The ninth season finds Frasier at a crossroads, with major life changes creating fresh comedy.
Niles and Daphne face a challenge together that tests their partnership in the best and funniest way.
Frasier dates someone new, and his attempts to be casual about it fool absolutely nobody.
Martin's wisdom shines through in an episode that proves the old cop always sees what others miss.
Roz faces a career milestone that she handles with her usual combination of ambition and humanity.
The Crane brothers get into trouble at a social event, living up to their reputation as sophisticated disasters.
A holiday episode brings the entire cast together for warmth, laughs, and the mandatory Crane family drama.
Frasier attempts to mentor a colleague, and his advice style is simultaneously helpful and insufferable.
Daphne's family visits from England, and the Moon clan makes the Cranes look normal by comparison.
Niles gets into a physical comedy situation that David Hyde Pierce choreographs to perfection.
Frasier and Martin bond over an activity neither expected to enjoy, bridging their gap once again.
The radio show provides the backdrop for comedy that highlights Frasier's role as Seattle's most self-important voice.
Niles and Frasier attend an event that tests their sophistication — and reveals its limits.
A surprise revelation shakes the Crane household and provides material for both comedy and growth.
Roz and Frasier's professional relationship evolves as they face a challenge at the station together.
Martin teaches his sons something they could never learn from a book, delivered with his signature gruff warmth.
Frasier's pride takes another hit that he handles with less grace than his psychiatric training would suggest.
The ensemble fires together beautifully in one of the season's most balanced and entertaining episodes.
Niles and Daphne face a life milestone that's both nerve-wracking and deeply sweet.
Frasier makes a grand gesture that's equal parts romantic and absurd — which is very on brand.
The ninth season winds down with episodes that feel like they're building toward something big.
The season finale delivers surprises that set up the final chapter of the Frasier story.
Season nine closes with the show poised for its final year, and every character in an interesting place.
The Crane family prepares for the future, and the audience prepares for a final season goodbye.