Frasier (season 2)

Frasier Season 2
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	24
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	September 20, 1994 – May 23, 1995

The second season of the American sitcom Frasier commenced airing in the United States on September 20, 1994 and concluded on May 23, 1995. It continues to follow Dr. Frasier Crane's experiences as a radio psychiatrist and efforts of getting closer with his father and brother. The second season aired Tuesdays at 9:00 pm in the United States, after moving from its previous Thursday night time slot.^[1] The season was released on DVD as a four-disc boxed set on January 6, 2004 by Paramount Home Entertainment.^[2]

List of episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (million)
25	1	"Slow Tango in South Seattle"	James Burrows	Martin Weiss	September 20, 1994	20.7[3]
Frasier is shocked and offended to learn that an old friend (John O'Hurley) has turned a romantic episode from Frasier's past into a popular novel but did not credit him in the acknowledgments. When the writer's apology fails to provide the closure he seeks, Frasier tracks down the leading lady of the story — his long-ago piano teacher (Constance Towers) — and revisits a chapter from his past.
26	2	"The Unkindest Cut of All"	Rick Beren	Dave Hackel	September 27, 1994	20.6[3]
When Eddie fathers a litter of puppies by a neighbor's dog, Frasier gets irritated at Martin, who is supposed to have had Eddie neutered.
27	3	"The Matchmaker"	David Lee	Joe Keenan	October 4, 1994	22.4[3]
Sympathetic about Daphne's unsatisfactory love life, Frasier tries to fix her up with Tom Duran, the new station manager (Eric Lutes), only to discover that Tom has misinterpreted his intentions.
28	4	"Flour Child"	James Burrows	Christopher Lloyd	October 11, 1994	23.4[3]
After witnessing a birth, Niles contemplates becoming a parent. Meanwhile, Frasier attempts to retrieve a get-well card for a colleague because he wrote an inappropriate message on it.
29	5	"Duke's, We Hardly Knew Ye"	James Burrows	Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo	October 18, 1994	21.0[3]
Frasier and Niles are caught in a bind when they discover that their successful new investment group is about to tear down Martin's favorite bar, Duke's.
30	6	"The Botched Language of Cranes"	David Lee	Joe Keenan	November 1, 1994	23.8[3]
When Frasier makes a disparaging remark about Seattle's weather, he winds up in hot water with his listeners — and his attempt to remedy the situation by speaking at a charity dinner makes things worse.
31	7	"The Candidate"	James Burrows	Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano	November 8, 1994	19.2[3]
When the congressional candidate whom Martin supports demeans Frasier on air, he decides to publicly support the man's opponent, but he re-evaluates his decision when the latter confides a secret that causes Frasier to question his competency to run for public office. Guest voice: Sydney Pollack
32	8	"Adventures in Paradise: Part 1"	James Burrows	Ken Levine & David Isaacs	November 15, 1994	21.8[3]
After Frasier admires a woman featured in a magazine article on eligible singles in Seattle, Roz brings them together; a promising romance begins, but it results in a major shock for Frasier. Guest voice: Art Garfunkel
33	9	"Adventures in Paradise: Part 2"	James Burrows	Ken Levine & David Isaacs	November 22, 1994	N/A
The surprise encounter from the end of the preceding episode leads to significant complications on Frasier's romantic getaway.
34	10	"Burying a Grudge"	Andy Ackerman	David Lloyd	November 29, 1994	22.5[3]
When Maris is admitted to the hospital for a facelift, Niles and Frasier discover that Martin's former partner, from whom he is estranged, is also hospitalized, and they try to mend the rift.
35	11	"Seat of Power"	James Burrows	Steven Levitan	December 13, 1994	21.1[4]
After Martin bemoans his sons's rarefied tastes and avoidance of all that is ordinary, they try to prove him wrong by fixing the toilet; they make the problem worse, call in a plumber, and find that they've hired Danny Kriezel (John McGinley), a bully who tormented Niles long ago. Guest voice: Macaulay Culkin
36	12	"Roz In the Doghouse"	James Burrows	Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano	January 3, 1995	24.1[4]
After Roz sustains an injury, Frasier makes an offensive remark that prompts her accept to Bulldog's offer to be his producer. The partnership begins swimmingly (Roz even manages to get Wayne Gretzky on Bulldog's show) and Frasier suffers, but then Bulldog reveals his hidden agenda.
37	13	"Retirement Is Murder"	Alan Myserson	Elias Davis & David Pollock	January 10, 1995	21.0[4]
With the help of Niles and Daphne, Frasier uses his psychiatric expertise to help Martin solve a cold case that has puzzled him for years. Martin takes his findings to the police, gets kudos for solving the case, and at a small celebration gives Frasier credit — but Frasier's explanation of how he arrived at his conclusion raises more than a few eyebrows.
38	14	"Fool Me Once, Shame On You, Fool Me Twice..."	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Christopher Lloyd	February 7, 1995	21.3[4]
Frasier's briefcase is stolen and, because it contains his personal effects, so are his dry cleaning and his car. Shortly thereafter, a woman calls KACL, claiming to have spent the previous night with Frasier and canceling their second date. Frasier decides to confront the miscreant.
39	15	"You Scratch My Book..."	Andy Ackerman	Joe Keenan	February 14, 1995	19.4[4]
Frasier pretends to be a fan of several insubstantial self-help books in order to pursue a romance with the author (Shannon Tweed). Meanwhile, Niles attempts to cover up the losses when he helps Daphne invest some money.
40	16	"The Show Where Sam Shows Up"	James Burrows	Ken Levine & David Isaacs	February 21, 1995	26.4[4]
Sam Malone (Ted Danson), Frasier's longtime friend from Cheers, visits Seattle to seek relationship advice from him. A seemingly straightforward counsel turns into an ethical dilemma when Frasier realizes that he has had an intimate encounter with Sam's fiancée (Téa Leoni).
41	17	"Daphne's Room"	David Lee	Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo	February 28, 1995	21.1[4]
Frasier retrieves a book from Daphne's room while she's out, and she's displeased when she finds out. Although he agrees to respect her privacy, he finds himself there again, under more complicated circumstances.
42	18	"The Club"	David Lee	Elias Davis & David Pollock	March 21, 1995	19.8[5]
When Niles hears about openings at an exclusive club that has long fascinated the brothers, Frasier decides he'd like to try for membership, too.
43	19	"Someone to Watch Over Me"	James Burrows	Don Seigel	March 28, 1995	22.0[5]
Frasier's show is nominated for a radio award, but his concerns about Kari (Renée Lippin), an over-enthusiastic admirer whose attentions verge on stalking, make it a less-than-pleasant evening. Guest voice: John Lithgow
44	20	"Breaking the Ice"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Steven Levitan	April 18, 1995	20.6[5]
After Roz and Frasier talk about emotional connection, Frasier decides to accompany his father and Niles on an ice-fishing weekend in an effort to deepen their relationship.
45	21	"An Affair to Forget"	Philip Charles MacKenzie	Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano	May 2, 1995	17.9[5]
Frasier receives a call on air from a woman whose husband he suspects to be having an affair with Maris, leading to a confrontation with unexpected consequences.
46	22	"Agents in America, Part III"	David Lee	Joe Keenan	May 9, 1995	17.9[5]
When the station plays hardball instead of giving in to Frasier's demand for a raise, Frasier begins to worry — but his agent, the notorious Bebe Glazer, has a few tricks up her sleeve.
47	23	"The Innkeepers"	James Burrows	David Lloyd	May 16, 1995	17.9[5]
After the brothers hear that Seattle's oldest restaurant is closing its doors, they decide to buy it and become restaurateurs; opening night is a real blast.
48	24	"Dark Victory"	James Burrows	Christopher Lloyd and Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo	May 23, 1995	18.9[5]
Frasier tries to cheer up Roz — unhappy because she's missing a family reunion — by inviting her to the birthday party he's throwing for Martin. Guest voice: Shelley Duvall

References

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