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In the first half of Frasier's ninth-season opener, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) finds himself on familiar territory as he is torn between two loves: Claire (Patricia Clarkson), with whom he'd vacationed in Belize in the series' season-eight finale, and Lana (Jean Smart), a troublesome but undeniably fascinating lady from his past. As he mulls over the dilemma, Frasier reflects upon all the loves of his life -- including (in dream sequences), his ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) and his Cheers inamorata Diane Chambers (Shelley Long). Originally telecast as a one hour-special (and moved from September 18, 2001, to September 25 due to network coverage of the 9/11 tragedy), this episode has since been reedited as two half-hours for syndication. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
More reviews and recommendationsIn the first half of Frasier's ninth-season opener, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) finds himself on familiar territory as he is torn between two loves: Claire (Patricia Clarkson), with whom he'd vacationed in Belize in the series' season-eight finale, and Lana (Jean Smart), a troublesome but undeniably fascinating lady from his past. As he mulls over the dilemma, Frasier reflects upon all the loves of his life -- including (in dream sequences), his ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) and his Cheers inamorata Diane Chambers (Shelley Long). Originally telecast as a one hour-special (and moved from September 18, 2001, to September 25 due to network coverage of the 9/11 tragedy), this episode has since been reedited as two half-hours for syndication. Hal Erickson
In the concluding half of Frasier's ninth-season opener, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) continues mulling over the past loves of his life as he tries to choose between his current amours Claire (Patricia Clarkson) and Lana (Jean Smart). In a surrealistic climax, virtually all of Frasier's women from past episodes (most of them played by the actresses who originated the roles) converge upon him -- including his late mother. Originally telecast as a one hour-special (and moved from September 18, 2001, to September 25 due to network coverage of the 9/11 tragedy), this episode has since been reedited as two half-hours for syndication. Hal Erickson
In the first episode of a two-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) have finally decided to move in together. Alas, their plans are put on hold -- maybe permanently -- when Daphne's busybody mother Gertrude (Millicent Martin) and loutish brother Simon (an Emmy-winning Anthony LaPaglia) arrive in town. Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) wages a war of wills against his contentious neighbor Cam Winston (Brian Stokes Mitchell) over a parking space. Hal Erickson
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Daphne's boorish brother Simon (Anthony LaPaglia) has finally left town, but her busybody mother Gertrude (Millicent Martin) is still very much in attendance. Gertrude won't leave until Simon returns, while Daphne (Jane Leeves) can't move in with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) as long as her mom is around. As this crisis reaches the boiling point, so does the ongoing war of wills between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his stubborn neighbor Cam (Brian Stokes Mitchell). Hal Erickson
KACL manager Kenny (Tom McGowan) figures that Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) could improve his following amongst younger listeners if he agrees to appear on the station's public-service program "Teen Scene." Confidentially, Frasier gears up for questioning from the show's panel of high-school journalists. Unfortunately, the show's host has nothing but contempt for Frasier, and as a result, our hero ends up a laughing stock to listeners of all ages. Hal Erickson
Master chef Wolfgang Puck appears as himself in this episode, wherein Niles (David Hyde Pierce) busily prepares for the big moment when he will propose to Daphne (Jane Leeves). Leaving nothing to chance, Niles has planned an all-out assault on Daphne's heart, complete with a stirring speech, an expensive ring, a string quartet, a trumpet player, and a choir. As a final touch, he has arranged for Daphne's intrusive mom (Millicent Martin) to be far, far away. Unfortunately, he has overlooked one minor item...Daphne herself. Hal Erickson
Michael Keaton guest stars as Blaine Sternin, the slick con-artist brother of Frasier's ex-wife Lilith. Returning to Seattle, the wheelchair-bound Blaine has apparently experienced an epiphany and has dedicated his life to helping other and spreading the Gospel. But, having been burned by Blaine's shenanigans in the past, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) cannot help but smell a rat this time out -- even though all the evidence seems to be against a "scam." ~ All Movie Guide
West Wing co-star Allison Janney appears in this episode as Suzanne, one of three blind dates set up for Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) by three different people. First, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) arranges for Frasier to meet bookstore owner Lisa (Bellamy Young) -- a meeting that may never come off. Second, Roz (Peri Gilpin) tries to match up Frasier with the aforementioned Suzanne, who can't stand him. And finally, Martin (John Mahoney) suggests that Frasier go out with a casual acquaintance named Kim (played by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, the wife of tennis pro Pete Sampras), but Kim is the sort who loves the one she's with -- and she's with a lot of guys tonight. ~ All Movie Guide
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) swells with pride as his son Frederick (Trevor Einhorn) competes in the National Spelling Bee. Alas, Frasier's pride plays a distant second to anxiety during the big event. Ultimately, however, Frederick emerges as the winner -- until the judges discover that Frasier had been inadvertently "coaching" his son throughout the night by mouthing the correct answers. Can you spell d-i-s-q-u-a-l-i-f-i-e-d? ~ All Movie Guide
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) embark upon a sentimental journey as they visit their childhood home. But amidst all the nostalgia, the Crane boys unearth a few clues to what may have been a murder. Suddenly, Frasier and Niles forget all about their own past as they try to "reconstruct" what they think is the Crime of the Century -- assuming that any such crime occurred in any century. ~ All Movie Guide
The feud between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his neighbor Cam Winston (Brian Stokes Mitchell) has escalated to the point that the Hatfields and McCoys look like amateurs. Hoping to end the quarrelling once and for all, Frasier's father, Martin (John Mahoney), and Cam's mother, Cora (Emily Yancy), pretend they've fallen in love with each other. A brilliant plan -- but the thing of it is, they may not be pretending! ~ All Movie Guide
The cast of Frasier meets most of the cast of Cheers in this landmark episode. Arriving in Boston to deliver a speech at a conference, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is reunited with his old drinking buddy Cliff (John Ratzenberger) -- who thinks that Frasier is in town to attend his retirement party. Later on, Frasier's dad, Martin (John Mahoney), bonds with the loquacious Norm (George Wendt); Daphne (Jane Leeves) becomes captivated by Cliff's long-winded stories; and Carla (Rhea Perlman) helps Niles (David Hyde Pierce) get even with Frasier for embarrassing him in public. This episode was written by Rhea Perlman's sister Heide Perlman and features a cameo appearance by the ladies' father Philip Perlman. ~ All Movie Guide
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) thinks he has scored a professional coup when his Seattle-based radio advice show is syndicated to a station in Spokane. No such luck! The Spokane audiences resent Frasier because his show has replaced the one hosted by popular and venerable local radio personality Sully (Bill Hayes). Former Second City TV co-star Joe Flaherty makes a cameo appearance while the "guest voices" include a certain former mermaid! ~ All Movie Guide
Upset over her breakup with her latest beau, Roger, Roz (Peri Gilpin) turns to Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) for consolation. One thing leads to another, and before the night is over, Roz and Frasier end up in bed. This leads to a hilarious denouement in which the guilt-stricken Frasier trails Roz all the way to her family reunion in Wisconsin. And on the subject of long trips, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) are on the verge of taking their long-delayed Hawaiian vacation -- until they get some bad news from Daphne's mom (Millicent Martin). ~ All Movie Guide
Hoping to patch up the marriage of Daphne's parents, Niles goes all the way to England to fetch the recalcitrant Mr. Moon (Brian Cox). Alas, not only is Mrs. Moon (Millicent Martin) displeased over this turn of events, but so is Daphne (Jane Leeves) -- and their family quarrel escalates into a public free-for-all. Elsewhere, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Roz (Peri Gilpin) have a heart-to-heart about their brief fling. The cliffhanger ending of this episode is proof enough that season nine of Frasier has come to an end. ~ All Movie Guide
Performance Credits | ||
| Kelsey Grammer (Films)(Biography)(Music) | Actor | |
| David Hyde Pierce (Films)(Biography)(Music) | Actor | |
| John Mahoney (Films)(Biography)(Music) | Actor | |
| Jane Leeves (Films) | Actress | |
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