Home > Frasier > Season 5 « TV Series Page Frasier: Season 5 (1997 - 1998) SEASON: Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 100% Average Rating: 8/10 Season Reviews: 6 Fresh: 6 Rotten: 0 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. 100% Average Rating: N/A Season Reviews: 3 Fresh: 3 Rotten: 0 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: No consensus yet. AUDIENCE SCORE 100% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 16 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Frasier's Imaginary Friend Air date: Sep 23, 1997 Season five of Frasier opens as the titular radio psychologist (Kelsey Grammer) spontaneously bids a brief adios to Seattle and flies off to Acapulco. Here he is smitten by voluptuous supermodel Kelly (Sela Ward) -- but of course it isn't all about sex, or so Frasier tells himself, since Kelly is also extremely intelligent, a Ph.D candidate in zoology. Back home, Frasier's brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), father Martin (John Mahoney), and Martin's live-in caregiver Daphne (Jane Leeves) become convinced that Kelly (whom they've never seen) is merely a product of Frasier's hyperactive imagination! More 2 The Gift Horse Air date: Sep 30, 1997 The 65th birthday of Martin Crane (John Mahoney) is rapidly approaching. This event also heralds a yearly ritual performed by Martin's sons, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce), to wit: virtually trampling over each another in their efforts to buy ever-increasingly expensive gifts for their dad. Without giving away any more of the plot, it can be said that the episode's biggest laugh is a horse laugh. Marsha Mason makes her first fifth-season appearance as Martin's lady friend Sherry Dempsey. More 3 Halloween Air date: Oct 28, 1997 In the first episode of a two-part story, the Frasier gang gears up for an elaborate Halloween costume party. Inasmuch as his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) has declared that the theme will be "literary" characters, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) dons the nose and assumes the mantle (and much of flowery speechifying) of Cyrano de Bergerac. Ultimately, the party becomes one of the "surprise" variety when Frasier's producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) -- she with an extremely active sex life -- makes a shocking announcement. More 4 The Kid Air date: Nov 4, 1997 In the conclusion of a two-party story, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is still having trouble digesting the news that his producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) is pregnant. Even more difficult to handle is the revelation of the man responsible for Roz' condition. Did we say "man"? Actually, the fellow in question is many, many years younger than Roz -- practically a baby himself! The hilarious ramifications of this situation are offset by a more serious dilemma: whether or not Roz should keep the baby. More 5 The 1000th Show Air date: Nov 11, 1997 Although listed in the syndication package as the 101st episode of Frasier, this entry was originally advertised as the 100th program. Be that as it many, the episode's plotline honors another milestone: The 1000th broadcast of Frasier Crane's call-in advice show on Seattle radio station KACL. Accordingly, the city, headed by mayor Norman Rice (playing himself), prepares for "Frasier Crane Day," with a gala public rally at the Seattle Space Needle (where portions of this episode were filmed). There's only one missing ingredient: Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), himself, who is nowhere to be found! More 6 Voyage of the Damned Air date: Nov 18, 1997 When Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is booked on a celebrity cruise, it naturally follows that Niles (David Hyde Pierce), Martin (John Mahoney), and Roz (Peri Gilpin) will go along for the ride. Niles in particular is looking forward to the tranquility of a sea voyage on a luxury liner (which truth to tell isn't so luxurious) so that he can expunge the memory of his estranged wife Maris. Imagine Niles' reaction when he spots Maris amongst the passengers -- and she's got some bad news for him. More 7 My Fair Frasier Air date: Nov 25, 1997 Lindsay Frost makes her first series appearance as a high-profile, high-powered Seattle criminal defense attorney named Samantha. Upon seeing the gorgeous advocate, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is instantly smitten, and a romance soon develops. Unfortunately, Frasier is used to being the dominant party in his relationships -- but with "Sam," he is as submissive as a wounded puppy. Talk-show host Larry King briefly shows up as (who else?) himself. More 8 Desperately Seeking Closure Air date: Dec 9, 1997 In this follow up to the previous episode "My Fair Fraser," the romance between high-powered attorney Samantha (Lindsay Frost) and the uncharacteristically submissive Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is on the rocks. Ultimately the relationship breaks off, though Samantha assures Frasier that this setback is "all about her." This doesn't stop our hero from believing that the breakup was his fault -- and subsequently obsessing over the "fact." 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl makes a cameo appearance. More 9 Perspectives on Christmas Air date: Dec 16, 1997 Leave it to the Frasier gang to take a perfectly enjoyable holiday like Christmas and cast a pall of misery over the proceedings. Specifically, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), Daphne (Jane Leeves), Niles (David Hyde Pierce), and Roz (Peri Gilpin) show up separately at the offices of their favorite masseur (Albert Macklin), relating horrible recent Yuletide memories as they receive their respective rubdowns. Particularly amusing (at least for the viewer) are Niles' traumatic misadventures in a stalled elevator. More 10 Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name Air date: Jan 6, 1998 Missing the good old days of Boston when he and his friends gathered at a certain watering hole called "Cheers", Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) seeks out a similar Seattle bar "where everybody knows your name." He settles upon an English-style pub called the Fox and Whistle, which in many ways (except for the accents and decor) is quite similar to his favorite Beantown haunt. The more Frasier feels at home with his new drinking buddies, the more annoyed Daphne (Jane Leeves) becomes -- it seems that the Fox and Whistle is her favorite bar as well, and she feels that Frasier is muscling in on her "territory." More Show More Episodes Frasier: Season 5 Photos View All Photos (48) Tv Season Info Series 5 of the 'Cheers' spin-off in which psychiatrist Frasier Crane returns to his native Seattle, where he hosts a call-in radio show and spars with his fussy brother, their ex-cop father and dad's physical therapist. Genre: Network: NBC Premiere Date: Sep 23, 1997 Creators: David Angell, Peter Casey Cast Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane John Mahoney as Martin Crane Jane Leeves as Daphne Peri Gilpin as Roz Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton Marsha Mason as Sherry Dempsey Lindsay Frost as Samantha Dan Butler as Bulldog Lisa Guerrero as Joanne Todd Babcock as Rick Albert Macklin as Masseur Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Clare Bob Dishy as Dr. Schenkman Peggy Miley as Bernice Briscoe Stephanie Faracy as Mimi Bebe Neuwirth as Dr. Lilith Sternin Jordan Baker as Paula Garrett Mark Blum as John Caroline Aaron as Phyllis Patrick Kerr as Noel Shempsky James Patrick Stuart as Guy Patti LuPone as Zora Tom Chick as Waiter Amy Landers as Waitress Paul Cusimano as Waiter Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Glazer Cynthia Lamontagne as Annie Bill Campbell as Dr. Clint Webber Robin May Florence as Waitress Claire Yarlett as Vicky Lisa Waltz as Tricia Camille Grammer as Eve Conrad Janis as Albert Amy Van Nostrand as Janice Lesley Stahl as Herself Ron Dean as Frank Kevin Kilner as Steve Garrett Kimberly Oja as Felicity Camille Grammer as Eve Miguel Pérez as Carlos Del Gato Larry King as Himself Linda Kerns as Policewoman John Ducey as Waiter Joseph Will as Nikos Billy Campbell as Dr. Clint Webber Bette Rae as Elizabeth Tom McGowan as Kenny Daly Edward Hibbert as Gil Marsha Mason as Sherry Lindsay Frost Shirley Prestia as Saleswoman Brooks Almy as Mother in Elevator Andrew Dorsett as Young Frasier Miguel Sandoval as Mr. Martin Mark Blum as John Melora Marshall as Female Fan Tucker Smallwood as Detective John Waters as Voice of Roger John Mahon as Walt Joe Reynolds as Waiter Robert Stanton as Ben Lisa Robinson as Connie Thomas J. Reilly as Father O'Rourke Lisa Edelstein as Caitlin Lynnda Ferguson as Kathy Sela Ward as Kelly Easterbrook Joey Zimmerman as Dracula Halle Berry as Voice of Betsy François Giroday as Robert Marcia Mitzman as Allison Landers Andrew Philpot as Waiter Beverly Leech as Jennifer Michael Welch as Young Niles Beecey Carlson as Maid Valerie Dillman as Mary Ann Lindsay Price as Sharon Peg Steward as Mrs. McCloud Susan Wood as Nurse Matt McGrath as Protester Mark Munoz as Dr. Krovitz Marilyn O'Connor as Albert's Wife Monte Russell as Pauly Heather Lee as Toffee Macintosh James Harper as Karl Demene Hall as Conductor Bess Myerson as Voice of Mary Alan Galli as Male Fan Leslie S. Sachs as TIna Cyndi Pass as Vanessa James Gleason as Ed Christopher M. Brown as Bulldog's Engineer John-David Keller as Nigel Marsha Kramer as Tooty Jonathan Fraser as Man at Party David Manis as Terrence Rob Reiner as Voice of Bill Doug Budin as Clerk Leslie Ishii as Stewardess Alan Mingo, Jr. as Waiter #2 Sullivan, Matt~Restaurant Waiter Jennifer Williams as Woman in Hall Bob Dishy as Dr. Schenkman Stephanie Faracy as Mimi Conrad Janis as Albert John LaMotta as Duke Palmer Scott as Mr. Twembly Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith Robert Ruth as Coach Nugent Nick De Gruccio as Short Man Charlee Baugh as Schoolgirl Nick Mize as Man in Street Mark Capri as Man in Hall David Manis as Terrence Amy Van Nostrand as Janice Jill Clayburgh as Voice of Marie Lisa Edelstein as Caitlin Caroline Aaron as Phyllis Cindy Crawford as Voice of Dorothy Patti LuPone as Aunt Billy Campbell Yasemin Baytok as Cindy Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Lori Harmon as Yvonne Claire Yarlett as Vicky Lisa Waltz as Tricia Bill Ferrell as Policeman Camille Grammer as Lady Godiva Steeve Arlen as Daniel Gill Tucker Smallwood as Mr. Ebersol Kristen Lowman as Linda Marcia Mitzman Gaven as Allison Lesley Stahl Jamie Alexis as Sally Ron Dean as Frank Robert Stanton as Benjamin Heide Karp as Crystal Thomas J. Reilly as Father Mulligan Kevin Kilner as Steve Sela Ward as Model/Zoologist Scott Thompson Baker as Stan Norman Rice as Himself Miguel Pérez as Carlos Christopher Marshall as Customer Mark Ryan as Winston James Patrick Stuart as Guy John Ducey as Waiter Joseph Will as Nikos François Giroday as Robert Michelle Crispin as Bulldog's Date Grace Phillips as Lisa Adam Kendrick as Waiter John McEnroe as Voice of Patrick Shirley Prestia as Saleswoman Brooks Almy as Doris Norman Rice as Himself Joe Reynolds as Waiter Nick Mize as Man Lindsay Price as Sharon Jordan Baker as Paula Heather Lee as Toffee MacIntosh Lisa Robinson as Connie Lynnda Ferguson as Kathy James Harper as Karl J.B. Gaynor as Billy Lori Harmon as Yvonne Peg Stewart as Mrs. McCloud Tom McGowan as Kenny Daly Matt Sullivan as Restaurant Waiter Albert Macklin as Masseur Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Clare Bill Gratton as Leo Ashley West Leonard as Customer #1 John Mahon as Walt Al Fann as Jimmy Zachary McLemore as Big Kid Palmer Scott as Mr. Twembly Robert Ruth as Coach Nugent Jill Matson as Customer #2 Leslie S. Sachs as Tina Heide Karp as Crystal Doug Hance as Joey Katona Susan Wood as Beth Laurence Lau as Steven James Gleason as Ed Adrian Neil as Freddy Peg Stewart as Mrs. McCloud Nick De Gruccio as Jim Valerie Dillman as Mary Ann Show More Cast Episodes 1 Frasier's Imaginary Friend Air date: Sep 23, 1997 Season five of Frasier opens as the titular radio psychologist (Kelsey Grammer) spontaneously bids a brief adios to Seattle and flies off to Acapulco. Here he is smitten by voluptuous supermodel Kelly (Sela Ward) -- but of course it isn't all about sex, or so Frasier tells himself, since Kelly is also extremely intelligent, a Ph.D candidate in zoology. Back home, Frasier's brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), father Martin (John Mahoney), and Martin's live-in caregiver Daphne (Jane Leeves) become convinced that Kelly (whom they've never seen) is merely a product of Frasier's hyperactive imagination! More 2 The Gift Horse Air date: Sep 30, 1997 The 65th birthday of Martin Crane (John Mahoney) is rapidly approaching. This event also heralds a yearly ritual performed by Martin's sons, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce), to wit: virtually trampling over each another in their efforts to buy ever-increasingly expensive gifts for their dad. Without giving away any more of the plot, it can be said that the episode's biggest laugh is a horse laugh. Marsha Mason makes her first fifth-season appearance as Martin's lady friend Sherry Dempsey. More 3 Halloween Air date: Oct 28, 1997 In the first episode of a two-part story, the Frasier gang gears up for an elaborate Halloween costume party. Inasmuch as his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) has declared that the theme will be "literary" characters, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) dons the nose and assumes the mantle (and much of flowery speechifying) of Cyrano de Bergerac. Ultimately, the party becomes one of the "surprise" variety when Frasier's producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) -- she with an extremely active sex life -- makes a shocking announcement. More 4 The Kid Air date: Nov 4, 1997 In the conclusion of a two-party story, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is still having trouble digesting the news that his producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) is pregnant. Even more difficult to handle is the revelation of the man responsible for Roz' condition. Did we say "man"? Actually, the fellow in question is many, many years younger than Roz -- practically a baby himself! The hilarious ramifications of this situation are offset by a more serious dilemma: whether or not Roz should keep the baby. More 5 The 1000th Show Air date: Nov 11, 1997 Although listed in the syndication package as the 101st episode of Frasier, this entry was originally advertised as the 100th program. Be that as it many, the episode's plotline honors another milestone: The 1000th broadcast of Frasier Crane's call-in advice show on Seattle radio station KACL. Accordingly, the city, headed by mayor Norman Rice (playing himself), prepares for "Frasier Crane Day," with a gala public rally at the Seattle Space Needle (where portions of this episode were filmed). There's only one missing ingredient: Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), himself, who is nowhere to be found! More 6 Voyage of the Damned Air date: Nov 18, 1997 When Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is booked on a celebrity cruise, it naturally follows that Niles (David Hyde Pierce), Martin (John Mahoney), and Roz (Peri Gilpin) will go along for the ride. Niles in particular is looking forward to the tranquility of a sea voyage on a luxury liner (which truth to tell isn't so luxurious) so that he can expunge the memory of his estranged wife Maris. Imagine Niles' reaction when he spots Maris amongst the passengers -- and she's got some bad news for him. More 7 My Fair Frasier Air date: Nov 25, 1997 Lindsay Frost makes her first series appearance as a high-profile, high-powered Seattle criminal defense attorney named Samantha. Upon seeing the gorgeous advocate, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is instantly smitten, and a romance soon develops. Unfortunately, Frasier is used to being the dominant party in his relationships -- but with "Sam," he is as submissive as a wounded puppy. Talk-show host Larry King briefly shows up as (who else?) himself. More 8 Desperately Seeking Closure Air date: Dec 9, 1997 In this follow up to the previous episode "My Fair Fraser," the romance between high-powered attorney Samantha (Lindsay Frost) and the uncharacteristically submissive Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is on the rocks. Ultimately the relationship breaks off, though Samantha assures Frasier that this setback is "all about her." This doesn't stop our hero from believing that the breakup was his fault -- and subsequently obsessing over the "fact." 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl makes a cameo appearance. More 9 Perspectives on Christmas Air date: Dec 16, 1997 Leave it to the Frasier gang to take a perfectly enjoyable holiday like Christmas and cast a pall of misery over the proceedings. Specifically, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), Daphne (Jane Leeves), Niles (David Hyde Pierce), and Roz (Peri Gilpin) show up separately at the offices of their favorite masseur (Albert Macklin), relating horrible recent Yuletide memories as they receive their respective rubdowns. Particularly amusing (at least for the viewer) are Niles' traumatic misadventures in a stalled elevator. More 10 Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name Air date: Jan 6, 1998 Missing the good old days of Boston when he and his friends gathered at a certain watering hole called "Cheers", Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) seeks out a similar Seattle bar "where everybody knows your name." He settles upon an English-style pub called the Fox and Whistle, which in many ways (except for the accents and decor) is quite similar to his favorite Beantown haunt. The more Frasier feels at home with his new drinking buddies, the more annoyed Daphne (Jane Leeves) becomes -- it seems that the Fox and Whistle is her favorite bar as well, and she feels that Frasier is muscling in on her "territory." More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Frasier Season 5 All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (0) Not one of the best Frasier episodes ever, but a respectable one. It gets off to a too-slow start... The show gathers speed and builds to a trademark Frasier frenzied conclusion and a rich comedic payoff. Aug 18, 2018 | Full Review… David Bianculli New York Daily News Top Critic Thankfully, Frasier used the game-of-telephone gimmick sparingly, but used it effectively. Sep 20, 2018 | Full Review… Michael Arbeiter Nerdist A witty, worthy successor to Seinfeld. Aug 18, 2018 | Full Review… Mike Lipton People Magazine While even amongst hardcore Frasier fans it is obvious that the show took a down-ward turn in its latter years, in its fifth season the show was still bringing in the laughs. Aug 18, 2018 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Filip Vukcevic IGN Movies One reason Frasier works is that both classes are made up of good people with values, which happen to be expressed in different ways. The show gives both coastal yuppies and Middle America a good name. Aug 18, 2018 | Full Review… Anita Gates New York Times Top Critic Exactly the blend of urbane wit and hilarious, over-the-top outbursts to entice Emmy judges year after year. Aug 18, 2018 | Full Review… Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (6) Audience Reviews for Frasier: Season 5 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Frasier: Season 5! 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