After Roz introduces Frasier to the hot new best seller “Slow Tango in South Seattle,” Frasier is stunned to learn that the story was based on his longago affair with a former piano teacher. The novel was written by Thomas Jay Fallow -- a former patient of Frasier’s who turns up at the radio station while on his book tour. Frasier confronts Fallow, who apologizes for any embarrassment the thinly veiled tale may have caused Frasier. Naturally, the incident causes Frasier to wonder whatever happened to his ex-lover, so he visits the now-sixtyish Clarice, who clearly still has a penchant for younger men.

Frasier’s next-door neighbor, Mrs. Greenway, accuses Eddie of impregnating her precious Phoebe, and presents the Cranes with a box of Eddie’s offspring. Fed up with Martin’s habit of postponing the ine vitable, Frasier takes Eddie to the veterinarian to be neutered. Just as Eddie is about to go “under the knife,” Martin arrives and chastises Frasier for going behind his back. The two become embroiled in a heated discussion, which allows Eddie to beat a hasty retreat. That night, while on lookout for the panicked pooch, Frasier tells Martin that his inability to bring Eddie to the vet is a metaphor for his own feelings of powerlessness. The next day, Frasier, Martin, and Niles give brotherly support to Eddie as he faces his fate.

After Daphne reveals her yearning for a new man in her life, Frasier vows to find the perfect match for her. Roz offers her “little black book,” but Frasier refuses to stoop that low. Fortunately, he finds the ideal candidate at work: it’s his new boss, handsome station manager Tom Duran. That night, Daphne’s revealing dress and witty remarks seem to be lost on Tom. Frasier and Niles are baffled by Tom’s apparent disinterest in Daphne, until Tom confides in Niles that he’s actually got a crush on Frasier. An awkward Frasier straightens out the situation with Tom. In the end, Daphne is more touched by Frasier’s efforts than saddened by the outcome.

When Frasier’s car breaks down, the entire Crane crew hitches a ride with a pregnant taxi driver, Arleen, who suddenly gives birth. This unexpected event amazes Frasier and Martin, but terrifies Niles. Later that night, Niles works through his fears and decides it’s time to practice being a father to a sack. His dreams of paternity are dashed, however, when the “healthy” sack of flour transforms into a battered, nearly empty one while in Niles’s care. At the station, Frasier accidentally signs a birthday message in a card for a dying radio station security guard. Frasier manages to steal the card back, but when he tries to deliver the replacement card, he gives it to the wrong patient. While at the hospital, Frasier runs into the security guard, who thanks him for coming to see him when the rest of the people at the station didn’t even send a card.

For years, Martin has been a regular at Duke’s, a local watering hole that Frasier and Niles have never seen. Ironically, when they finally convince their father to take them to Duke’s, the brothers realize that they’re investors in the company slated to demolish Martin’s beloved bar. Meanwhile, Daphne is facing a dilemma of her own. After scorning the “promiscuity” of Americans, Daphne finds herself spending a wild night out on the town. Back at Duke’s, Martin is initially furious with his sons for being part of the group that’s about to destroy his longtime hangout. But after Frasier and Niles express their appreciation of Duke’s, the three men are reconciled. Knowing the force of the wrecking ball is too strong, the Cranes and the crew at Duke’s settle into their new headquarters: Frasier’s living room.

Another drizzly day in Seattle brings out the worst in Frasier. First, he flippantly refuses Roz’s request to emcee a local hospital event; then, he encourages one of his callers to move out of “soggy Seattle” -- a snide remark that angers die-hard residents and makes Frasier’s name mud with hometown columnist Derek Mann. Practically banned from the community by Mann’s scorching column, Frasier begs for help from his co-worker at the station, Father Mike. Although Father Mike dismisses the response to Frasier’s on-air gaffes, Frasier continues to receive nasty calls and voodoo dolls. Now desperate to redeem himself in the eyes of his fellow Seattleites, Frasier pleads for the chance to emcee the hospital event he once scorned. Armed with religious jokes from Father Mike, Frasier flubs his lines and “bombs” with the audience. The next day, however, Frasier has a chance to clear his name when a promiscuous councilman steals the headlines.

Political differences split the Crane family into separate camps after Martin announces his support for radical right-winger Holden Thorpe on television. As a result, Frasier and Niles decide to endorse radical left-winger Phil Patterson. After Thorpe calls into Frasier’s radio show, the two become involved in a verbal brawl, which only deepens Frasier’s commitment to Patterson. In fact, Frasier goes so far as to appear in a television spot promoting Patterson’s candidacy, only to discover that Patterson is slightly off-balance. Realizing that acknowledgment is the best strategy, Frasier tells his radio audience that he supports the candidate of “grandiose thoughts.” Unfortunately, even the on-air support of Frasier Crane cannot get Patterson elected.

Frasier flips through Seattle Magazine, and reveals his infatuation with Madeline Marshall, a stunning MBA who’s been named one of the city’s “hottest” women. Goaded by Roz, Frasier calls Madeline and asks her out. After a successful first date at a charming French restaurant, Frasier basks in the bliss of blossoming love. When Frasier spots Madeline coming into the radio station, he fears she’s about to dump him. Happily, Madeline suggests they take off on a romantic vacation together to test their compatibility. Many time zones later, Frasier and Madeline arrive at their beachfront “love nest” in Bora Bora. As Frasier steps onto the patio, he hears an all-too familiar voice: his ex-wife Lilith is staying in an adjoining cottage!

As Frasier and Madeline prepare for a romantic night in their Bora Bora cottage, Lilith and her new boyfriend Brian coincidentally show up in the cottage next door. To cope with the awkwardness of the situation, the four agree to dine together. Later, Frasier, ever-jealous of Brian, imitates having a wild night of passion -- a performance which Madeline, Lilith, and Brian watch in utter disbelief. Back in Seattle, Madeline accepts Frasier’s on-air apology and the two profess their true interest in one another. Too bad their moment of bonding is interrupted by Lilith, who shows up at Frasier’s condo. Feeling unwanted, Madeline beats a hasty retreat. An angry Frasier chides Lilith for her bad timing, but is somewhat chastened when Lilith reveals the reason for her visit: she is planning to marry Brian. Just when Frasier is giving Lilith an innocent, congratulatory kiss, Madeline returns to reconcile, but the kiss is the last straw, and she walks out of Frasier’s life.

When Maris checks herself into the hospital for some plastic surgery, Niles asks Frasier and Martin to join him in the waiting room for moral support. While there, Frasier learns that Martin’s old partner from the police squad, Artie, is in a hospital room down the hall. Martin refuses to visit Artie because, years before, Artie never visited while Martin was recovering from his disabling gunshot wound. Later, after hearing that Artie has called him “gutless,” Martin goes to see him, but it quickly turns into a shouting match. It’s only when Martin starts reminiscing about Artie with Daphne that he realizes the good times the two of them shared. This blast of nostalgia sends Martin back to Artie’s hospital room, where they finally “bury the hatchet” and reconcile their friendship.

After Martin scoffs at Frasier and Niles for their inability to fix the most basic household appliance -- the toilet -- the brothers set out to explore this uncharted territory. Despite their best intentions, however, Frasier and Niles are unable to master the wizardry of mechanics and have to call a plumber. In a strange twist of fate, the Cranes discover that the plumbers they’ve hired are the Kriezel brothers, Danny and Billy, who used to torture them in junior high school. Though Niles angrily yet successfully confronts his old nemesis, Frasier claims he wants to remain calm, according to the rules of professional psychiatry. As the elder Kriezel brother continues mocking the boy he used to torment, Frasier finally abandons his “adult” approach and exacts the greatest revenge of all: he dunks the bully’s head in the toilet bowl.

After Roz accidentally collides with Bulldog in the hallway, she suffers an injured foot and must remain in bed. Frasier visits her, armed with a pile of work, while an apologetic Bulldog delivers a care package. After Frasier leaves for a date at the opera, Bulldog offers her a job as the producer of his show. Feeling unappreciated, Roz relays Bulldog’s offer to Frasier, which leads to a fight and a parting of the ways. The split makes Frasier’s life miserable as he must tolerate five inept producers in five days. One night, when Bulldog misinterprets Roz’s desire for work as a desire for “fun,” Frasier shows up at her door to apologize, and thinks there is something going on between Roz and Bulldog. Roz sets Frasier straight, and he offers to give her back her job, which she happily accepts.

Martin’s obsession with an unsolved murder case is rekindled when he receives a call from the victim’s mother encouraging him to solve it once and for all. For more than twenty years, the crime has baffled Martin, and now, he finds himself urgently trying to figure out “whodunit.” Amateur sleuth Frasier reviews the photographic evidence and becomes convinced that the real murderer is a monkey. Pitying Martin for his inability to crack the case, Frasier repositions the photos, portraying the monkey as the killer, and awaits Martin’s “discovery” of the true murderer. Later, Martin reveals that he has finally identified the killer, yet admits that his analysis is a bit hare-brained. Although Frasier proudly admits to rearranging the photos, his “monkey” theory is dismissed when the police congratulate Martin for his intellectual savvy in fingering the real killer: a fellow cop. As Martin revels in this long-awaited moment of triumph, Frasier retreats in embarrassment.

While chatting with Roz and Niles in Cafe Nervosa, Frasier discovers that someone has made off with his briefcase. Later, after publicly denouncing the thief on his radio show, Frasier receives a call from a man who claims he found the briefcase, and offers to return it. There’s just one catch: the caller wants to meet Frasier at Cafe Nervosa to get his autograph. Unfortunately, while Frasier waits inside the coffee shop, the “good Samaritan,” armed with the keys found in the briefcase, drives away in Frasier’s car. The next day, Frasier receives a call from a woman canceling a lunch date with him -- one which was actually made by the thief, who is now impersonating the confused Crane. Seizing the opportunity, Frasier dashes to the restaurant, where he confronts his nemesis, Phil, who ‘fesses up to his crime. Unfortunately, Frasier can’t prove his identity to the police, because Phil is the one who actually possesses Frasier’s stolen identification cards.

Daphne endures the mockery of Frasier and Martin while listening to a tape of “pop” psychologist Dr. Honey Snow. But Frasier is immediately smitten when Daphne drags him to a book-signing event, where he discovers that Snow is a stunning beauty who admires his work. Although Martin and Niles initially make fun of Dr. Snow, they too fall victim to the power of her beauty. Snow’s allure nearly mesmerizes Frasier into writing a forward for her book touting the very spiritualism that he ridicules. Frasier’s true feelings emerge when he has a heart-to-heart talk with Dr. Snow, who, while at first attracted to his honesty, promptly dumps him when it goes too far. Meanwhile, Niles strikes it rich on Daphne’s behalf by investing in a stockpurchasing scheme. However, when the scheme collapses, Niles is forced to finance the losses out of his own pocket.

Frasier is delighted to receive an unexpected visit from his Beantown buddy, Sam Malone. Sam says he’s in town for business, but that evening, while dining with Frasier, Niles, Martin, and Daphne, Sam receives a call from a woman named Sheila. It turns out that Sam left Sheila at the altar the day before. Through talking with Frasier, Sam realizes that he really does want to make a commitment to Sheila, and they decide to reconcile. But after meeting Sheila, Frasier reveals to Roz and Niles that he slept with her three months ago. Frasier confronts Sheila in her hotel room, where she admits that she is a sexual compulsive. When Sam arrives, he and Sheila agree that they must come clean with their past sexual transgressions in order to make their relationship work. However, when Sheila admits that she slept with Cliff from Cheers, Sam calls off the wedding. He leaves Seattle with the realization that both he and Frasier are searching for meaningful relationships, a sure sign that they are finally growing up.

While searching for a missing book, Frasier slips into Daphne’s bedroom for the first time since she moved in. When Daphne comes home and finds Frasier poking around her things, she lets him know in no uncertain terms that she will not tolerate further invasions of her privacy. A short time later, however, Frasier revisits Daphne’s room to return a pill bottle he “inadvertently” slipped into his pocket during his first visit. Daphne suddenly enters, forcing him to seek several hiding places before she finally discovers Frasier and angrily orders him out. Later, when Niles explains the virtues of “buying love,” Frasier offers to redecorate Daphne’s room as a peace offering. Yet when Frasier says Niles buys things for Maris because he fears her, Niles tries to prove that Frasier is afraid of Daphne by spilling sherry on her floor -- a spill which leads to a chaotic mess of falling jewelry and laundry. In the end, Frasier makes amends with Daphne by buying her a new car.

When Niles may be tapped for membership in the ultra-exclusive Empire Club, Roz enters Frasier’s name for the other open position. Frasier and Niles plan to work together to make each other look good. Both brothers attend the Empire Club dinner, with Daphne in tow. Amidst the sophisticated company and pricey furniture, Frasier and Niles learn that there is only one opening, and begin an intense series of “put-downs” in front of the members as they each lobby for the spot. The next day, Frasier and Niles mend fences -- a reconciliation that turns bittersweet when Frasier discovers that he has been accepted into the club and Niles hasn’t. A guilt-stricken Frasier tries to get the president of the group to bid Niles instead, but the Cranes lose all hope of joining when Niles, in an attempt to save Frasier’s membership, curses the president and the club, just as Frasier reveals that the bid was actually for Niles.

Frasier worries that loyal fan Kari is actually an obsessed stalker after she repeatedly calls him, sends gifts to his home, and appears to be watching his every move. Alarmed by Kari’s “devotion,” Frasier decides to hire a bodyguard to accompany him to a local broadcasting awards banquet. Expecting a burly man to protect him, Frasier feels less than secure to find he’s been assigned a beautiful young woman named Cindy. While Cindy steps into the hall to check Frasier’s elevator, Kari calls Frasier, saying she will be wearing a red dress and is looking forward to meeting him at the awards. A panic-stricken Frasier scrutinizes every woman he sees, and mistakenly tackles a member of the nominating committee, thinking she’s Kari. Determined to confront his stalker, Frasier goes into the parking garage and has a run-in with three muggers. Meanwhile, Martin finds himself face to face with Kari, only to discover she’s a harmless, eighty-year-old widow who simply enjoys listening to Frasier’s show.

While discussing Roz’s love life, Frasier realizes that Martin has never told Frasier he loves him. That evening, Martin’s friend Duke calls to say that he can’t make their ice fishing trip, and as he hangs up, Martin says “love ya” to Duke. Niles volunteers to take Duke’s place on Martin’s fishing expedition. Feeling left out, Frasier decides to join them on the trip in the hopes of “bonding” with his father, who seems able to tell his dog and his best friend that he loves them, yet can’t seem to say it to his own sons. Inadequately dressed for the cold conditions, Frasier’s mood sours as he gets into a fight with Niles and accidentally tosses the car keys down an ice hole. Knowing they’re stuck for the night in an old fishing shack, Martin breaks out some liquor to keep them warm. As the night wears on, a drunken Frasier confronts Martin about never saying “I love you” to his sons. Although Martin admits he’s not good at “touchy-feely” stuff, he finally blurts out “I love you guys,” and the three intoxicated men confess love all around -- even to the ranger who comes to “rescue” them.

While on the air, Frasier receives a phone call from Gretchen, who fears that her fencing instructor husband Gunnar is having an affair with a wealthy new client. Roz offers Gretchen a “sure-fire” way of determining if her husband is cheating: offer him a fattening meal or a diet plate. If he chooses the diet plate, it means Gunnar is trying to keep in shape for another woman. Later that evening, Niles tells Frasier that Maris has a new passion: fencing. He explains how convenient it is for Maris to be able to practice her German, since her instructor does not speak a word of English. To his horror, Frasier realizes that Gretchen’s husband is having an affair with Niles’s wife! The next day, Gretchen calls again, distraught because Gunnar chose the diet plate. When Frasier mentions his conversation with Niles, Roz persuades Frasier to confront Maris. Unfortunately, a mix-up causes Frasier to spill the beans to Niles, who is devastated. Niles challenges Gunnar to a duel, but with the language barrier, Gunnar winds up thinking that Frasier is in love with his wife, and challenges him to a duel instead.

Frasier is delighted with the eight-percent raise he’s been given in his new contract -- until his agent Bebe starts “consoling” Frasier on the “slave wages” he’s earning at KACL. Boasting that she receives daily offers for Frasier’s services at a much higher salary, Bebe tells him to call in “sick” while she negotiates a new deal. At first, Frasier panics when the station plays hardball. But when management relents and phones Bebe to re-open negotiations, Frasier and Bebe celebrate their victory by drinking champagne all night. The next morning, a hungover Frasier is stunned when he realizes that Bebe spent the night with him. He quickly tells her that he doesn’t want to jeopardize their working relationship with a pe rsonal e ntanglement. B ebe agrees and leaves to hammer out the terms of his new contract. Later, Frasier hears that Bebe is standing on the ledge of the radio station building. Assuming she’s despondent over his “rejection,” Frasier rushes to talk her down, but Bebe reveals that it’s just an extreme negotiating tactic designed to show management how valuable Frasier is. Her ploy works: the station manager rewards Frasier with a higher salary and congratulates him on “saving” Bebe’s life.

When Frasier and Niles learn that one of their favorite restaurants is closing, they make reservations to dine there that evening with Martin and Daphne. At dinner, the Crane boys are swept up in a moment of culinary fantasy, and decide to buy the restaurant on the spot. On opening night, Frasier and Niles are thrilled with how smoothly everything is going. Of course, unbeknownst to each other, the brothers are giving conflicting orders to everyone on their staff. In a comedy of errors, Niles and Frasier proceed to knock out both waiters with the revolving doors, and the bartender has to drive the waiters to the hospital. Meanwhile, the chef quits in frustration, forcing Niles to take over in the kitchen. Disasters abound as Daphne, Martin and Roz are coerced into working at the restaurant. At an inopportune moment, the food critic at Frasier’s station walks in with all the other critics in Seattle. The ultimate calamity occurs when Roz accidentally triggers the sprinkler system and drenches all the diners. Frasier and Niles decide then and there to put the restaurant back on the market.

Martin’s birthday party is anything but a “piece of cake.” Roz is blue because she opted not to attend her family reunion in Wisconsin. Niles is angry because Frasier inadvertently advised one of his callers to dump her current psychiatrist, who just happens to be Niles! Meanwhile, Daphne is peeved at Martin for not doing his exercises, and Frasier would just like to have some much-needed peace and quiet. But in the middle of Martin’s birthday celebration, a city-wide blackout puts the lights out on the party. As the evening wears on, Frasier finds himself in the position of counseling everyone. He helps Roz cope with her mixed feelings about her family, gets Niles to admit that he just couldn’t help his patient anymore, and mediates the bickering between Martin and Daphne. Finally, everyone leaves to attend a neighbor’s blackout party -- which leaves Frasier with the peace and quiet he has been seeking.