Frasier is battling the flu and in no mood to help anyone, Sherry is staying over with Martin more frequently, and she and Daphne are finding themselves embroiled in minor clashes over Martin's breakfast.
Tropes:
- "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot: Daphne storms out of the apartment after arguing with Martin and Sherry. She ends up at Niles' place where the heatwave almost leads them to act on their Unresolved Sexual Tension before Daphne suddenly realizes she left her medication at home. When they stop by to pick it up Frasier resolves the argument meaning Daphne can stay and doesn't have to go back to Niles' apartment. Niles bitterly "thanks" Frasier for ruining his chance with Daphne, but Frasier points out that Niles unconsciously knew the situation was wrong and sabotaged himself.Frasier: You're a doctor, why didn't you just use your prescription pad?
Niles: ...Oh my god.
Frasier: And isn't there an all-night pharmacy across the street from your building?
Niles: OH MY GOD! - Heat Wave: Seattle is experiencing one which puts everyone's nerves on edge and causes tempers to fray. It also contributes to the UST between Niles and Daphne as his building doesn't have air conditioning and he only has a single fan.
- Mandatory Line: Roz and Bulldog only have one scene where they're fighting.
- The Matchmaker: Sherry attempts to set Daphne up with guys she knows. Daphne doesn't appreciate this as they're all complete strangers that she has nothing in common with.
- Metaphorgotten: Frasier attempts an elaborate Visigoth metaphor to describe his flu but is so sick he loses track of what he's saying halfway through. His inability to finish the metaphor is even more upsetting to him.
- Noodle Incident: The audience never learns why Roz and Bulldog were fighting as Frasier cuts off all of Roz's attempts to explain what caused it.
- Shout-Out: The title cards for the episode are all references to the works of Tennessee Williams. Niles mentions the playwright by name when commenting on the heatwave.
- Sick Episode: Frasier has the flu and doesn't want to deal with anyone else's problems. Roz points out this is great news for their callers.
- Unresolved Sexual Tension: Daphne ends up at Niles' apartment after fighting with Sherry and Martin. The heatwave and their discussion about their lacklustre sex lives almost results in them sleeping together before Daphne remembers she's forgotten her thyroid pills.
- You Need to Get Laid: Sherry thinks Daphne's grouchiness is because she isn't getting any. Daphne is outraged by this but eventually confides in Niles that Sherry may have had a point.
