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Frasier Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
Good Grief
Thu, Sep 24, 199823 mins
In the sixth season opener, which picks up where last season's cliffhanger left off, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is struggling with becoming gainfully employed again. In between job hunting, Frasier keeps himself busy by hosting a picnic for the other unemployed KACL staff, writing an opera and generally annoying everyone he encounters with his new, overzealous attitude. Martin (John Mahoney) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) try to help Frasier deal with the emotions he won't face on his own.
Episode 2
Frasier's Curse
Thu, Oct 1, 199822 mins
Frasier believes reunions are cursed as they always happen when he is at a low point in his life, such as his divorce with Lilith and being left at the altar by Diane. He is thus not keen to go on a reunion of the Bryce Academy, where he expects to be humiliated for being unemployed, single and living with his father. Although Niles and Roz encourage him to go, a catastrophic job interview at another radio station on the same day makes Frasier change his mind, about which Roz is very cross. But Frasier reconsiders after a former classmate sees him walking outside the supermarket in shabby clothes pushing a shopping trolley and may spread rumors at the reunion that Frasier is homeless.
Episode 3
Dial M for Martin
Thu, Oct 8, 199830 mins
When Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) begins spending too much time cramped in his condo with Martin (John Mahoney), his dad volunteers to move in with Niles (David Hyde Pierce). Meanwhile, an initially reluctant Niles soon agrees wholeheartedly to the living arrangements once he realizes that having Daphne (Jane Leeves) as a roommate is part of the deal.
Episode 4
Hot Ticket
Fri, Oct 16, 199823 mins
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) desire to retain their A-List standing has them doing whatever it takes to secure tickets to the theatrical event of the season-anything but scrounging for last-minute tickets in the cancellation line. Meanwhile, Daphne (Jane Leeves) gets her fifteen minutes of fame when an unflattering picture of her is printed in the local paper.
Episode 5
First Do No Harm
Thu, Oct 29, 199830 mins
Martin has arranged for Frasier to meet up again with Duke's daughter, Marie (Teri Hatcher), whom he first met when they were both children. Frasier is pleasantly surprised at how beautiful she has become, and enjoys having dinner with her, but cannot help noticing that she has some neurotic tendencies. She meticulously arranges her cutlery and food, and avoids even looking at the balcony owing to acrophobia. Later on, she tells him in great detail about a recurring dream she has. When Frasier relates these idiosyncrasies to Niles, his brother posits the suggestion that Marie is attracted to him because of his psychiatric expertise. Frasier is indignant, but cannot get the idea out of his mind, and later finds his suspicions confirmed, causing him to break up with Marie. Martin is angry, fearing the possible repercussions on his friendship with Duke, and Niles suggests Frasier give the relationship another chance. This he does, but Marie's recurring dream is still exercising his mind, causing Niles to change his opinion about the source of the problem.
Episode 6
Secret Admirer
Thu, Nov 5, 199823 mins
A giddy Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) mistakenly believes he's the object of a secret female admirer's affection, and even though he's squiring around an attractive new woman (guest star Grace Phillips) who adores him, he sneakily rings up every number in his little black book hoping to double his pleasure. Elsewhere, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) is equally gleeful at the prospect of finalizing his divorce proceedings that hopefully will allow him to finally disengage from the clutches of his dreaded wife, Maris.
Episode 7
How to Bury a Millionaire
Thu, Nov 12, 199830 mins
Driving to Niles' apartment at the Montana with the intention of taking him to dinner, Frasier and Martin are astonished to see Niles drive past them in a cheap hatchback. When Niles sees them, he makes haste to get away from them as quick as possible. Bewildered by his actions and incensed by his bare-faced claims that he is in his apartment when calling him on his car phone to question him, Frasier eventually gets Niles to admit that he has been forced by his on-going divorce from Maris to buy a cheaper car, as his Mercedes has been repossessed. Back in his apartment, Frasier suggests that they make a list of his expenses in order to enable him to economize; it soon becomes apparent that his apartment is by far his greatest expense. Although Niles insists that it is modest (despite having three floors and possessing a library, a study and a gift-wrapping room) and pleads that his ability to get into the Montana was a necessary ego-boost after his wife's abandonment, Frasier eventually convinces him that he has no choice but to move out in order to avoid bankruptcy. He allows Niles to stay with him, but after two weeks, his picky habits have started to wear on the nerves of everyone else present. Frasier vows to help Niles find an apartment. To that end, after a long day of apartment searching, both men find themselves at the Shangri-La, a cheap bachelor's apartment complex that falls well below their high standards; unfortunately for Niles, however, it is the best that he can afford, and upon learning that he has outstayed his welcome at Frasier's, Niles has no choice but to move in.
Episode 8
The Seal Who Came to Dinner
Thu, Nov 19, 199823 mins
Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) precious social standing is at stake when he hosts a catered soiree for his fellow gourmet club snobs at Maris' beach house. Unfortunately he must enlist Frasier's (Kelsey Grammer) grudging assistance in disposing of a smelly dead seal that keeps washing ashore - prompting nosy neighbors to think there's foul play afoot. Back at home, Daphne (Jane Leeves) resents Martin's (John Mahoney) leering at her young and attractive girlfriend (guest star Susie Park).
Episode 9
Roz, a Loan
Thu, Dec 10, 199822 mins
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) gallantly loans a cash-strapped Roz (Peri Gilpin) $1,500 to cover essentials for her baby, but when he discovers that she is indulging herself in luxuries, he borrows trouble of his own when he confronts her. On the job-hunt front, both Frasier and Roz are encouraged when it is rumored that their former radio station employers want to revamp their format and re-hire them.
Episode 10
Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz
Thu, Dec 17, 199822 mins
Christmas is approaching, and while out shopping with Roz and looking for a menorah for his son, Frasier makes a covert attempt to purchase a sweater for Roz. Just before she realises, another woman steps in and rescues Frasier by pretending that she is buying it. She recognises him from the radio, and when he offers his thanks and asks if he can return the kindness, she suggests a date with her daughter, Faye. Frasier accepts, and is pleasantly surprised when he meets her, although she is embarrassed at being fixed up by her mother. Things go well for a while between them, and Faye visits Frasier's apartment with Helen one day on their way to catch a plane to Florida. It is at this point that Frasier discovers that Faye was under the impression that he was Jewish, and although this is not a problem for her, she is worried what her mother will think. He agrees to hide the Christmas decorations and play along, also getting Niles and Martin on side. The deception proves tricky to sustain, as Eddie appears dressed in a Santa Claus costume, someone calls round trying to deliver a Christmas tree, and Daphne is busy organizing a holiday revue downstairs (from which Niles appears dressed as Jesus).
Episode 11
Good Samaritan
Thu, Jan 7, 199922 mins
Frederick is visiting Frasier for his birthday, however Frasier is troubled as, having always believed that people are fundamentally decent and good, he now finds his beliefs and patience tested when he attempts a series of acts of kindness and they all turn out badly. Firstly, he finds and returns a lost wallet in Café Nervosa, and the owner accuses him of stealing money from it; secondly, he helps a woman load a dog into her car at the airport, and she drives away without thanking him; thirdly, he stops to help a man with a flat tire, and the man calls in to KACL threatening to sue him for damage to his car. Later, driving home in the rain, he comes across a stranded woman and considers whether or not to give her a ride. Despite the events of the day, he decides to help her, only to discover that she is a prostitute (and also a transvestite), and that the police are watching everything. He is arrested and held at Martin's old precinct, where Martin and Niles must bail him out. Upon returning home Frasier has to explain what happened to Frederick since the incident gained media attention. When Frederick asks; "So are you saying you shouldn't help people?," we return to Frasier in the car contemplating whether or not to give the woman a ride (the preceding events having been what Frasier later describes as a 'bad daydream'). Despite knowing that this good deed, like all the others, may backfire he still decides to help her. He discovers that the woman, highly appreciative of his help, is not a prostitute but actually a fellow resident of his building.
Episode 12
Our Parents, Ourselves
Thu, Jan 21, 199930 mins
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is a wannabe Cupid when he arranges a supposedly chance meeting between Martin (John Mahoney) and Roz's (Peri Gilpin) visiting mother (Oscar and Emmy-winning guest star Eva Marie Saint), but the love arrow gets bent when Frasier learns that his father can't stand the old 'gasbag' - just minutes before she's the surprise guest at the Crane Super Bowl party.
Episode 13
The Show Where Woody Shows Up
Thu, Feb 4, 199930 mins
Frasier receives a phonecall during his show at KACL from Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson), an old friend from Cheers, who has just arrived in Seattle for the week. Frasier suggests they have dinner and catch up, and decides to keep it simple: takeaway pizza and beer at his apartment. He and Woody have a most enjoyable evening exchanging stories from the old days, and at the end Frasier suggests lunch the next day at a Mexican place. When he returns from that, he privately admits to Martin that he is no longer enjoying spending time with Woody, since they have nothing in common except a few old stories. He also feels bad for him as Woody is still a bartender while he is a famous psychiatrist. However, he cannot bring himself to hurt his friend's feelings, so continues to meet up with him. After one particularly grim evening spent with Woody, Gil and Noel at a karaoke bar, he decides that he can take no more, but his luck seems to have changed when Woody suddenly knocks on his door and says he is leaving town right away. Frasier bids him farewell, then goes out with Niles for a late supper to celebrate. Once at the cantina, he has a shock when he spots Woody hiding behind a menu at the bar. Woody explains that he feels sorry for Frasier, as he still lives with his father and goes out with his brother. Frasier realizes that Woody does have a good life that keeps him happy, and tells him how lucky he is. They agree to share a last beer and promise to reconnect in five or ten years. The episode ends with Gil and Noel performing in karaoke.
Episode 14
Three Valentines
Thu, Feb 11, 199923 mins
There are three main story lines in this episode, all centered around St. Valentine's Day: (1) In preparation for a date whom Niles has invited over to Frasier's apartment for dinner, Niles attempts to iron a crease out of his trousers, and disaster ensues when they catch fire and he loses control of the extinguisher. (2) Frasier is meeting with Cassandra Stone, the station's new marketing manager, but is unsure as to whether it is a romantic date or just a business meeting. Frasier consistently receives mixed signals, but things seem to be turning Frasier's way when she invites him up to her hotel room. (3) Both without dates, Martin and Daphne decide to have a meal together and discover what it is like to be dateless.
Episode 15
To Tell the Truth
Thu, Feb 18, 199930 mins
Niles's divorce proceedings continue to go badly; the lawyers representing his wife, Maris, have motioned to postpone the trial date for eight months in order to drain money from him with Niles's lawyers more than happy to allow this since it means more cash for them. Frasier recommends he find himself new lawyers, and Roz suggests an ex-boyfriend of hers: Donny Douglas, nicknamed "The Piranha" by the legal community. Niles is desperate enough to swallow his distaste and go along to meet Donny. At first, the cheery, uncouth, slobby lawyer seems to confirm his worst fears, but he is immediately impressed by the sheer steel and ultra-aggressive manner that Donny displays in dealing with Maris' high-brow lawyers, who are immediately cowed into submission, and this persuades him to allow Donny to represent him. Proceedings now having been brought forward, Donny begins preparing the family for deposition. In the process, it is revealed that Frasier is incapable of lying under oath. As it is soon revealed that one of the questions will revolve around Niles' feelings towards Daphne, this poses something of a problem; Maris' lawyers are claiming that Niles was in love with Daphne throughout the period that the marriage was breaking apart, and that this had a negative impact on the marriage. Daphne and Donny are unconcerned, but Niles panics and hides underneath Frasier's piano after he realises Frasier is having serious ethical concerns about lying under oath to help Niles. As Niles prepares for the inevitability he may have to come clean to Daphne about his feelings for her, Donny discovers the true source of Maris' family fortune - urinal cakes, rather than lumber as she had always claimed. To spare herself embarrassment, Maris agrees to a quick divorce to ensure Niles' silence. However, his happiness is quickly quashed upon discovering Daphne and Donny have started dating.
Episode 16
Decoys
Thu, Feb 25, 199923 mins
Donny is now going out with Daphne, which Niles is not happy about. On the plus side, Donny has managed to secure something for him out of the divorce settlement: Maris' lake-front cottage, Shady Glen. Frasier suggests he go with Niles and Martin to spend a weekend there, to take his brother's mind off his troubles. It turns out that Martin will have to arrive a day later because of a dental appointment, but Frasier does not mind driving him. Niles tries to persuade Daphne to join them, but she declines. He then devises a plan to split her up from Donny, by inviting him to the cottage, and also inviting Roz, whom he used to date. He hopes that they may re-connect. Things start to become more complicated when Frasier and Martin arrive ahead of schedule, and Niles pretends that Roz is there for his benefit; and then Daphne also appears, having changed her mind about coming.
Episode 17
Dinner Party
Thu, Mar 11, 199930 mins
Full of "joie de vivre," a jaunty Frasier recruits Niles to plan a simple (but tasteful) dinner party, but weeding out undesirables from the guest list, slotting the perfect date and hiring temperamental caterers have the Crane brothers teetering on the edge of insanity -- and they're in too deep to call it off. And worse yet, the bickering boys are accidentally clued-in by one would-be guest who thinks their unique relationship borders on the peculiar.
Episode 18
Taps at the Montana
Thu, Mar 25, 199923 mins
Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) dream of moving out of his dumpy apartment and back into his tony digs at the Montana are tantalizingly close until the condo board notifies him that his lease will be cancelled because of his previous misadventures -- so he enlists Frasier's (Kelsey Grammer) aid to throw a swanky reception designed to change their minds. Typically, the fretful Crane brothers' best plans lurch disastrously off track as they race around trying to cover up suspicious appetizers, a dead bird and a stone-cold party guest.
Episode 19
IQ
Thu, Apr 8, 199923 mins
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) engage in a fierce bidding war at a charity silent auction, then continue their competitiveness at home when they insist on looking up their childhood I.Q. test scores -- and make a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, Roz (Peri Gilpin) and Martin (John Mahoney) try to influence the bidding at the silent auction, and Daphne (Jane Leeves) gets wrapped up in her online chats with a friend.
Episode 20
Dr. Nora
Thu, Apr 29, 199923 mins
The Dr. Frasier Show is doing very well, and the studio decides to start another show of the same genre. They ask Frasier to interview contenders, and he does so at Cafe Nervosa. He thinks he is about to make his choice, going with Dr. Goldon Edelstein, and Niles approves his decision. However, in the end, he decides to recommend Dr. Nora Fairchild, who flatters him at the interview. Frasier enjoys having an apprentice, until she begins her show. She turns out to be an ultra-conservative religious zealot, condemning pre-marital sex, divorce, etc. Her advise turns out to be more like abuse than advice, blatantly calling them things such as whores. Frasier is upset, and threatens to withdraw his recommendation. However, Kenny says that her ratings are very high, and he decides to keep her. Nora shuns Frasier's advice on air, and he and Roz decide to take her off the air. Martin and Daphne like Nora, Martin saying she stands up for traditional values. Niles says, from what he's heard, that Nora has difficult problems with her mother. Though Roz has gathered plenty of secrets from Dr. Nora's past, such as her failures at her previous workplaces, a number of divorces, an affair with a married man and the fact that her PhD. is in Physical Education (Frasier quips "She's a gym teacher!"), Frasier calls her mother, and asks her to make amends with her estranged daughter. She shows up at the studio the next day, and begins to verbally abuse her daughter. Nora runs away from the studio, screaming at the top of her lungs. Frasier fills in to cover up the dead air. Callers to the show include Jenny, Tom, Denise, and Jill.
Episode 21
When a Man Loves Two Women
Wed, May 5, 199930 mins
Frasier is in a stable relationship with his new girlfriend, Cassandra Stone, but when Faye Moskowitz returns to town from Paris, Frasier does not know who to pursue. While he dates Cassandra, he sees her in a less than positive light, and mainly for physical purposes. In the end, he decides to go after Faye.
Episode 22
Visions of Daphne
Thu, May 13, 199923 mins
Martin sees Donny Douglas getting an engagement ring from a jewelry store. Martin confides in Frasier, and Daphne overhears them say something about her and she implores them. Initially, she feared it was her mother, but Martin tells her what really happened. Daphne comes to Niles' office, and asks him what she should do about the psychic vision she had. Her vision was of herself at her wedding, when someone interrupted her wedding claiming he was the love of her life. Daphne didn't see his face, only that he was wearing a red bow tie. Frasier hears the vision, and says that it was psychological stress. Niles becomes noble, and backs Frasier's theory, and Daphne gets mad at him. However, when Donny proposes to her, she decides to say yes anyway. However, Daphne later says that she had another vision, this time the strange man had a dragon. In the end, Niles received a package from Roz, containing a dragon statue.
Episode 23
Shutout in Seattle: Part 1
Thu, May 20, 199922 mins
Even though Frasier is happily involved with girlfriend Faye Moskowitz, he jeopardizes the relationship when he absent-mindedly calls her 'Cassandra' -- the name of an ex-lover he secretly dated while courting Faye. Meanwhile, Frasier gets freaked out when he realizes where Niles is looking for love; Daphne is panic-stricken when she loses something valuable from her boyfriend; and Roz is mortified in the wake of her passionate, yet temporary, fling with a fellow employee.
Episode 24
Shutout in Seattle: Part 2
Thu, May 20, 199925 mins
Roz attempts to tell Bulldog she isn't interested in a relationship, however this becomes harder when KACL fires him due to low ratings and he seeks comfort with her. Kit and Niles have a rampant fling, but Niles eventually grows tired of her and ends it. Faye leaves Frasier when she meets the real Cassandra. Martin also dumps Bonnie, after her dog takes advantage of Eddie. All of the Crane men went from being in happy relationships to being single in a single day and end up together singing "Goldfinger" at the piano bar.
