Season 5

24 EPISODES • 1997

The fifth season of Frasier originally aired from September 23, 1997 to May 19, 1998 on NBC.

Episodes

1: Frasier's Imaginary Friend

Sep 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.

2: The Gift Horse

Sep 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.

3: Halloween

Oct 28, 1997

Everyone attends Niles' literary themed Halloween party, including Roz, who tells Frasier she may be pregnant.

4: The Kid

Nov 4, 1997

Roz decides to keep her baby. Frasier prompts her to talk with the child's father.

5: The 1000th Show

Nov 11, 1997

The whole town is abuzz over ""Frasier Crane Day"" as Frasier celebrates his 1000th broadcast with a large outdoor gala.

6: Voyage of the Damned

Nov 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.

7: My Fair Frasier

Nov 25, 1997

Frasier has a relationship with a high-profile criminal defense attorney, in which he finds himself in the more submissive role.

8: Desperately Seeking Closure

Dec 9, 1997

Frasier desperately tries to find out what went wrong when Sam breaks off their relationship.

9: Perspectives on Christmas

Dec 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.

10: Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name

Jan 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.

11: Ain't Nobody's Business if 'I Do'

Jan 13, 1998

Daphne accidentally finds an engagement ring in Martin's dresser, frightening Niles and Frasier with the spectre of “Stepmother Sherry.”

12: The Zoo Story

Jan 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.

13: The Maris Counselor

Feb 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.

14: The Ski Lodge

Feb 24, 1998

The Crane household and Daphne's good friend Annie take a weekend trip to a ski lodge, leading to romantic misunderstandings.

15: Room Service

Mar 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.

16: Beware of Greeks

Mar 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.

17: The Perfect Guy

Mar 24, 1998

The whole radio station is buzzing over the incredibly attractive and talented new radio host. Frasier tries desperately to find Clint's "achilles heel," while Martin is thrown out of the only store in Seattle, Washington selling Eddie's only favorite dog food.

18: Bad Dog

Apr 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: Frasier Gotta Have It

Apr 21, 1998

Frasier tries to deny that his attraction to a younger woman is purely physical.

20: First Date

Apr 28, 1998

Niles finally decides to ask Daphne out to dinner, but when the moment comes, he can't quite get up the nerve.

21: Roz and the Schnoz

May 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.

22: The Life of the Party

May 12, 1998

Tired of struggling to find dates, Frasier and Niles host a singles party that culminates with Roz giving birth.

23: Party, Party

May 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.

24: Sweet Dreams

May 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.

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