The third season opens with Frasier in a new romantic situation that's doomed in the most entertaining way possible.
Niles and Maris's marriage takes a dramatic turn that shakes up the entire Crane family dynamic.
Frasier throws another party that goes catastrophically wrong — his parties are consistently the show's best episodes.
Martin helps Frasier through a personal crisis with the blunt, loving approach only a father can provide.
Roz and Frasier's on-air chemistry crackles in an episode that highlights their brilliant comic partnership.
Daphne's family back in Manchester is discussed, and the Moon family stories are wilder than anything the Cranes can manage.
Frasier and Niles get into an escalating competition over something absurdly petty, played with total commitment by both actors.
Eddie the dog once again upstages Frasier, who takes the rivalry with a Jack Russell terrier completely seriously.
Martin's dating life provides a subplot that proves the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
A case of mistaken identity leads to one of the show's most perfectly constructed farces.
Niles struggles through his separation in ways that are both heartbreaking and hysterical.
Frasier takes on KACL management in a David-versus-Goliath story fueled by ego rather than principle.
The Crane household reaches peak chaos in an episode that juggles multiple storylines with expert precision.
Frasier's love life reaches a crossroads that forces him to choose between his heart and his pride.
Roz faces a personal challenge that the show handles with humor and genuine sensitivity.
Martin and Frasier bond over an unlikely shared experience that neither one would have chosen.
Niles's attempt to be independent leads to disasters that make his dependence on others look reasonable.
A night at Frasier's favorite restaurant goes off the rails in an episode stuffed with great gags.
Daphne and Martin's daily rapport gets its own episode, and their bickering reveals genuine affection.
Frasier discovers something about himself that his psychiatric training should have revealed years ago.
The ensemble fires on all cylinders in one of the season's strongest outings.
Frasier and Niles tackle a family matter with their usual combination of overthinking and underpreparing.
The third season delivers a satisfying finale that advances every character's story.
The season closes with Frasier's world in flux, setting up exciting possibilities for what comes next.