In the list of greatest Frasier resting nicely near the top. The show remains the best spin-off ever created, going as long as eleven seasons in total during its time on-air.
With the latest generation discovering Frasier about now, one needs to know where to separate the best episodes from the average ones. Likewise, if you’re looking to watch the series once more, and aren’t sure where to start, check out these IMDb ratings for every season premiere Frasier had and then begin your binge watch of the entire series.
Season 9: "Don Juan in Hell: Part 1" - 7.4
After breaking off what seemed to be the most perfect relationship he’d ever had, Frasier goes on an extended trip to reflect on his life decisions. Here, he happens upon the realization that he’s the one to blame for his failures.
The good thing about this episode was how it made use of Frasier’s mindset as a psychiatrist, as he reached inward and hallucinated speaking to his former lovers. However, Frasier did come across as rather unlikable due to the way he played with his love interests’ feelings.
Season 2: "Slow Tango In South Seattle" - 7.8
Upon learning that a former friend has used his past as the basis for a bestselling novel, Frasier goes over to confront him. However, he ends up learning more about his romantic history than he’d realized, as the confrontation opens several questions.
While the synopsis might sound like a serious one, the episode itself was notable for being a different kind of funny rather than the then-usual Frasier and Martin squabbling. Still, it did suffer from a plot line that doesn’t fit all that well in a sitcom.
Season 6: "Good Grief" - 7.8
Frasier pretends as if the loss of his job hasn’t been worrying him by diving into deep denial over his situation. Once he makes a fool out of himself through his various emotional outbursts, he has no choice but to accept his failure.
The topic of depression was well illustrated in this episode, as the comedy consisted of Frasier’s gluttonous habits and numerous freak outs. The acting was commendable, although it’s rather difficult to find the heavy subject of depression to be too funny once the episode packs them on too much.
Season 10: "The Ring Cycle" - 8.0
In the midst of their overwhelming romance, Niles and Daphne elope without telling their families. However, this comes back to haunt them as they are forced to go through multiple weddings in order to pretend their original elopement didn’t take place.
These kinds of episodes are always fun to watch through, and the comedy of errors from the various misunderstandings make this premiere a hilarious one. It gets rather slapstick at the end, but take nothing away from the entire experience.
Season 11: "No Sex Please, We're Skittish" - 8.0
Roz’s sudden return to KACL - after a disastrous falling out with Frasier - causes him to believe that she might have feelings for him. Meanwhile, Niles is worried he might have already fathered a child after ing he had once contributed to a sperm bank.
It wasn’t the kind of final season premiere fans would have thought of, yet the episode did tackle a relatively serious premise with a light touch. The initially uninteresting storyline between Frasier and Roz is done well by having comedy be the main theme, with Niles’ angle being the emotional one.
Season 7: "Momma Mia" - 8.1
Everyone apart from Frasier is horrified to lay eyes on his latest girlfriend, who has a striking resemblance to his mother. Unfortunately for Frasier, he realizes this likeness at the worst possible time during a vacation trip.
With many jokes pointing out the bizarre nature of the plot, this premiere doesn’t disappoint in the laughs department. Along with bringing in a talented guest star, the episode also had a feel-good moment reserved by its end.
Season 8: "And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon: Part 1" - 8.2
Niles and Daphne return after originally planning to run away from her wedding to Donny. Once they return and fess up to their partners, the two have to face the consequences of their actions. Frasier makes things worse by inadvertently convincing Donny to sue.
The likability factor of Niles and Daphne was definitely taken away greatly for their selfish actions to break apart their relationships and with each other, but the episode did keep a steady pace where the comedy was concerned through the use of Frasier’s snobbish attitude.
Season 3: "She's The Boss" - 8.4
The new station manager at KACL gives Frasier grief for not conforming to her methods, switching him over to the late night spot. In response, he and Roz begin adult-themed shows that push ratings through the roof.
In what turned out to be the first of many romantic tension-filled interactions between Frasier and his new boss, the show took a chance at having more “out there” comedy, which works very well as the actors bring their A-game in this change of style.
Season 1: "The Good Son" - 8.6
A few months after shifting to Seattle, and leaving his life at Cheers behind, Frasier reluctantly has to take in his father after the latter proves incapable of being on his own. This kickstarts a war of words between the two as their clash in personalities becomes too much.
The original premiere sets the standard for the show, in that it establishes Frasier and Martin’s frequent arguments, and how the show differs greatly from Cheers. It’s proven a hit among fans who like to see where it all started.
Season 5: "Frasier's Imaginary Friend" - 8.7
When nobody believes Frasier after he informs them of his hook-up with a gorgeous woman abroad, he goes to great lengths in proving that he did indeed meet her. Unfortunately, circumstances make it seem as if she might be an imaginary girlfriend.
Through the use of smart direction, the episode managed to pull off this plot angle, as Frasier would numerously try and fail at proving that he wasn’t going crazy. It did have the sitcom trope of breaking up couples for lame reasons, but that’s easy to overlook due to the hilarious execution of the plot.