Frasier: Season 4
Frasier Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes. After many years spent at the Cheers bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist. Created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, the American television sitcom features cast members Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, and Peri Gilpin. The series is a family-oriented sitcom that originally aired as part of
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Frasier spent many years at the Cheers bar before moving back home to Seattle.
- Frasier works as a radio psychiatrist in Seattle.
- The series was created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee.
- The principal cast includes Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, and Peri Gilpin.
Season overview
Frasier Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes. After many years spent at the Cheers bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist. Created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, the American television sitcom features cast members Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, and Peri Gilpin. The series is a family-oriented sitcom that originally aired as part of a franchise running from 1993 to 2004 across 11 series and 264 parts, later inspiring a sequel series developed by Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli that premiered on Paramount Plus in 2023.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
The Two Mrs. Cranes
Sep 17, 1996
The Crane household is turned upside down when Daphne's old flame comes to town.
Love Bites Dog
Sep 24, 1996
When Roz sets Frasier up on a blind date, Bulldog winds up falling for her instead.
The Impossible Dream
Oct 15, 1996
When Frasier is awakened night after night by a recurring dream, he becomes obsessed with analyzing the psychological meaning behind it.
A Crane's Critique
Oct 22, 1996
After Martin befriends a reclusive writer both Frasier and Niles admire, they become obsessed with reading the author's first manuscript in decades.
Head Game
Nov 12, 1996
While filling in for Frasier, Niles gains fame after counseling a local basketball star who's in a slump.
Mixed Doubles
Nov 19, 1996
After Daphne gets dumped by her boyfriend, Niles decides it's time to declare his love for her.
A Lilith Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 1996
Frasier and Lilith join forces so that their son can gain admission to the most prestigious private school in Boston.
Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven
Dec 10, 1996
Martin buys Frasier an expensive painting -- but Frasier doesn't have the heart to tell his father that he hates it.
Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine
Jan 7, 1997
Frasier and Niles disapprove of Martin's relationship with his brassy new girlfriend.
Liar! Liar!
Jan 14, 1997
Frasier finds himself in a precarious position when he tries to help the troubled marriage of a former high school acquaintance.
Three Days of the Condo
Jan 21, 1997
When Frasier becomes fed up with the rules and regulations governing his condominium complex, he decides to run for condo board president.
Death and the Dog
Feb 11, 1997
Eddie feels blue, so Martin hires a dog psychiatrist to determine the cause of his depression.
Four for the Seesaw
Feb 18, 1997
When the Crane brothers go away for the weekend with two attractive women, Niles discovers he hasn't quite cut his emotional ties to Maris.
To Kill a Talking Bird
Feb 25, 1997
Niles moves into a prestigious building and tries to impress his snobby neighbors with an elegant dinner party.
Roz's Krantz & Gouldenstein Are Dead
Mar 11, 1997
While volunteering at a retirement home, Roz becomes convinced that she's "the angel of death" after her first two patients die on her.
The Unnatural
Apr 1, 1997
Rather than show his son that his dad's not perfect, Frasier agrees to join the station's softball team -- even though he has no idea how to play the game.
Roz's Turn
Apr 15, 1997
When an on-air hosting spot opens up at the station, Roz decides to go for it -- but Frasier's agent has other ideas.
Ham Radio
Apr 22, 1997
Frasier's attempts to produce a live, 1940s-style radio drama for the station's fiftieth anniversary produce chaos instead.
Three Dates and a Breakup (1)
Apr 29, 1997
While Frasier tries to juggle three dates in three days, Martin and his girlfriend face the prospect of breaking up.
Three Dates and a Breakup (2)
Apr 29, 1997
Frasier tries to get Martin and Sherry to reconcile -- to the detriment of his own love life.
Daphne Hates Sherry
May 6, 1997
Frasier and Niles are caught in the middle when Martin's girlfriend and Daphne can't stop bickering.
Are You Being Served?
May 13, 1997
Frasier tries to console Niles after Maris serves him with divorce papers.
Ask Me No Questions
May 20, 1997
When Niles asks Frasier whether he and Maris belong together, Frasier goes out of his way to give his brother an honest, thoughtful response.
Odd Man Out
May 27, 1997
Frasier comes down with a case of the "bachelor blues" when he realizes that every single person he knows is dating someone -- except him.