The BEST episodes of Frasier season 5
Every episode of Frasier season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Frasier season 5!
After many years spent at the "Cheers" bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle after his policeman father Martin Crane gets shot in the hip on duty. After Martin struggles with living alone after the incident, he moves in with Frasier in his luxury apartment at the Elliot Bay Towers along with his dog Eddie. Hired by Frasier, Daphne Moon also moves in as Martin's personal physiotherapist. Also living nearby is his younger brother Niles Crane, who is also a Psychiatrist.
#1 - The Ski Lodge
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/1998
The Crane household and Daphne's good friend Annie take a weekend trip to a ski lodge, leading to romantic misunderstandings.
#2 - The Maris Counselor
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/1998
Niles and Maris' new counselor, Dr. Schenkman, advises Niles to inject some spontaneity into their relationship, inspiring Niles to surprise Maris in her bedroom. Niles isn't quite prepared for what he finds.
#3 - Perspectives on Christmas
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/1997
Each member of Frasier's family tells a masseuse all about their eventful day, which includes Martin's participation in a church Christmas pageant and Niles' experience being trapped in an elevator.
#5 - Halloween
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/1997
Everyone attends Niles' literary themed Halloween party, including Roz, who tells Frasier she may be pregnant.
#6 - Room Service
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/1998
Lilith comes to Seattle after her husband leaves her for a man, and throws herself at Frasier. Frasier uses all his willpower to resist, but Niles isn't as strong.
#7 - The Gift Horse
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1997
Frasier and Niles compete to buy their father the best birthday present, culminating with Niles buying Martin's old police horse and Frasier giving him a humongous television.
#8 - Frasier's Imaginary Friend
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1997
Frasier returns from Acapulco after a torrid affair with a supermodel/zoologist who's sworn him to secrecy regarding her identity. No one believes Frasier when he finally divulges her identity, instead believing that Frasier's finally lost his marbles.
#9 - Roz and the Schnoz
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/1998
Roz is horrified to learn that Rick's family has a history of large noses. Meanwhile, Frasier can't bring himself to tell Daphne the earrings he bought for her aren't genuine sapphires.
#10 - Beware of Greeks
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/17/1998
The Cranes are reunited with a branch of the family when Frasier's cousin, Nikos, is getting married. First, Frasier has to soothe old wounds with Martin's sister-in-law, incurred when Frasier urged Nikos to pursue a career in juggling rather than medicine.
#11 - The Life of the Party
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/12/1998
Tired of struggling to find dates, Frasier and Niles host a singles party that culminates with Roz giving birth.
#12 - The Kid
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/1997
Roz decides to keep her baby. Frasier prompts her to talk with the child's father.
#13 - Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/1998
Frasier tags along with Daphne to her favorite pub and realizes he's been missing a Cheers-like atmosphere ever since he left Boston. They find themselves at odds with one another when Daphne insists that Frasier stop frequenting "her" place.
#14 - The Zoo Story
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/1998
It's re-negotiation time at KACL again. This time Frasier opts for ethics over avarice when he chooses do-gooder agent Ben (whose ideas include naming a bird at the zoo "Frasier Crane") over Bebe.
#15 - First Date
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/1998
Niles finally decides to ask Daphne out to dinner, but when the moment comes, he can't quite get up the nerve.
#16 - The Perfect Guy
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/24/1998
The whole radio station is buzzing over the incredibly attractive and talented new radio host, Dr. Clint Webber. Frasier tries desperately to find Clint's "Achilles heel," while Martin is thrown out of the only store in Seattle selling Eddie's favorite dog food.
#17 - Sweet Dreams
Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/1998
Frasier refuses to comply when the new station manager mandates that on-air talent must read commercials during their programs. Frasier leads his forces to "The Black Tower" to protest, reckoning that the might of the on-air talent will force management to accede to their demands.
#18 - Bad Dog
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/7/1998
Bulldog is falsely hailed as a hero for foiling a coffee shop robbery. Only Frasier knows what really happened, and the adulation heaped on Bulldog eats him up inside.
#19 - My Fair Frasier
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/1997
Frasier has a relationship with a high-profile criminal defense attorney, in which he finds himself in the more submissive role.
#20 - Desperately Seeking Closure
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/1997
Frasier desperately tries to find out what went wrong when Sam breaks off their relationship.
#21 - Party, Party
Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/19/1998
It's another raucous night for Frasier, as he needs to be in three places at once; a surprise birthday party, a Safari Club initiation meeting, and a date with a potential soul mate.
#22 - Voyage of the Damned
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/1997
Frasier is delighted to be a handpicked celebrity on a "luxury" cruise until he discovers it's luxurious in name only. Niles and Maris are on the outs after she tells him she'll be vacationing in Switzerland on their anniversary.
#23 - Frasier Gotta Have It
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/1998
Frasier tries to deny that his attraction to a younger woman is purely physical.
#24 - The 1000th Show
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/1997
The whole town is abuzz over "Frasier Crane Day" as Frasier celebrates his 1000th broadcast with a large outdoor gala.