Frasier Crane returns to his hometown of Seattle to start a new life as a radio psychiatrist, and immediately has to take in his cantankerous father Martin.
Frasier adjusts to living with Martin and his physical therapist Daphne, while Niles develops an instant fascination with the new housemate.
Frasier's refined tastes clash with Martin's beloved recliner in a battle of wills that defines their relationship.
Niles and Frasier's sibling rivalry surfaces at a dinner party, proving that two psychiatrists under one roof is one too many.
Frasier's radio show gets a difficult caller that tests his professional patience and his on-air composure.
Roz Doyle proves she's more than just Frasier's producer — she's the voice of reason he desperately needs.
Martin and Frasier try to find common ground, discovering that father and son might not be as different as they think.
Niles' obsession with Daphne begins to deepen, and David Hyde Pierce's longing glances become the show's secret weapon.
Frasier attends a social event where his attempts at sophistication backfire in spectacular fashion.
Eddie the dog steals the spotlight from Frasier, and Kelsey Grammer's jealous reactions are priceless.
Frasier and Niles attempt a cultural outing that goes wrong in the most elitist way possible.
Martin's old-school approach to life teaches Frasier a lesson that no amount of therapy training could provide.
Daphne's psychic abilities — real or imagined — create a household kerfuffle that's quintessentially Frasier.
Frasier's love life takes a turn that his callers would probably handle better than he does.
Roz and Frasier's friendship deepens as they discover they actually have more in common than either would admit.
Niles hosts a gathering that descends into chaos, revealing that the younger Crane brother is just as disaster-prone as Frasier.
Martin's friends visit the apartment, and the clash between blue-collar and high-brow generates top-shelf comedy.
Frasier gives advice on the air that he completely fails to follow in his own life — a running theme that never gets old.
The Crane brothers compete over something trivial with the intensity of an Olympic event.
Daphne navigates the eccentric Crane household with her characteristic warmth and wry observations.
A misunderstanding snowballs into a farce that showcases the show's gift for escalating comedy.
Frasier and Martin find a shared interest that briefly bridges the gap between their different worlds.
The first season comes to a close with the Crane household firmly established as one of TV's funniest homes.
The season finale delivers a story that ties together the family dynamics beautifully, setting up years of comedy to come.