan 12, 2021

A good sitcom, but it isnt as good as said. Kelsey gramer is funny, but the rest of the cast isnt so

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Seasons & Episodes

79

Series Overview
Season 11

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- Season 11 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
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  S11:E43. Liar! Liar!
  Air Date: October 7, 2016
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  S11:E41. Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven
  Air Date: October 7, 2016
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  S11:E39. Mixed Doubles
  Air Date: October 6, 2016
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  S11:E38. Head Game
  Air Date: October 6, 2016
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  S11:E37. The Impossible Dream
  Air Date: October 6, 2016
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  S11:E36. Love Bites Dog
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S11:E35. The Two Mrs. Cranes
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S11:E34. You Can Go Home Again
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S11:E33. The Focus Group
  Air Date: October 5, 2016
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  S11:E32. Frasier Loves Roz
  Air Date: October 4, 2016
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  S11:E31. Where There's Smoke, There's Fired
  Air Date: October 4, 2016
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  S11:E30. Police Story
  Air Date: October 4, 2016
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  S11:E28. The Last Time I Saw Maris
  Air Date: March 31, 2017
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  S11:E27. High Crane Drifter
  Air Date: October 3, 2016
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  S11:E27. Goodnight, Seattle Part II
  Air Date: March 14, 2017
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  S11:E26. Look Before You Leap
  Air Date: October 3, 2016
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  S11:E26. Goodnight, Seattle Part I
  Air Date: March 13, 2017
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  S11:E26. Three Dates and a Break up Part II
  Air Date: July 12, 2017
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  S11:E25. Goodnight, Seattle (2)
  Air Date: May 13, 2004
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  S11:E25. Detour
  Air Date: March 13, 2017
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  S11:E25. The Good Son
  Air Date: June 12, 2017
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  S11:E24. Goodnight, Seattle (1)
  Air Date: May 13, 2004
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  S11:E23. Goodnight, Seattle
  Air Date: May 13, 2004
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  S11:E22. Crock Tales
  Air Date: May 4, 2004
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  S11:E21. Detour
  Air Date: April 27, 2004
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  S11:E20. And Frasier Makes Three
  Air Date: April 20, 2004
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  S11:E19. Miss Right Now
  Air Date: April 6, 2004
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  S11:E18. Match Game
  Air Date: March 30, 2004
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  S11:E17. Coots and Ladders
  Air Date: March 16, 2004
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  S11:E16. Boo! (a.k.a. I'm With Her)
  Air Date: March 2, 2004
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  S11:E15. Caught in the Act
  Air Date: February 24, 2004
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  S11:E14. Freudian Sleep
  Air Date: February 3, 2004
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  S11:E13. The Ann Who Came to Dinner
  Air Date: January 13, 2004
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  S11:E12. Frasier-Lite
  Air Date: January 6, 2004
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  S11:E11. High Holidays
  Air Date: December 9, 2003
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  S11:E10. Seabee Jeebies
  Air Date: December 2, 2003
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  S11:E9. Guns N' Neuroses
  Air Date: November 18, 2003
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  S11:E8. Murder Most Maris (2)
  Air Date: November 11, 2003
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  S11:E7. Maris Returns (1)
  Air Date: November 4, 2003
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  S11:E6. I'm Listening
  Air Date: October 28, 2003
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  S11:E5. The Placeholder
  Air Date: October 14, 2003
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  S11:E4. The Babysitter
  Air Date: October 7, 2003
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  S11:E3. The Doctor Is Out
  Air Date: September 30, 2003
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  S11:E2. A Man, a Plan and a Gal: Julia
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
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  S11:E1. No Sex Please, We're Skittish
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2002
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2001
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: October 24, 2000
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 1999
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1998
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 1997
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 1996
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 1995
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 1994
Season 1

80
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 16, 1993