Frasier: Season 1

1993 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 1 of Frasier

Frasier Crane, the psychiatrist from Cheers, returns to Seattle after his divorce, determined to start a single life and host a radio show on the KACL network. His plans go off track when he has to take in his father, Martin, a retired detective who can't look after himself after being shot. Frasier has little in common with him and is forced to live with someone who makes him uncomfortable. Together they look for a live-in caregiver, but Martin insists on hiring a British woman. His brother Niles and the dog Eddie are also part of the household's daily life.

24episodes

Sep 16, 1993premiered

May 19, 1994latest episode

9.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 The Good Son
Sep 16, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Psychiatrist Frasier Crane returns to his hometown of Seattle to host a radio talk show, but soon discovers he could use a shrink himself when his father moves in.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Peter Casey, David Angell, David Clark Lee · Starring: Gina Ravera, Linda Hamilton, Griffin Dunne, Cleto Augusto
1x02 Space Quest
Sep 23, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
Fed up with a lack of privacy at home and at work, Frasier decides it's time for his father to move out.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Denise Moss, Sy Dukane · Starring: Christopher Reeve, Dan Butler
1x03 Dinner at Eight
Sep 30, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
It's a culinary culture clash when Frasier and Niles join their father for dinner at his favorite restaurant.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Patti LuPone, Eve Brent, Laurie Walton
1x04 I Hate Frasier Crane
Oct 7, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
After trading barbs with a newspaper columnist, Frasier rises to the challenge of a fist fight.
Directed by: James Burrows, David Clark Lee · Written by: Christopher Lloyd · Starring: Joe Mantegna, John Brandon, Judith Ivey, Dean Erickson
1x05 Here's Looking at You
Oct 14, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Frasier plays matchmaker for his father and the eligible bachelorette Martin spied through his telescope.
Directing: Andy Ackerman · Writing: Brad Hall · Starring: Kathleen Noone, Jeff Daniels
1x06 The Crucible
Oct 21, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Frasier is furious when he learns that his newest art purchase is actually a fake.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Denise Moss, Sy Dukane · Starring: Robert Klein, John Rubinstein, Rachel Rosenthal, Eugenie Bondurant
1x07 Call Me Irresponsible
Oct 28, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.1
Frasier faces a personal and professional dilemma when he begins dating the ex-girlfriend of one of his radio show callers.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Amanda Donohoe, Bruno Kirby, Eddie Van Halen
1x08 Beloved Infidel
Nov 4, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
When Frasier and Niles see their father dining with an old family friend, they conclude that Martin once had an affair with the woman.
Directing: Andy Ackerman · Writing: Leslie Eberhard · Starring: JoBeth Williams, Pat Crowley, Julie Gill
1x09 Selling Out
Nov 11, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
When Frasier is lured into doing on-air endorsements, his professional credibility comes under fire.
Directing: Andy Ackerman · Writing: Lloyd Garver · Starring: Joyce Brothers, Harriet Sansom Harris, Paul Perri, Carl Reiner
1x10 Oops
Nov 18, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
When Frasier contributes to the rumor mill, he causes Bulldog to lose his job.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Denise Moss, Sy Dukane · Starring: Jay Leno, John Glover, Richard Poe, Wayne Wilderson
1x11 Death Becomes Him
Dec 2, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
When a seemingly healthy colleague dies unexpectedly, Frasier becomes obsessed with his own mortality.
Directed by: Andy Ackerman · Written by: Leslie Eberhard · Starring: Maddie Corman, Murray Rubinstein, Shawn Huff, June Claman
1x12 Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
Dec 16, 1993 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
When his son cannot spend the holidays with him, a melancholy Frasier learns the true spirit of Christmas from a group of strangers.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Christopher Lloyd · Starring: Christine Estabrook, Eric Stoltz, Ben Stiller, Richard Poe
1x13 Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast?
Jan 6, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Martin is furious with Frasier when he spills the secrets of his father's love life on the air.
Directed by: Andy Ackerman · Written by: Molly Newman · Starring: Elijah Wood, Henry Mancini, Piper Laurie, Linda Stephens
1x14 Can't Buy Me Love
Jan 20, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Frasier looks forward to a hot date with a beautiful model who "bought" him in a celebrity bachelor auction.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Claire Stansfield, Ken Levine, Ashley Bank, Brett Miller
1x15 You Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover
Jan 27, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
After Frasier claims he can spot a criminal in a crowd, Martin challenges him to identify the ex-con in his poker group.
Directing: Andy Ackerman · Writing: David Lloyd · Starring: Dean Erickson, Ron Dean, Katherine McGrath, Tony Abatemarco
1x16 The Show Where Lilith Comes Back
Feb 3, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.2
After finding a long-lost letter of reconciliation from Frasier, Lilith comes to Seattle and tries to rekindle their relationship.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Ken Levine, David Isaacs · Starring: Timothy Leary, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Keller
1x17 A Midwinter Night's Dream
Feb 10, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
Niles faces the ultimate temptation when he and Daphne are trapped in his home during a violent storm.
Directed by: David Clark Lee · Written by: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Dean Erickson
1x18 And the Whimper is...
Feb 17, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
When Frasier's show is nominated for a local broadcasting award, Roz suggests they "persuade" the judges by plying them with gifts.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Denise Moss, Sy Dukane · Starring: Wren T. Brown, Harriet Sansom Harris, John McMartin, Patrick Kerr
1x19 Give Him the Chair!
Mar 17, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
Frasier learns that sentiment is more important than style after he accidentally loses his father's old armchair.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Valerie Curtin, James Greene, Phil Buckman, Brittany Murphy
1x20 Fortysomething
Mar 31, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Panicked at the prospect of growing old, Frasier seeks solace in the pursuit of a pretty young woman who shows an interest in him.
Directing: Rick Beren · Writing: Denise Moss, Sy Dukane · Starring: Reba McEntire, Sara Melson, Dan Butler
1x21 Travels with Martin
Apr 14, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.3
Frasier's attempts at a father-son vacation turn into an outrageous road trip, with Niles and Daphne along for the ride.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris · Starring: Don Amendolia, Pamela Gordon
1x22 Author, Author
May 5, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.3
Sibling rivalry flares when Frasier and Niles decide to collaborate on a self-help book.
Directed by: James Burrows · Written by: Don Seigel, Jerry Perzigian · Starring: Mako, Christine Lahti, Luck Hari
1x23 Frasier Crane's Day Off
May 12, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
While home sick with the flu, Frasier becomes paranoid that everyone, including his own brother Niles, is out to take over his show.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg · Starring: Mary Tyler Moore, Garry Trudeau, Patricia Hearst, Tommy Hilfiger
1x24 My Coffee with Niles Season Finale
May 19, 1994 · 23 min · ★ 8.4
When Niles asks Frasier if he's happy after his first year back in Seattle, the question opens up a comical and revealing family dialogue.
Directing: James Burrows · Writing: Peter Casey, David Angell · Starring: Luck Hari