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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|16}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|16}}
|Viewers= 28.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-09-22">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-09-22|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 28.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-09-22">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-09-22|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 101
|ShortSummary=Dr. [[Frasier Crane]], formerly of Boston, has recently arrived back in his birthplace of Seattle to restart his life following his painful divorce. His independence is soon compromised by the fact that his father, [[Martin Crane|Martin]], is incapable of living by himself and must move into Frasier's apartment.
|ShortSummary=Dr. [[Frasier Crane]], formerly of Boston, has recently arrived back in his birthplace of Seattle to restart his life following his painful divorce. His independence is soon compromised by the fact that his father, [[Martin Crane|Martin]], is incapable of living by himself and must move into Frasier's apartment.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Linda Hamilton]] as Claire; [[Griffin Dunne]] as Russell
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Linda Hamilton]] as Claire; [[Griffin Dunne]] as Russell
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|23}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|23}}
|Viewers= 27.0<ref name="Gable 1993-09-29">{{cite news|title='Dave's World', 'Harts' help CBS to victory|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-09-29|author=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.0<ref name="Gable 1993-09-29">{{cite news|title='Dave's World', 'Harts' help CBS to victory|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-09-29|author=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 102
|ShortSummary=After Martin moves into his apartment with his physical therapist, Daphne, and his dog, Eddie, Frasier struggles with the loss of his personal space and ensuing tensions with Martin. After repeatedly failing to get any kind of solitary time at home or work, he decides to try forging a bond with his gruff father.
|ShortSummary=After Martin moves into his apartment with his physical therapist, Daphne, and his dog, Eddie, Frasier struggles with the loss of his personal space and ensuing tensions with Martin. After repeatedly failing to get any kind of solitary time at home or work, he decides to try forging a bond with his gruff father.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Christopher Reeve]] as Leonard
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Christopher Reeve]] as Leonard
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|30}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|9|30}}
|Viewers= 25.7<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-10-06">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-06|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 25.7<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-10-06">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-06|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 103
|ShortSummary=Frasier and his brother, Niles, decide to treat Martin to a meal at fancy restaurant Le Cigare Volant in an attempt to improve his sense of style. Meanwhile, Niles meets Daphne for the first time and is instantly smitten, despite already being married.
|ShortSummary=Frasier and his brother, Niles, decide to treat Martin to a meal at fancy restaurant Le Cigare Volant in an attempt to improve his sense of style. Meanwhile, Niles meets Daphne for the first time and is instantly smitten, despite already being married.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Patti LuPone]] as Pam
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Patti LuPone]] as Pam
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|7}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|7}}
|Viewers= 24.2<ref name="Gable 1993-10-13">{{cite news|title=New shows pick up steam in ABC win|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-13|author=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 24.2<ref name="Gable 1993-10-13">{{cite news|title=New shows pick up steam in ABC win|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-13|author=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 104
|ShortSummary=After being insulted on Frasier's show following a bad review, newspaper columnist Derek Mann challenges Frasier to a fistfight. Although Frasier agrees in the heat of the moment, Martin is angry to later learn he has no intention of going through with it. After learning of the shame he put Martin through when he ducked out of a similar situation as a child, Frasier resolves to meet the challenge.
|ShortSummary=After being insulted on Frasier's show following a bad review, newspaper columnist Derek Mann challenges Frasier to a fistfight. Although Frasier agrees in the heat of the moment, Martin is angry to later learn he has no intention of going through with it. After learning of the shame he put Martin through when he ducked out of a similar situation as a child, Frasier resolves to meet the challenge.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Joe Mantegna]] as Derek Mann; [[Judith Ivey]] as Lorraine
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Joe Mantegna]] as Derek Mann; [[Judith Ivey]] as Lorraine
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|14}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|14}}
|Viewers= 23.9<ref name="Grahm & Gable 1993-10-20">{{cite news|title='Home Improvement' powers to No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-20|author1=Grahm, Jefferson|author2=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 23.9<ref name="Grahm & Gable 1993-10-20">{{cite news|title='Home Improvement' powers to No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-20|author1=Grahm, Jefferson|author2=Gable, Donna|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 105
|ShortSummary=Frasier buys Martin a telescope as a gift. While looking through it, Martin spots a woman with whom he becomes romantically involved.
|ShortSummary=Frasier buys Martin a telescope as a gift. While looking through it, Martin spots a woman with whom he becomes romantically involved.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Jeff Daniels]] as Doug
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Jeff Daniels]] as Doug
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|21}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|21}}
|Viewers= 22.4<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-10-27">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-27|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 22.4<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-10-27">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-10-27|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 107
|ShortSummary=Frasier throws a cocktail party to show off a new painting he has bought, but is humiliated when the artist appears and declares it is a forgery. When Frasier's attempts to return the painting to the gallery fail, he plots revenge against the gallery owner.
|ShortSummary=Frasier throws a cocktail party to show off a new painting he has bought, but is humiliated when the artist appears and declares it is a forgery. When Frasier's attempts to return the painting to the gallery fail, he plots revenge against the gallery owner.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Robert Klein]] as Gary
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Robert Klein]] as Gary
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|28}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|10|28}}
|Viewers= 27.0<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-03">{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-03|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.0<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-03">{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-03|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 106
|ShortSummary=Frasier gives advice to a caller, Marco, to break off his relationship with his girlfriend, Catherine ([[Amanda Donohoe]]), because of his inability to commit. Niles questions Frasier's ethics when he ends up going on a date with Catherine.
|ShortSummary=Frasier gives advice to a caller, Marco, to break off his relationship with his girlfriend, Catherine ([[Amanda Donohoe]]), because of his inability to commit. Niles questions Frasier's ethics when he ends up going on a date with Catherine.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Bruno Kirby]] as Marco; [[Eddie Van Halen]] as Hank
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Bruno Kirby]] as Marco; [[Eddie Van Halen]] as Hank
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|4}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|4}}
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-11-10">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-10|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-11-10">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-10|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 108
|ShortSummary=After accidentally seeing Martin having an emotional meeting with an old family friend at a restaurant, Frasier and Niles begin to wonder whether Martin had an affair while married.
|ShortSummary=After accidentally seeing Martin having an emotional meeting with an old family friend at a restaurant, Frasier and Niles begin to wonder whether Martin had an affair while married.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[JoBeth Williams]] as Danielle
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[JoBeth Williams]] as Danielle
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|11}}
|Viewers= 25.0<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-17">{{cite news|title=Walters gives ABC a special boost|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-17|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 25.0<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-17">{{cite news|title=Walters gives ABC a special boost|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-17|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 109
|ShortSummary=Frasier meets Bebe Glazer, a smarmy talent agent who sweet-talks him into doing a series of product endorsements. He finds himself conflicted when she arranges a television ad for a product he does not support, knowing that the money earned could go toward his son's college fund.
|ShortSummary=Frasier meets Bebe Glazer, a smarmy talent agent who sweet-talks him into doing a series of product endorsements. He finds himself conflicted when she arranges a television ad for a product he does not support, knowing that the money earned could go toward his son's college fund.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Carl Reiner]] as Roger
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Carl Reiner]] as Roger
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|18}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|11|18}}
|Viewers= 23.2<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-24">{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-24|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 23.2<ref name="DeRosa 1993-11-24">{{cite news|title=ABC usurps CBS as No. 1|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-11-24|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 110
|ShortSummary=Frasier is told a rumor that one of the KACL on-air staff is getting fired. When sportscaster [[Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe]] is called into a meeting with management, Frasier assumes the rumor is true and accidentally reveals it to him. As a result, Bulldog quits the station while Frasier learns that his job was actually safe. Feeling guilty and feeling pressure from Martin, Frasier decides to go to the station manager and beg for Bulldog's job back, only to learn the rumor was true and it was actually Frasier who was about to be fired.
|ShortSummary=Frasier is told a rumor that one of the KACL on-air staff is getting fired. When sportscaster [[Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe]] is called into a meeting with management, Frasier assumes the rumor is true and accidentally reveals it to him. As a result, Bulldog quits the station while Frasier learns that his job was actually safe. Feeling guilty and feeling pressure from Martin, Frasier decides to go to the station manager and beg for Bulldog's job back, only to learn the rumor was true and it was actually Frasier who was about to be fired.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Jay Leno]] as Don
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Jay Leno]] as Don
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|12|2}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|12|2}}
|Viewers= 25.3<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-12-08">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-12-08|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 25.3<ref name="USA Today staff 1993-12-08">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-12-08|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 111
|ShortSummary=After the premature death of Martin's physician, who was similar to Frasier in physique, behavior and temperament, Frasier begins to obsess about his own mortality. Putting his affairs in order, he becomes determined to find more about the physician to the point he decides to attend his [[Shiva (Judaism)|shiva]].
|ShortSummary=After the premature death of Martin's physician, who was similar to Frasier in physique, behavior and temperament, Frasier begins to obsess about his own mortality. Putting his affairs in order, he becomes determined to find more about the physician to the point he decides to attend his [[Shiva (Judaism)|shiva]].
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|12|16}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1993|12|16}}
|Viewers= 25.6<ref name="DeRosa 1993-12-22">{{cite news|title=ABC on top for 2nd week|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-12-22|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 25.6<ref name="DeRosa 1993-12-22">{{cite news|title=ABC on top for 2nd week|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1993-12-22|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 113
|ShortSummary=Frasier's plans for [[Christmas]] with Frederick, Martin and Niles are derailed after Lilith decides to take Frederick to Austria. Already angry, Frasier then has a bitter argument with Martin, and agrees to do the [[Christmas Day]] shift at the radio station, which proves depressing.
|ShortSummary=Frasier's plans for [[Christmas]] with Frederick, Martin and Niles are derailed after Lilith decides to take Frederick to Austria. Already angry, Frasier then has a bitter argument with Martin, and agrees to do the [[Christmas Day]] shift at the radio station, which proves depressing.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Mel Brooks]] as Tom; [[Rosemary Clooney]] as Gladys; [[Dominick Dunne]] as Jeff; [[Ben Stiller]] as Barry; [[Eric Stoltz]] as Don
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Mel Brooks]] as Tom; [[Rosemary Clooney]] as Gladys; [[Dominick Dunne]] as Jeff; [[Ben Stiller]] as Barry; [[Eric Stoltz]] as Don
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|6}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|6}}
|Viewers= 30.4<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-01-12">{{cite news|title='Improvement' leads ABC charge|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-01-12|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 30.4<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-01-12">{{cite news|title='Improvement' leads ABC charge|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-01-12|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 114
|ShortSummary=Frasier is surprised to learn that Martin has been sleeping with a woman from his building. He then broadcasts this fact in his next show, embarrassing the woman and infuriating Martin. Feeling guilty, Frasier resolves to get them back together. Roz is going out with Noel Shempsky, a ''[[Star Trek]]'' addict.
|ShortSummary=Frasier is surprised to learn that Martin has been sleeping with a woman from his building. He then broadcasts this fact in his next show, embarrassing the woman and infuriating Martin. Feeling guilty, Frasier resolves to get them back together. Roz is going out with Noel Shempsky, a ''[[Star Trek]]'' addict.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Piper Laurie]] as Marianne; [[Henry Mancini]] as Al; [[Elijah Wood]] as Ethan
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Piper Laurie]] as Marianne; [[Henry Mancini]] as Al; [[Elijah Wood]] as Ethan
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|20}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|20}}
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-01-26">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-01-26|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-01-26">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-01-26|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 112
|ShortSummary=Frasier takes part in a bachelor auction, where he is "bought" by Kristina ([[Claire Stansfield]]), a model. He invites her for dinner at his apartment, but when she arrives, Kristina announces that she has some urgent business and needs Frasier to look after her daughter, Renata (Ashley Bank). Frasier learns from Renata that her mother is neglectful, leading him to criticize Kristina heavily when she returns, only to discover that Renata had invented the bad behavior she described.
|ShortSummary=Frasier takes part in a bachelor auction, where he is "bought" by Kristina ([[Claire Stansfield]]), a model. He invites her for dinner at his apartment, but when she arrives, Kristina announces that she has some urgent business and needs Frasier to look after her daughter, Renata (Ashley Bank). Frasier learns from Renata that her mother is neglectful, leading him to criticize Kristina heavily when she returns, only to discover that Renata had invented the bad behavior she described.
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|27}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|1|27}}
|Viewers= 27.8<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-02-02">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-02|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.8<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-02-02">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-02|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 116
|ShortSummary=After Roz is scammed by a street con, Frasier claims to always be able to spot a criminal, so Martin challenges him to a test: several of his friends will come over to play cards, including one ex-convict. Frasier wins if he can spot the con.
|ShortSummary=After Roz is scammed by a street con, Frasier claims to always be able to spot a criminal, so Martin challenges him to a test: several of his friends will come over to play cards, including one ex-convict. Frasier wins if he can spot the con.
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|3}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|3}}
|Viewers= 33.1<ref name="DeRosa 1994-02-09">{{cite news|title=Lilith brings ratings to 'Fraiser'|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-09|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 33.1<ref name="DeRosa 1994-02-09">{{cite news|title=Lilith brings ratings to 'Fraiser'|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-09|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 117
|ShortSummary= Lilith ([[Bebe Neuwirth]]) visits Frasier in Seattle, wondering if there's any chance of reconciliation after she finds a letter from him.
|ShortSummary= Lilith ([[Bebe Neuwirth]]) visits Frasier in Seattle, wondering if there's any chance of reconciliation after she finds a letter from him.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Timothy Leary]] as Hank
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Timothy Leary]] as Hank
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|10}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|10}}
|Viewers= 32.8<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-02-14">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-14|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 32.8<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-02-14">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-02-14|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 115
|ShortSummary=After Niles has a fight with Maris, he and Daphne have a moment of mutual attraction during an attempt to make a reconciliation dinner. Daphne is stranded at Niles' mansion during a storm, and Frasier must reach them before they do something Niles will regret.
|ShortSummary=After Niles has a fight with Maris, he and Daphne have a moment of mutual attraction during an attempt to make a reconciliation dinner. Daphne is stranded at Niles' mansion during a storm, and Frasier must reach them before they do something Niles will regret.
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|17}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|2|17}}
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| ProdCode = 118
|ShortSummary=Frasier discovers that he has been nominated for a local broadcasting award, and becomes obsessed with winning it.
|ShortSummary=Frasier discovers that he has been nominated for a local broadcasting award, and becomes obsessed with winning it.
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|3|17}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|3|17}}
|Viewers= 29.8<ref name="DeRosa 1994-03-24">{{cite news|title=Wednesday wins for ABC|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-03-24|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 29.8<ref name="DeRosa 1994-03-24">{{cite news|title=Wednesday wins for ABC|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-03-24|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 119
|ShortSummary=Frasier is tired of Martin's favorite chair and replaces it, but Martin demands his old chair back. The old chair is easily located on the set of a school production, but the recovery proves more difficult.
|ShortSummary=Frasier is tired of Martin's favorite chair and replaces it, but Martin demands his old chair back. The old chair is easily located on the set of a school production, but the recovery proves more difficult.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Malcolm McDowell]] as Dr. Bruga
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Malcolm McDowell]] as Dr. Bruga
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|3|31}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|3|31}}
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-04-06">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-04-06|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 27.1<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-04-06">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-04-06|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 121
|ShortSummary=Worrying about impending middle age, Frasier strikes up a tentative romance with a shop assistant several years his junior.
|ShortSummary=Worrying about impending middle age, Frasier strikes up a tentative romance with a shop assistant several years his junior.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Reba McEntire]] as Rachel
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Reba McEntire]] as Rachel
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|4|14}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|4|14}}
|Viewers= 25.5<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-04-20">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-04-20|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 25.5<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-04-20">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-04-20|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 123
|ShortSummary=Frasier, Martin, Niles and Daphne go on a road trip in a Winnebago. They drive over the border into Canada only to learn that Daphne is not allowed to leave the US because she does not have her green card yet.
|ShortSummary=Frasier, Martin, Niles and Daphne go on a road trip in a Winnebago. They drive over the border into Canada only to learn that Daphne is not allowed to leave the US because she does not have her green card yet.
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|5|5}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|5|5}}
|Viewers= 26.2<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-05-11">{{cite news|title=ABC keeps hammering away|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-05-11|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 26.2<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-05-11">{{cite news|title=ABC keeps hammering away|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-05-11|author=DeRosa, Robin|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 120
|ShortSummary=Frasier and Niles try to collaborate on a book about sibling relationships but end up brawling while developing a case of writer's block.
|ShortSummary=Frasier and Niles try to collaborate on a book about sibling relationships but end up brawling while developing a case of writer's block.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Christine Lahti]] as Laura
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Christine Lahti]] as Laura
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|5|12}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1994|5|12}}
|Viewers= 22.3<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-05-18">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-05-18|page=D3}}</ref>
|Viewers= 22.3<ref name="USA Today staff 1994-05-18">{{cite news|title=Nielsen ratings|work=[[USA Today]]|date=1994-05-18|page=D3}}</ref>
| ProdCode = 122
|ShortSummary=Frasier falls ill, and KACL restaurant critic Gil Chesterton tries to steal his time slot in his absence. Frasier begs Niles to take over to prevent this. When Niles unexpectedly runs the show with great success, a feverish Frasier begins to imagine plots against him, and decides to drag himself to the station no matter what. He locks Niles and Roz out of the studio and broadcasts in a state of delirium.
|ShortSummary=Frasier falls ill, and KACL restaurant critic Gil Chesterton tries to steal his time slot in his absence. Frasier begs Niles to take over to prevent this. When Niles unexpectedly runs the show with great success, a feverish Frasier begins to imagine plots against him, and decides to drag himself to the station no matter what. He locks Niles and Roz out of the studio and broadcasts in a state of delirium.
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Mary Tyler Moore]] as Marjorie; [[Patricia Hearst]] as Janice; [[Steve Lawrence]] as Howard; [[Eydie Gorme]] as Lois; [[Tommy Hilfiger]] as Robert; [[Garry Trudeau]] as Louis; [[Steve Young]] as Blake
''Guest Caller(s)'': [[Mary Tyler Moore]] as Marjorie; [[Patricia Hearst]] as Janice; [[Steve Lawrence]] as Howard; [[Eydie Gorme]] as Lois; [[Tommy Hilfiger]] as Robert; [[Garry Trudeau]] as Louis; [[Steve Young]] as Blake
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|ShortSummary= Over their daily coffee, Frasier and Niles discuss life and happiness. For the first time, Niles acknowledges he may have feelings for Daphne. Frasier considers if he is happy with his new life in Seattle.
|ShortSummary= Over their daily coffee, Frasier and Niles discuss life and happiness. For the first time, Niles acknowledges he may have feelings for Daphne. Frasier considers if he is happy with his new life in Seattle.
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Frasier
Season 1
DVD cover
Starring
No. of episodes24
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 16, 1993 (1993-09-16) –
May 19, 1994 (1994-05-19)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Frasier originally aired from September 16, 1993, to May 19, 1994, on NBC, consisting of a total of 24 episodes.[1] This premiere season was mostly directed by James Burrows (15 episodes), alongside Andy Ackerman (6 episodes). The other 2 directors were co-creator David Lee (2 episodes) and Rick Beren (1 episode).

Cast

Main

Special guest

Special appearance by

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of Frasier episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"The Good Son"James BurrowsDavid Angell & Peter Casey & David LeeSeptember 16, 1993 (1993-09-16)10128.1[2]
22"Space Quest"James BurrowsSy Dukane & Denise MossSeptember 23, 1993 (1993-09-23)10227.0[3]
33"Dinner at Eight"James BurrowsChuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-GiordanoSeptember 30, 1993 (1993-09-30)10325.7[4]
44"I Hate Frasier Crane"David LeeChristopher LloydOctober 7, 1993 (1993-10-07)10424.2[5]
55"Here's Looking at You"Andy AckermanBrad HallOctober 14, 1993 (1993-10-14)10523.9[6]
66"The Crucible"James BurrowsSy Dukane & Denise MossOctober 21, 1993 (1993-10-21)10722.4[7]
77"Call Me Irresponsible"James BurrowsAnne Flett & Chuck RanbergOctober 28, 1993 (1993-10-28)10627.0[8]
88"Beloved Infidel"Andy AckermanLeslie EberhardNovember 4, 1993 (1993-11-04)10827.1[9]
99"Selling Out"Andy AckermanLloyd GarverNovember 11, 1993 (1993-11-11)10925.0[10]
1010"Oops!"James BurrowsDenise Moss & Sy DukaneNovember 18, 1993 (1993-11-18)11023.2[11]
1111"Death Becomes Him"Andy AckermanLeslie EberhardDecember 2, 1993 (1993-12-02)11125.3[12]
1212"Miracle on Third or Fourth Street"James BurrowsChristopher LloydDecember 16, 1993 (1993-12-16)11325.6[13]
1313"Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast?"Andy AckermanMolly NewmanJanuary 6, 1994 (1994-01-06)11430.4[14]
1414"Can't Buy Me Love"James BurrowsChuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-GiordanoJanuary 20, 1994 (1994-01-20)11227.1[15]
1515"You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover"Andy AckermanDavid LloydJanuary 27, 1994 (1994-01-27)11627.8[16]
1616"The Show Where Lilith Comes Back"James BurrowsKen Levine & David IsaacsFebruary 3, 1994 (1994-02-03)11733.1[17]
1717"A Mid-Winter Night's Dream"David LeeChuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-GiordanoFebruary 10, 1994 (1994-02-10)11532.8[18]
1818"And the Whimper Is..."James BurrowsDenise Moss & Sy DukaneFebruary 17, 1994 (1994-02-17)118N/A
1919"Give Him the Chair!"James BurrowsChuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-GiordanoMarch 17, 1994 (1994-03-17)11929.8[19]
2020"Fortysomething"Rick BerenSy Dukane & Denise MossMarch 31, 1994 (1994-03-31)12127.1[20]
2121"Travels with Martin"James BurrowsLinda Morris & Vic RauseoApril 14, 1994 (1994-04-14)12325.5[21]
2222"Author, Author"James BurrowsDon Seigel & Jerry PerzigianMay 5, 1994 (1994-05-05)12026.2[22]
2323"Frasier Crane's Day Off"James BurrowsChuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-GiordanoMay 12, 1994 (1994-05-12)12222.3[23]
2424"My Coffee with Niles"James BurrowsDavid Angell & Peter CaseyMay 19, 1994 (1994-05-19)12429.7[24]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Frasier

Viewers for Quality Television awards

  • 1994 Best Quality Comedy Series – Nominated[25]
  • 1994 Best Lead Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (Kelsey Grammer) – Nominated[26]
  • 1994 Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (David Hyde Pierce) – WON[27]
  • 1994 Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series (Jane Leeves) – Nominated[28]

Writers Guild awards

  • 1995 Episodic Comedy ("A Mid-Winter Night's Dream") (Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano) – Nominated[29]

References

  1. ^ "Frasier: Season One". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2011-01-26.
  2. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1993-09-22. p. D3.
  3. ^ Gable, Donna (1993-09-29). "'Dave's World', 'Harts' help CBS to victory". USA Today. p. D3.
  4. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1993-10-06. p. D3.
  5. ^ Gable, Donna (1993-10-13). "New shows pick up steam in ABC win". USA Today. p. D3.
  6. ^ Grahm, Jefferson; Gable, Donna (1993-10-20). "'Home Improvement' powers to No. 1". USA Today. p. D3.
  7. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1993-10-27. p. D3.
  8. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1993-11-03). "ABC usurps CBS as No. 1". USA Today. p. D3.
  9. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1993-11-10. p. D3.
  10. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1993-11-17). "Walters gives ABC a special boost". USA Today. p. D3.
  11. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1993-11-24). "ABC usurps CBS as No. 1". USA Today. p. D3.
  12. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1993-12-08. p. D3.
  13. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1993-12-22). "ABC on top for 2nd week". USA Today. p. D3.
  14. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1994-01-12). "'Improvement' leads ABC charge". USA Today. p. D3.
  15. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-01-26. p. D3.
  16. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-02-02. p. D3.
  17. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1994-02-09). "Lilith brings ratings to 'Fraiser'". USA Today. p. D3.
  18. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-02-14. p. D3.
  19. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1994-03-24). "Wednesday wins for ABC". USA Today. p. D3.
  20. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-04-06. p. D3.
  21. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-04-20. p. D3.
  22. ^ DeRosa, Robin (1994-05-11). "ABC keeps hammering away". USA Today. p. D3.
  23. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-05-18. p. D3.
  24. ^ "Nielsen ratings". USA Today. 1994-05-25. p. D3.
  25. ^ "Viewers for Quality Television Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  26. ^ "Viewers for Quality Television Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  27. ^ "Viewers for Quality Television Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  28. ^ "Viewers for Quality Television Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  29. ^ "Writers Guild of America, USA (1995)". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
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