The returning 1990s sitcom Frasier has enjoyed two rebooted seasons on the air, but the sardonic psychologist won't be returning for season 3. The 2023 Frasier series is a direct continuation of the original, which ran from 1993 to 2004, and catches up with Frasier as he moves back to Boston to get closer to his son. Despite the nearly 20-year gap between the original and the reboot, star Kelsey Grammer hasn't missed a beat, and the return of Frasier Crane proved to be an instant hit on Paramount+.

Season 2 upped the ante from the somewhat safe and reserved debut season, and Frasier's sophomore outing featured a slew of new faces and returning characters from the classic series. On top of that, Frasier continued to develop as he not only tried to fit in with his fellow staff at Harvard, but also balanced his love-life with his attempts at a relationship with his son, Freddy. Like any sitcom, the possibility of an extended run was never off the table, but Paramount+ has canceled Frasier.

Frasier Season 3 Is Canceled

Paramount+ Pulls The Plug On The Revival

Paramount+ and its fellow streamers don't usually disclose all of their viewership data, but low ratings are often what leads to a show's cancelation.

Despite being a prestige show for Paramount+, Frasier before the reboot's third season. The move is somewhat surprising, and it comes several months after the sophomore season concluded. No reason for the cancelation has been given, but it was likely due to low viewership numbers in the sophomore season. Paramount+ and its fellow streamers don't usually disclose all of their viewership data, but low ratings are often what leads to a show's cancelation.

Frasier season 2 premiered on September 19, and concluded on November 14, 2024.

Fortunately, it seems as if Paramount+ isn't entirely done with Frasier, and it has been reported that the streamer is currently shopping the reboot around Hollywood. Though success isn't always guaranteed, there have been several instances of a show being saved by another network or streamer after its original home pulled the plug. Sources indicate that the leading candidates for Frasier are Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, both of which have the entire Frasier back catalog of episodes.

Frasier Season 3 Cast Details

Who Was Expected Back In Season 3?

The cast of Frasier season 2 grew exponentially from season 1, but it's unclear how many of those ing characters would have returned in season 3. One guaranteed return was that of Kelsey Grammer as the sardonic and sometimes snooty psychologist, Frasier Crane, and it wouldn't be Frasier without its star. Jack Cutmore-Scott would certainly have returned as Freddy, Frasier's adult-aged son who is trying to rebuild his relationship with his father. Since she became a fixture in the reboot, original series character Roz Doyle (played by Peri Gilpin) would also likely have returned as well.

The prospective cast of Frasier season 3 included:

Frasier Season 3 Story Details

What Was Next For Frasier In Boston?

Being a sitcom, the ending of season 2 didn't change too much of the basic Frasier framework, though it did offer a clearer picture of what could have happened in season 3. After successfully reuniting Alan and his daughter at the Christmas party, Frasier got a surprise of his own. Having waffled throughout the seasons concerning her relationship with Frasier, Holly finally decided to commit to the sardonic psychiatrist. This opened a new chapter for Frasier, and his own complications with love could have continued in season 3 as he potentially jeopardized his new love affair.

It could be that they decided to remain friends, or Freddy (much like his father) could have hatched some hare-brained idea that leads to a Frasier season 3 love triangle.

Meanwhile, Freddy found himself in a bit of a pickle as his ongoing will-they-won't-they with Eve was interrupted by the arrival of Roz's daughter Alice. The attraction between Freddy and Alice was obvious, but it's not clear where that left his close bond with Eve. It could be that they decided to remain friends, or Freddy (much like his father) could have hatched some hare-brained idea that leads to a Frasier season 3 love triangle.