Lori Kirkland Movies
- 2004
Has Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) lost his radio audience? This frightening possibility, coupled with other events, leads our hero to have some extremely surrealistic dreams -- one of which finds him committing murder in order to wed his sister-in-law, Daphne (Jane Leeves). At the same time, both Daphne and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) are having wild and crazy nightmares of their own. All this happens on a weekend in the mountains, which was supposed to have been a cozy tête-à-tête between Martin (John Mahoney) and Ronee (Wendie Malick). The episode's highlight is John Mahoney's robust song-and-dance rendition of "The Sunny Side of the Street." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Frasier's mercurial ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) is back in town, and as usual she wants a favor. This time around, Lilith is determined to have another baby -- and she wants Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) to be the father. Although her plan is to rely upon artificial insemination, Frasier will have none of it, forcing Lilith to use a bit of -- yes -- psychology on her former husband. Meanwhile, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) goes ballistic over a "dirty" photo of Daphne (Jane Leeves). ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bebe Neuwirth, Brent Spiner, (more)
- 2003
Though she has decided to leave Seattle for a better job out of town, Roz (Peri Gilpin) begins having second thoughts about bidding farewell to Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) -- especially since he is drawing ever closer to the mercurial Julia Wilcox (Felicity Huffman). This state of affairs leads to two different showdowns, while a third is in the offing as Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) square off against Daphne's meddlesome mother (Millicent Martin). This was the final episode of Frasier's tenth season. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Felicity Huffman, Millicent Martin, (more)
- 2003
Roz arranges a date between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and her insurance-agent friend, Ann (Saturday Night Live's Julia Sweeney). It's strictly a temporary measure until a more lasting relationship comes along, Roz assures Frasier: Ann is merely "a placeholder" to "keep your muscles toned." When the date turns out to be a disaster, a desperate Frasier scrambles for a graceful way to ditch Ann and go home alone. Meanwhile, a thief has been stealing things from Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves); and the affection between Martin (John Mahoney) and Ronee (Wendie Malick) grows stronger. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
Upset over her breakup with her latest beau, Roger, Roz (Peri Gilpin) turns to Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) for consolation. One thing leads to another, and before the night is over, Roz and Frasier end up in bed. This leads to a hilarious denouement in which the guilt-stricken Frasier trails Roz all the way to her family reunion in Wisconsin. And on the subject of long trips, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) are on the verge of taking their long-delayed Hawaiian vacation -- until they get some bad news from Daphne's mom (Millicent Martin). ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Cox, Millicent Martin, (more)
- 2002
The scene is a parking garage, where a defiant Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) takes a stand -- and blocks traffic -- when he feels he's being unjustly charged for a full 20 minutes' parking when he only owes for a few minutes. Refusing to allow anyone to pay the fee for him, Frasier transforms an insignificant molehill into an impassable mountain, much to the dismay of his passenger Niles (David Hyde Pierce). Meanwhile, Roz (Peri Gilpin) makes an unexpected public confession when she subs for Frasier on his radio show. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom McGowan, Luis Guzman, (more)
- 2002
In the second episode of a three-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) seems uncharacteristically calm as he prepares to undergo heart bypass surgery. Martin (John Mahoney) is not calm but pretends to be, while Daphne (Jane Leeves) cannot hide her anxiety. As the story progresses, a heavily sedated Niles suddenly begins reciting the story of his life, in minute and excruciating detail -- while helpful older brother Frasier bids fair to drive the attending physician crazy. This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Editing. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Denise Iketani, Daniel Davis, (more)
- 2002
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Daphne's boorish brother Simon (Anthony LaPaglia) has finally left town, but her busybody mother Gertrude (Millicent Martin) is still very much in attendance. Gertrude won't leave until Simon returns, while Daphne (Jane Leeves) can't move in with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) as long as her mom is around. As this crisis reaches the boiling point, so does the ongoing war of wills between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his stubborn neighbor Cam (Brian Stokes Mitchell). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In the first episode of a two-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) and Daphne (Jane Leeves) have finally decided to move in together. Alas, their plans are put on hold -- maybe permanently -- when Daphne's busybody mother Gertrude (Millicent Martin) and loutish brother Simon (an Emmy-winning Anthony LaPaglia) arrive in town. Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) wages a war of wills against his contentious neighbor Cam Winston (Brian Stokes Mitchell) over a parking space. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Trevor Einhorn returns as Frederick, the son of radio shrink Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). During one of Frederick's visits to Seattle, Frasier becomes concerned that the boy is too wrapped up in his video games. The only "cure" for this obsession, reasons Frasier, is a good old-fashioned father-son bonding experience -- namely, and much to the delight of Frasier's own dad Martin (John Mahoney) -- a camping trip. Needless to say, however, neither of the younger Cranes is quite up to the rigors of roughing it -- certainly not Frasier! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
KACL station manager Kenny Daly (Tom McGowan) is down in the dumps over his failing marriage. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) tries to help Kenny deal with this situation -- only to inadvertently go out on a date with Mrs. Daly (Illeana Douglas). Elsewhere, Daphne's "binge eating" is getting out of control, forcing her to take drastic action. This last subplot was cooked up to explain away the noticeable weight gain of actress Jane Leeves, who was pregnant at the time of filming. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Yes, it's a day in May, and a very busy one for the Frasier gang. First off, Daphne (Jane Leeves) befriends a dog lover named Jim (Tom Verica), which makes Niles (David Hyde Pierce) jealous. Second, the caustic Lana (Jean Smart) suddenly warms up to Frasier (David Hyde Pierce). And finally, Martin (John Mahoney) is unexpectedly reunited with the person who brought about the injury that caused him to retire from the Force. This episode originally aired back-to-back with "Cranes Go Caribbean" as Frasier's eighth-season finale. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Jean Smart reprises her Emmy-winning role as Frasier's former high- school crush Lana Gardner (who was given a different character name in her first appearance -- a name that had to be altered for legal reasons). Now a successful and overbearingly cynical real-estate agent, Lana still believes that Frasier worships at her feet and to that end maneuvers him into escorting her to her own "surprise" party. Upon arrival, however, Frasier only has eyes for Lana's friend, Claire (Patricia Clarkson). This episode was originally shown back-to-back with the thematically similar episode "A Passing Fancy." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In the concluding half of Frasier's ninth-season opener, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) continues mulling over the past loves of his life as he tries to choose between his current amours Claire (Patricia Clarkson) and Lana (Jean Smart). In a surrealistic climax, virtually all of Frasier's women from past episodes (most of them played by the actresses who originated the roles) converge upon him -- including his late mother. Originally telecast as a one hour-special (and moved from September 18, 2001, to September 25 due to network coverage of the 9/11 tragedy), this episode has since been reedited as two half-hours for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
With her wedding day rapidly approaching, Daphne (Jane Leeves) finds herself in a court-ordered anger-management therapy program. As her counselor (S. Epatha Merkerson of Law & Order fame) listens with professional detachment, Daphne recounts the events leading up to the outburst that led to her current plight. What it boils down to is this: Daphne may be marrying Donny Douglas (Saul Rubinek), but her heart still belongs to Niles Crane (David Hyde Pierce). Anthony LaPaglia makes his first series appearance as Daphne's boorish, hard-drinking brother Simon, who turns out to know his sister's heart better than she does. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Though Martin (John Mahoney) has long had dibs on the title of the Crane family's "resident invalid," this changes when Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) throws his back out. As Frasier recuperates, all manner of silly complications and misunderstandings revolve around him. The limit comes when Daphne (Jane Leeves) is led to believe that Frasier is carrying a torch for her -- whereupon a heavily medicated Frasier finally spills the beans about Niles (David Hyde Pierce)...sort of. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Niles (David Hyde Pierce) has all the more reason to rue the day that he introduced his "secret love" Daphne (Jane Leeves) to charming attorney Donny Douglas (Saul Rubinek) when Donny asks Daphne to marry him. It is especially hurtful to Niles that he has received this news not from Daphne but from well-meaning Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Martin (John Mahoney). But things may not be as bleak as they seem: When Daphne confides to Niles that she has been having dreams about marrying a "mystery man" wearing a red bow tie, guess what happens next. Just guess. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Most of the previous sixth-season Frasier episodes have dealt with the financial woes of Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), who lost his radio call-in show when station KACL decided to adopt a "salsa" format. As it turns out, Frasier is not the only Crane who will be tightening his belt in the future. Depressed over his impending divorce from wife Maris, Frasier's brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) has been hit with the double whammy of court costs and alimony -- and now it is his turn to cut down costs by temporarily moving in with Frasier. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Unemployed for lo these many weeks, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) could certainly use a major ego boost. Thus, when he receives a message from what appears to be a secret admirer, Frasier is on the proverbial Cloud Nine. Unfortunately, the message was not meant for him but for his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce). And to make things dicier, the "admirer" is none other than Niles' estranged wife Maris. Will Niles and Maris get back together -- and will Frasier mess up his own love life by pursuing a "sweetheart" that doesn't really exist? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
During a flight from Las Vegas to Nantucket, the pilots come down with a bad case of food poisoning. Normally, passenger Joe (Tim Daly) would be the first to volunteer to take over the controls; trouble is, he's just as sick as the pilots. Thus it is that Joe's brother Brian (Steven Weber) becomes the "angel" of the day -- and, not surprisingly, Brian's head swells proportionately with the amount of praise he receives for his heroics. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Rose Marie guest stars as Eleanor, the mother of the irksome Roy Biggins (David Schramm). Nervous about introducing his mom to his new girlfriend, Roy invites Joe (Tim Daly) and Helen (Crystal Bernard) to dinner for moral support -- then must improvise quickly when his girl dumps him! As for Joe's brother Brian (Steven Weber), he manages to sabotage Casey's (Amy Yasbeck) love life by giving her a really bad cold. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
In order to "rehearse" for a family of their own, Joe (Tim Daly) and Helen (Crystal Bernard) offer to babysit Emily (Chelsea Lynn), the seven-year-old daughter of one of Helen's friends. Not surprisingly, the evening turns out disastrously -- not only for Joe and Helen, but also for Emily. In another development, Casey (Amy Yasbeck) and Antonio (Tony Shalhoub) are astonished to discover a secret about their favorite TV action star (Clint Carmichael). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
A time capsule buried 20 years ago is unearthed, yielding letters written in childhood by Joe (Tim Daly), Brian (Steven Weber), and Helen (Crystal Bernard). In a series of fantasy sequences, the three lifelong chums visualize what their lives would have been like had they fulfilled their childhood ambitions. Joe cuts quite a figure as a big-league ballplayer, while Brian is coolness personified as a Bond-like secret agent -- but only Helen's ambitions came to full fruition in real life. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Joe (Tim Daly) and Helen (Crystal Bernard) can't stand living with Brian (Steven Weber) and Casey (Amy Yasbeck) while waiting for their new house to be built, so they buy another house. This turns out to be an extremely costly proposition--and worse, the couple they may not be able to unload the unfinished house to another buyer. A spectacular event eerily reminiscent of the season opener caps this final installment of Wings' seventh season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Volunteering to work a phone at the Nantucket Suicide Hotline, Antonio (Tony Shalhoub) ends up dating one of the callers, a girl named Elise (Tracy Scoggins). Unable to accept the notion that so attractive a girl would be interested in him, Antonio ruefully resigns himself to being dumped--but he's in for a surprise. Meanwhile, Helen (Crystal Bernard) begins losing customers to a new gourmet lunch-cart service at the terminal. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
