History Awesome / Frasier

'''Frasier:''' Yes. Yes, and how did you love her? From afar. You were never in love '''with''' her, you were in love '''at''' her. Now, you've been given a chance to experience her in a real relationship and yet for some reason, you're '''resisting''' it. Rather than see her as she really '''is''', you keep holding on to the ''memory''.\\

* In "Frasier-Lite", Frasier finds out than one member of the team his own team are competing against is a former childhood bully of his, who once stole a chess set than belonged to him. The bully makes a deal in which if Frasier wins, the bully will buy him a new chess set. If the bully wins, Frasier has to wear a skirt on T.V. As they prepare to shake on the deal, the bully yanks his hand away, yelling "psyche". Once Frasier's team finally win, the bully grudgingly asks where he needs to go to get the chess set.

* Martin got one in "Bad Dog", in which, after Frasier spends ''days'' trying to expose Bulldog for the fraud he is after accidentally preventing a gunman from harming people, Martin exposes him in a matter of seconds simply by shouting "Hey Bulldog, ''that man's got a gun!''" in front of the crowd of people honoring him for his "heroic act", causing Bulldog to use his ''own mother'' as a human shield. The crowd see through what happened before and turn on Bulldog. Made better by his line: "I'm not a hero, I just wanted you to shut up."

* Niles gets one in "The Guilt Trippers" when, upon deciding to marry Daphne, he travels all the way to Manchester and tracks down her father [[Creator/BrianCox Harry]], whom he wants to reconcile with Gertrude. In the TimeSkip between this and the next episode, "Moons Over Seattle", Harry tosses him out five times and Niles marches back in ''each and every time''. Niles doesn't tell Daphne what he did, but after Harry and Gertrude fail to reunite, Harry confides to Daphne how Niles kept coming back, proving to Harry that he really is the right man for Daphne. This is the catalyst event that brings Daphne to Niles' door, saying she wants to marry him that very night. And TheyDo!

** After seeing Diane Chambers' HerCodeNameWasMarySue play about their relationship, the actor who plays his character-surrogate "Franklin" questions his motivation after Franklin was left at the altar by “Mary Ann”. [[RantInducingSlight Cue Frasier's snap:]]

* In a meta-level, only ''Series/{{Frasier}}'' could take post-9/11 patriotism and get laughs out of it, as it did in "Mother Load".
* In another meta-level, ''Frasier'' aired opposite ''Series/HomeImprovement''. More than a few television critics noted that ''Frasier'' was able to celebrate intelligent comedy about two pompous brothers against what was the poster child for lowbrow, lowest-common denominator family sitcoms.

* That glorious moment when Niles unwraps Roz's gift at the [[TheTag very end]] of 'Visions of Daphne'. Just try watching that without the biggest grin on your face. Doubles as meta-awesome in that the writers are investing something so insignificant with so much meaning thanks to a ''masterful'', lengthy buildup - and, this being the season finale, providing the perfect CliffHanger on the way when viewers begin to suspect it's all [[FauxShadow fauxshadowing]].

** On a meta-level, the episode is a complete 180 from the prior season ender, "My Coffee With Niles".

---> ''[Someone knocks at the Winnebago door]''

'''Daphne:''' Oh, well. I might as well. I never really have understood this game. ''(lines up a shot)'' Never understood it, when I started playing with me older brothers, at the age of six. ''(sinks the shot)'' And I never understood it during all my formative years, spent mostly in the pool halls of Manchester. ''(sinks the shot)'' Playing in local competitions and club tournaments. ''(sinks the shot)'' Winning cup after cup after cup until our poor dad had to convert the pantry into a trophy room. ''(sinks the shot)'' And I can't really claim to understand it ''(aside)'' eight ball in far corner ''(resumes)'' even today. ''(sinks the last shot)'' But I certainly do enjoy it.

'''Niles:''' ...'''Shoes!?'''\\

-->'''Daphne''' ''(sweetly):'' Is there anything else? Maybe I should wait and floss your teeth when you finish?\\
'''Bebe:''' No, that'll be all... ''(takes a bite)'' This cookie tastes like meat!\\
'''Daphne:''' Yes, and it'll remove tartar and give you a nice, shiny coat! ''(tosses the same treat to Eddie)''

** After seeing Diane Chambers' HerCodeNameWasMarySue play about their relationship, the actor who plays his character-surrogate "Franklin" questions his motivation. [[RantInducingSlight Cue Frasier's snap:]]
--->'''Frasier:''' ''IIIIIIIIII''...may be able to illuminate that for you! What you're feeling is that this woman has--REACHED into your chest--PLUCKED out your heart, and--''THROWN it to her HELLHOUNDS for a CHEW TOY''!!! It's not the last time either, because ''that's what this woman is''--SHE IS THE DEVIL! It's no use running away from her, because no matter how ''far you go''--how many ''years'' you let pass--you will never be ''completely out of REACH of THOSE--BONY--FINGERS''!!! So drink hearty, Franklin, and ''laugh''! Because you have made a ''pact''--WITH ''BEELZEBUB''!!! '''''AND HER NAME IS MARY ANN!!!''''' ''(Walks out to wild applause)''

--->'''Daphne:''' ''[joining Niles on the terrace outside the room after her family show up to continue their drunken party]'' Sorry about all that.\\

'''Daphne:''' Oh, for God's ''sake'', Dr. Crane! ''[grabs Niles and plants a BigDamnKiss on him]''\\
'''Niles:''' ''[after finally disengaging from Daphne]'' I think you can call me "Niles" now...

--->'''Niles:''' ''[as someone knocks at the door]'' Come in.\\
'''Daphne:''' ''[entering in her bridal gown]'' Hello.\\

'''Daphne:''' I was wondering... if you might be free for a date?\\
'''Niles:''' ''[rushing to embrace her, delirious with joy]'' Oh my God, YES!\\
'''Daphne:''' ''[pulling out of the embrace]'' There's plenty of time for that later, let's get this blood boat moving! ''[climbs into the passenger seat as Niles helps her with her train]''\\

'''Niles:''' ''[excited beyond measure]'' Well, all right, let's go then! ''[climbs into the driver's seat, starts the engine, and reaches for his seat belt]'' Fasten your seat belt, Daphne.\\

-->'''Frasier:''' The Rook Nook! Tell them you were sent by Doctor Frasier Crane. ''(holds out his hand, but yanks it away before the bully can shake it)'' PSYCH...''CHIATRIST!''

--->'''Niles:''' ''(to Frasier'') "Family spokesman," the ''Manson family'' should have a spokesman like you!

--->'''Maris' Lawyer (over the phone):''' Mr Douglas, does this mean that YOU are now representing Niles Crane?\\

'''Niles:''' ''(denying)'' No, that's not true.\\
'''Frasier:''' ''(almost angry)'' Niles, the woman gained '''sixty pounds''', and everyone in the world saw it but ''you''. All you ever saw was a perfect woman in a red dress.\\

'''Frasier:''' ''(angry)'' All right, wait a minute! That's it! That's my problem. '''You''' are always there. I have carried you with me throughout every relationship, on every date. You pick apart every woman I care about and you remind me how much it'll hurt if I open myself up. ''(realizing)'' You don't help me. '''You hold me back.''' How will I ever move forward if I don't put you '''''behind me'''''...?\\
''(Frasier turns -- all four women have vanished. He does a DoubleTake, then smiles serenely.)''

I believe the reason why Niles was so good is because he had waited so long to be with Daphne and wanted to please her. It's always better with someone you really love. He was sexually deprived with Maris, so when he finally got with Daphne after years of waiting he unleashed all his pent up passion.

** First, Martin bets that Frasier's psychiatric skills won't be enough to distinguish which of Martin's three poker buddies is an ex-con. While Frasier repeatedly second-guesses himself and is EntertaininglyWrong with his final selection, it's also notable that his initial theory is spot on. Specifically, [[AwesomeByAnalysis he picks up on how one of the poker buddies comments about the amount of space in Frasier's apartments if he's spent time in a confined cell.]]

-->'''Leo:''' But before you take that shot, why don't we make this a little more interesting? All you have to do to win is run those last five balls. So what do you say we double our bet?\\

-->'''Frasier:''' Roz, I don't care. You know what, I think I've realized something: maybe you can't stop bullies from attacking you, but the only way they win is if you let them change who you are! And I'll tell you something, let them do their worst; no matter how hard they try, they will not knock the bowler off this head!
-->'''Roz:''' What does that ''mean''?!

--->'''Frasier:''' The Rook Nook! Tell them you were sent by Doctor Frasier Crane. ''(holds out his hand, but yanks it away before the bully can shake it)'' PSYCH...''CHIATRIST!''

** Ultimately, things do work out, and Niles and Daphne finally do it. The next morning, Niles is at Cafe Nervosa and Frasier asks him how it went. Niles coyly smiles and says "You know the best part Frasier? It wasn't at all like I imagined it."

** At the end of the episode, Daphne casually beats a bar full of tough guys at a game of pool [[RefugeInAudacity while talking about how she's never been very good at the game.]]

* In the episode "Can't Tell a Crook by His Cover", Daphne beats up a criminal who tries to hit on her, hustles a guy out of at least $200, almost pots 6 pool balls in one shot, and then jams the doors shut with a pool cue, allowing her, Frasier and Niles to escape. She also takes the money that she'd bet on that shot as they run out. Even better, Niles and Frasier had been concerned for Daphne's safety in a seedy bar. Instead, she was ''hustling'' the pool hustlers!
-->'''Leo:''' But before you take that shot, why don't we make this a little more interesting? All you have to do to win is run those last five balls. So what do you say we double our bet?\\
'''Daphne:''' Oh, well. I might as well. I never really have understood this game. ''(lines up a shot)'' Never understood it, when I started playing with me older brothers, at the age of six. ''(sinks the shot)'' And I never understood it during all my formative years, spent mostly in the pool halls of Manchester. ''(sinks the shot)'' Playing in local competitions and club tournaments. ''(sinks the shot)'' Winning cup after cup after cup until our poor dad had to convert the pantry into a trophy room. ''(sinks the shot)'' And I can't really claim to understand it ''(aside)'' eight ball in far corner ''(resumes)'' even today. ''(sinks the last shot)'' But I certainly do enjoy it.

'''Frasier:''' ''(angry)'' All right, wait a minute! That's it! That's my problem. '''You''' are always there. I have carried you with me throughout every relationship, on every date. You pick apart every woman I care about and you remind me how much it'll hurt if I open myself up. ''(realizing)'' You don't help me. '''You hold me back.''' How will I ever move forward if I don't put you ''''behind me'''''...?\\

''(Dream!Lilith, Dream!Hester, Dream!Nanette ad lib agreement)''

* Season 6's "Dinner Party" was a BottleEpisode that takes place almost entirely within one room. It is also universally hailed as one of the series' best episodes. It speaks to the show's writing and acting that such a terrific episode can be created simply relying on well-constructed dialogue.

* In another meta-level, ''Frasier'' aired opposite ''Series/HomeImprovement''. More than a few television critics noted that ''Frasier'' was able to celebrate intemaklligent comedy about two pompous brothers against what was the poster child for lowbrow, lowest-common denominator family sitcoms.

* In another meta-level, ''Frasier'' aired opposite ''Series/HomeImprovement''. More than a few television critics noted that ''Frasier'' was able to celebrate intelligent comedy about two pompous brothers against what was the poster child for lowbrow, lowest-common denominator family sitcoms.

-->'''Frasier:''' "It may be that the gulfs will wash us down / It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, / And though we are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." I’ve been thinking about that poem a lot lately. And I think what it says is that, while it’s tempting to play it safe, the more we’re willing to risk, the more alive we are. In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took. And I hope that explains, at least a little, this journey on which I am about to embark. I have loved every minute with my KACL family, and all of you. For eleven years you've heard me say, "I’m listening." Well, you were listening too. And for that I am eternally grateful. Goodnight, Seattle.

* In another meta-level, ''Frasier'' aired opposite ''Series/HomeImprovement''. More than a few television critics noted that ''Frasier'' was able to celebrate intelligent comedy about two pompous brothers against what was the poster child for lowbrow, lowest-common denominator family sitcoms (which were popular at the time, as seen with ''Roseanne'', ''Married...With Children'', ''The Simpsons'', and all the [[FollowTheLeader clones and rip-offs]] that aired alongside it).

-->'''Frasier:''' Roz, I don't care. You know what, I think I've realized something: maybe you can't stop bullies from attacking you, but the only way they win is if you let them change who you are! And I'll tell you something, let them do their worst; not matter how hard they try, they will not knock the bowler off this head!

* In another meta-level, ''Frasier'' aired opposite ''Series/HomeImprovement''. More than a few television critics noted that ''Frasier'' was able to celebrate intelligent comedy about two pompous brothers against what was the poster child for lowbrow, lowest-common denominator family sitcoms (which were popular at the time, as seen with ''Roseanne'', ''Married...With Children'', and ''The Simpsons'' and all the [[FollowTheLeader clones and rip-offs]] that aired alongside it).