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1
The Two Mrs. Cranes

Season four starts strong with Frasier navigating a new chapter in his personal and professional life.

September 17, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
2
Love Bites Dog

Niles comes into his own as the separation from Maris gives David Hyde Pierce room to explore new comedic territory.

September 24, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
3
The Impossible Dream

Frasier's obsession with his ratings leads to compromises that test his principles — and produce great comedy.

October 15, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
4
A Crane's Critique

Martin surprises his sons with a perspective on life that their expensive educations never taught them.

October 22, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
5
Head Game

Roz's life takes a significant turn that the show handles with its characteristic blend of humor and heart.

November 05, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
6
Mixed Doubles

Frasier and Niles attempt a business venture together, which goes about as well as anyone who knows them would predict.

November 12, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
7
A Lilith Thanksgiving

A classic farce episode that has the characters running in and out of rooms with impeccable timing.

November 26, 1996 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
8
Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven

Daphne's influence on the household becomes clear when she's briefly absent and everything falls apart.

January 07, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
9
Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine

Frasier takes his callers' problems personally, and his over-involvement creates complications both on and off the air.

January 14, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
10
Liar! Liar!

Niles and Frasier's wine club snobbery reaches magnificent heights of pretension and comedy.

January 21, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
11
Three Days of the Condo

Martin has a health scare that unites the family and reminds everyone what truly matters.

February 04, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
12
Death and the Dog

Frasier's attempts at online dating — still new in the '90s — provide commentary that remains funny decades later.

February 11, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
13
Four for the Seesaw

The radio station's office politics give Frasier a chance to play workplace warrior with mixed results.

February 25, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
14
To Kill a Talking Bird

A visit from Lilith throws the household dynamic into a tailspin that only Lilith could cause.

March 04, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
15
The Nerds

Niles and Daphne share a moment that inches their slow-burn romance forward in the most delightful way.

March 18, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
16
The Unnatural

Frasier tackles a social issue through his radio show, navigating the topic with humor and unexpected insight.

April 08, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
17
Roz's Turn

Martin and his friends prove that the older generation can out-fun the younger Cranes any day of the week.

April 15, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
18
Ham Radio

Roz and Frasier navigate a professional disagreement that tests their friendship and mutual respect.

April 22, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
19
Three Dates and a Breakup

The ensemble delivers a bottle episode that proves these characters can carry an entire half hour with just conversation.

April 29, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
20
Daphne Hates Sherry

Frasier's need for recognition leads to an episode that satirizes ego in the most affectionate way.

May 06, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
21
Are You Being Served?

Niles faces the final stage of his divorce, and the Maris saga reaches a dramatic and comedic peak.

May 13, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
22
Ask Me No Questions

Daphne proves her worth to the Crane family in a way that goes beyond physical therapy.

May 13, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
23
Odd Man Out

The fourth season builds to a conclusion that rewards loyal viewers with character payoffs.

May 20, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
24
Are You Being Served?

Season four's finale sets up exciting new directions while honoring everything that came before.

May 20, 1997 Dir: David Lee Written by: Various
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