Frasier

Season 5

24 episodes 12 seasons

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

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Frasier Season 5 released on September 23, 1997.

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S05E01 Aired September 23, 1997

Frasier's Imaginary Friend

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.

S05E02 Aired September 30, 1997

The Gift Horse

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.

S05E03 Aired October 28, 1997

Halloween

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

S05E04 Aired November 04, 1997

The Kid

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

S05E05 Aired November 11, 1997

The 1000th Show

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

S05E06 Aired November 18, 1997

Voyage of the Damned

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.

S05E07 Aired November 25, 1997

My Fair Frasier

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

S05E08 Aired December 09, 1997

Desperately Seeking Closure

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

S05E09 Aired December 16, 1997

Perspectives on Christmas

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.

S05E10 Aired January 06, 1998

Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name

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.

S05E11 Aired January 13, 1998

Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do

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

S05E12 Aired January 20, 1998

The Zoo Story

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.

S05E13 Aired February 03, 1998

The Maris Counselor

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.

S05E14 Aired February 24, 1998

The Ski Lodge

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

S05E15 Aired March 03, 1998

Room Service

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.

S05E16 Aired March 17, 1998

Beware of Greeks

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.

S05E17 Aired March 24, 1998

The Perfect Guy

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

S05E18 Aired April 07, 1998

Bad Dog

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.

S05E19 Aired April 21, 1998

Frasier Gotta Have It

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

S05E20 Aired April 28, 1998

First Date

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

S05E21 Aired May 05, 1998

Roz and the Schnoz

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.

S05E22 Aired May 12, 1998

The Life of the Party

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

S05E23 Aired May 19, 1998

Party, Party

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.

S05E24 Aired May 19, 1998

Sweet Dreams

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.