Now that Kenny's divorce is final, the realization that his wife is never coming back hits him hard. Frasier suggests he see a psychiatrist, and Kenny asks him to be his "shrink."
Tropes:
- All Psychology Is Freudian: Well, when you're dealing with Frasier. He immediately assumes the reason for Kenny's unhappiness is rooted in issues with his father, prompting more Marty snark.Martin: What's your generation going to do when we're all gone and there's no-one left to blame?
- Berserk Button: Martin declares Frasier's approach to psychology "mumbo-jumbo", which sets off another argument. He soon clarifies that it's not all psychology, but rather the over-complicated approach Frasier is taking.
- Comically Missing the Point:Frasier: [about Kenny] I am not trying to make him happy! I am trying to cure his depression.
- Complexity Addiction: Martin objects to Fras' counselling of Kenny, saying he's over-analyzing the problem because he wanted to be needed more than Kenny needs help.
- I Need to Go Iron My Dog: Stuck between Fras and Niles talking shop, Daphne tries escaping the table with excuses, and Niles obliviously not realizing until she finally begs him to just let her leave.
- Low Count Gag: Asked to give an example of people who needed therapy, Martin can only think of Hitler and Sybil, much to Frasier's extreme irritation.Frasier: An entire profession dedicated to Hitler and Sybil.
