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The Worst Episodes of Frasier

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After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Frasier Season 9 Episode 13 - Mother Load (2)
    6.8/10(897 votes)

    #1 - Mother Load (2)

    S9:E13

    Daphne and Niles continue to try and hide the fact that they have moved in with each other from Mrs. Moon. She makes such a mess of things that the only way she will leave is if Simon takes care of her, but Simon has left for California. Meanwhile, Frasier's neighbor Cam drapes the American flag over his balcony, and Frasier cannot complain because it would seem unpatriotic.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  2. Frasier Season 11 Episode 13 - The Ann Who Came To Dinner
    6.8/10(898 votes)

    #2 - The Ann Who Came To Dinner

    S11:E13

    Lawsuit fears plague Frasier over an accident in his kitchen that befell his insurer: a former date named Ann he snubbed. Now, Frasier entreats her to recuperate at his place, where Ann takes full advantage of the situation.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Chris Marcil

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  3. Frasier Season 11 Episode 14 - Freudian Sleep
    6.9/10(1045 votes)

    #3 - Freudian Sleep

    S11:E14

    Strange dreams dominate this episode, which finds Frasier wed to Daphne, now a vociferous eater; Niles a carefree philanderer, dallying with bikini-clad repairwomen; and Martin a dashing hoofer, performing with Ronee.

    Director:Cynthia J. Popp
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  4. Frasier Season 8 Episode 8 - Mary Christmas
    7.0/10(989 votes)

    #4 - Mary Christmas

    S8:E8

    Frasier appears more jealous than jolly when he co-hosts Seattle's Christmas parade with his radio rival, Dr Mary; Niles and Daphne open their gifts early; and beer adds to Martin's holiday cheer.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Eric Zicklin

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  5. Frasier Season 10 Episode 19 - Some Assembly Required
    7.0/10(822 votes)

    #5 - Some Assembly Required

    S10:E19

    Frasier's co-workers cajole him into helping them build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Frasier mostly seems to get in the way, and his participation is limited to stirring paint and a little bit of sanding.

    Director:Wil Shriner
    Writer:Patricia Breen

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  6. Frasier Season 3 Episode 11 - The Friend
    7.1/10(1100 votes)

    #6 - The Friend

    S3:E11

    Frasier befriends Bob, a wheelchair-bound man whom he doesn't have the heart to "dump" after he discovers they have nothing in common.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  7. Frasier Season 9 Episode 12 - Mother Load (1)
    7.1/10(888 votes)

    #7 - Mother Load (1)

    S9:E12

    When Daphne and Niles decide to move in with each other, Daphne's mother and Simon arrive on a surprise visit. Daphne and Niles decide to put off moving in together until her visiting relatives are gone. Meanwhile, Frasier feuds with Cam Winston, his neighbor, over where Cam parks his large vehicle.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  8. Frasier Season 5 Episode 8 - Desperately Seeking Closure
    7.2/10(942 votes)

    #8 - Desperately Seeking Closure

    S5:E8

    When, Frasier gets "dumped" by his high-powered girlfriend Sam, he makes a fool of himself trying to win her back.

    Director:David Clark Lee
    Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs, Rob Hanning

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  9. Frasier Season 8 Episode 10 - Cranes Unplugged
    7.2/10(903 votes)

    #9 - Cranes Unplugged

    S8:E10

    Frasier gets a visit from his video-game obsessed son, Frederick; Daphne and Niles play Cupid for a lonely Roz.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  10. Frasier Season 9 Episode 9 - Sharing Kirby
    7.2/10(856 votes)

    #10 - Sharing Kirby

    S9:E9

    Blood pressures and spirits rise as an intern becomes the pawn in Frasier and Niles' battle over a wine cellar tour.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  11. Frasier Season 10 Episode 4 - Kissing Cousin
    7.2/10(953 votes)

    #11 - Kissing Cousin

    S10:E4

    Frasier is surprised to learn that Kenny has never unpacked the boxes in his office because he views all of his jobs as temporary. Roz's younger cousin Jen comes to stay with her for the week. She is extremely cynical and opinionated, and quickly gets on Frasier's nerves.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Eric Zicklin

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  12. Frasier Season 10 Episode 17 - Kenny on the Couch
    7.2/10(837 votes)

    #12 - Kenny on the Couch

    S10:E17

    Kenny becomes extremely depressed after his divorce is finalized. Frasier offers to refer him to another psychiatrist, but Kenny says that he would prefer to discuss his problems with Frasier.

    Director:David Clark Lee
    Writer:Bob Daily

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  13. Frasier Season 10 Episode 21 - The Devil and Dr. Phil
    7.2/10(879 votes)

    #13 - The Devil and Dr. Phil

    S10:E21

    Frasier learns that Dr. Phil McGraw is in town for a special. The two are old friends, but Frasier is angry at Phil for supposedly swindling him out of $200 in a poker game. He reluctantly agrees to take the star-struck Roz to the set to see him.

    Director:Wil Shriner
    Writers:Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson

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  14. Frasier Season 10 Episode 23 - Analyzed Kiss
    7.2/10(794 votes)

    #14 - Analyzed Kiss

    S10:E23

    Julia becomes extremely depressed after breaking up with Avery, who had never followed through on his promise to leave his wife for her. He tries to deny her the credit for their software company, an endeavor for which she did most of the work.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writers:Saladin K. Patterson, Heide Perlman

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  15. Frasier Season 11 Episode 17 - Coots and Ladders
    7.2/10(885 votes)

    #15 - Coots and Ladders

    S11:E17

    Guilty feelings seize Frasier, who, just for a thrill, swipes a medallion from his neighbor, a chatty, trusting widow. Now he sets out to secretly return the object, with the reluctant help of Niles.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writer:Heide Perlman

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  16. Frasier Season 6 Episode 13 - The Show where Woody Shows Up
    7.3/10(1024 votes)

    #16 - The Show where Woody Shows Up

    S6:E13

    Frasier's old friend from Boston, Woody, visits. The two have a great time reminiscing but as the week goes on, Frasier realizes they have nothing in common... and Woody won't leave.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Rob Greenberg

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  17. Frasier Season 8 Episode 6 - Legal Tender Love and Care
    7.3/10(909 votes)

    #17 - Legal Tender Love and Care

    S8:E6

    Frasier hires a shady lady lawyer to defend him from a litigious Donny, who blames him for Daphne running out on their wedding.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Saladin K. Patterson

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  18. Frasier Season 8 Episode 16 - Docu Drama
    7.3/10(872 votes)

    #18 - Docu Drama

    S8:E16

    Roz gets the green light to put on a special radio show about outer space, and agrees to let Frasier narrate. However, the two fail to come to grips with their reversed roles.

    Director:David Clark Lee
    Writer:Chris Marcil

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  19. Frasier Season 8 Episode 17 - It Takes Two to Tangle
    7.3/10(862 votes)

    #19 - It Takes Two to Tangle

    S8:E17

    Frasier and Niles press Martin's rich girlfriend to save their bankrupt prep school.

    Director:Wil Shriner
    Writer:Rob Hanning

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  20. Frasier Season 9 Episode 10 - Junior Agent
    7.3/10(874 votes)

    #20 - Junior Agent

    S9:E10

    Frasier gets an annoying new agent in the middle of a competition between him and a rival radio broadcaster.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Bob Daily

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  21. Frasier Season 9 Episode 18 - War of the Words
    7.3/10(930 votes)

    #21 - War of the Words

    S9:E18

    A-N-X-I-E-T-Y seizes Frasier at the National Spelling Bee, where his son Frederick is a leading competitor.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Saladin K. Patterson

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  22. Frasier Season 10 Episode 12 - The Harassed
    7.3/10(875 votes)

    #22 - The Harassed

    S10:E12

    Frasier is forced to give up ten minutes of his show for a new financial analysis segment. When the beautiful new stock market reporter's attitude rubs everyone the wrong way, Frasier misreads her signals, which lands everyone in a sexual harassment seminar.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writer:Chris Marcil

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  23. Frasier Season 10 Episode 20 - Farewell, Nervosa
    7.3/10(883 votes)

    #23 - Farewell, Nervosa

    S10:E20

    Frasier consults his old friend Avery for advice on his finances. Avery says that Frasier's spending habits are out of control. Frasier becomes depressed and heads out to Cafe Nervosa to think about a solution.

    Director:Kelsey Grammer
    Writer:Eric Zicklin

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  24. Frasier Season 11 Episode 5 - The Placeholder
    7.3/10(883 votes)

    #24 - The Placeholder

    S11:E5

    Roz tries to convince Frasier to go out with her friend Ann. She feels that Frasier is too particular about who he dates, and adds that there is nothing wrong with continuing to date around until the right person comes along.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Lori Kirkland Baker

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  25. Frasier Season 3 Episode 10 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave
    7.4/10(1033 votes)

    #25 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave

    S3:E10

    Frasier realizes he has strong feelings for Kate, just when she announces that she's relocating to Chicago.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mother Load (2)" is the worst rated episode of "Frasier". It scored 6.8/10 based on 897 votes. Directed by Sheldon Epps and written by Lori Kirkland Baker, it aired on 1/15/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ann Who Came To Dinner".