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Frasier- Rate Thread 2017-09-01 10:13:30 Post No. 87165861
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Rate the women Frasier dated throughout the series..
Here's a list:
Before 1993
Clarice Warner, his old piano teacher (Constance Towers) (1969ish - Frasier said he was 17 at the time).

Nannette "Nanny Gee" Gooseman (Emma Thompson in Cheers), a children's entertainer. Frasier's first wife, married about 1972. Divorced not long afterwards after they realised it was a mistake.

Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), his fiancée. She introduced him to Cheers and the regulars there, but jilted him at the altar (1984 - 1985).

Candi (Jennifer Tully), one of Sam Malone's ex girlfriends whom he set Frasier up with. (1986)

Dr Lilith Sternin (Bebe Neuwirth), Frasier's second wife. (1986 - 1992, married 1988).

Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), bar manager of Cheers. They had sex a couple of times but then Lilith returned. (1992).

Shauna, his secretary. She only dated him to get back at her parents (1992).

1993
Catherine (Amanda Donahue) (Ep 7).

1994
Model Kristina Harper (Claire Stansfield) (Ep 14).

Tawny Van Deusen (Trish Ramish) (Ep 18).

Carrie (Sara Melson), a 22 year old student working in a shop for some money. She thinks Frasier is 34. (Ep 20).

Madeline Marshall (JoBeth Williams), who has her own sportswear range (Eps 32 and 33).

1995
Dr Honey Snow (Shannon Tweed), a self-help psychtherapist whose looks Frasier falls for (Ep 39).

Sheila (Tea Leoni), fiancée of Frasier's friend Sam Malone (Ted Danson) who ran Cheers!!! (Ep 40).

Bebe Glazer, after a night of celebrating Frasier's new contract went a bit too far... (Ep 46).

Kate Costas (Mercedes Ruehl), KACL's station manager (Eps 49, 52, 54, 55 and 58), runs into 1996.

1996
Kate Costas (continued from 1995).

Maureen Cutler (Jane Kaczmarek), a cop who also fell for Martin and eventually started dating him (Eps 68 and 81).

Sharon (Jen Campbell), one of Roz's friends who falls for Bulldog (Ep 74).
...more to follow.....

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>>87165861

CONTINUED:

1997
Laura Parris (Beth Armstrong), Frasier's date whom he took up to a cabin with Niles and his date Beth, Laura's friend. (Ep 85).

Stephanie Garrett (Patricia Wettig), one of Niles' neighbours (Ep 86).

Frasier's three dates in one weekend, Kimberly Egan (Rebeccah Bush), Adair Peck (Donna Bullock) and Leslie Wellman (Maria Del Mar) (Ep 91).

Elise (Cindy Katz) who doesn't get to date Frasier because he's so obsessed with trying to find out if Niles and Maris are meant for each other (Ep 94).

Laura (Linda Hamilton), who dials Frasier by mistake (ie wrong number). He decides to see her but finds out she's married (Ep 95).

Kelly Easterbrook (Sela Ward), a supermodel who Frasier meets in Acapulco. She's in the middle of a messy break up and wants to keep their relationship secret at first, but Frasier can't resis bragging (Ep 96).

"Eve" (Camille Donatacci Grammer, Kelsey's wife), one of the guests at Niles' party (Ep 98).

Samantha Pierce (Lindsay Frost), a lawyer who Frasier loves and has connections with many famous people (Eps 102 and 103).

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>>87165908
CONTINUED:

1998
Annie (Cynthia LaMontagne), one of Daphne's friends (Ep 109)

Sharon (Lindsay Price), one of KACL's employees who falls for Dr Clint Webber (Ep 112)

Caitlin (Lisa Edelstein), who is "very good" in bed but doesn't have much in common with Frasier (Ep 114).

Vicky (Claire Yarlett), a woman at Frasier's and Niles' singles party whom they both fall for (Ep 117).

Tricia (Lisa Waltz), a woman whom Frasier is always late for their dates (Ep 118).

Rebecca Wendell (Laura Harring), another model who Frasier wants to date in his "bachelor pad" but she's turned off after an incident involving Martin and Niles (Ep 122).

Marie (Teri Hatcher), Duke's daughter whom Frasier thinks is only dating him for free advice (Ep 124).

Nancy Cavanaugh (Grace Phillips), Frasier's new woman. He keeps contacting old flames though, such as Madeline (Cynthia K Ambuehl) whom he thinks is his secret admirer (Ep 125).

Faye Moskowitz (Amy Brenneman), an ex-lawyer who's now a pastry chef (Eps 129, 140 and 142). Runs into 1999.

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>>87165942
CONTINUED:

1999
Faye Moskowitz (continued from 1998).

Cassandra Stone (Virginia Madsen), KACL's publicist (Eps 133, 140 and 142).

Mia (Rita Wilson), a children's author who looks just like the late Hester Crane (Ep 143).

Regan (Gigi Rice), Frasier's neighbour (Eps 148 and 162)
2000
Lorna / Lana Lynley (Jean Smart), prom queen at Frasier's school (Ep 156 as Lorna, Eps 185, 186, 187 and 188 as Lana). Runs into 2001.

Holly (Kelly Miller), another of Daphne's friends who instead wanted her brother Simon (Ep 164).

Miranda (Tushka Bergen), who runs an old folks home. Frasier pretends to enquire about it for Martin so he can see her (Ep 167).

Abby Michaels (Teri Polo), Frasier's lawyer who handles Donny's lawsuit (Ep 170).

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>>87165959
CONTINUED:

2001
Chelsea (Katherine Disque), whom he took to the opera (Ep 175)

Monica (Charlotte Ross), whom Frasier sent flowers and candy to every day and went a bit over the top (Ep 177).

Mrs Daley (Illeana Douglas), Kenny's wife. Frasier didn't know this though, thinking she was called Janice and was dating Kenny (Ep 178).

Claire (Patricia Clarkson), one of Lana's friends whom she sets up with him if he tutors her son Kirby (Eps 185, 187 and 188).
2002
Lisa (Bellamy Young), one of Niles' patients and a bookstore owner who met Frasier by accident (Ep 203)

Susanna (Allison Janney), a friend of Roz's who was an artist. She and Frasier argued about a painting and their date was over. (Ep 203)

Kris (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), a woman at Martin's workplace who was popular - a bit too popular - with the guys. (Ep 203)

Roz Doyle, after they both got drunk after talking about their miserable love lives..... (Ep 209)

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>>87165984
CONTINUED:

2003
Chelsea Gray (Jeanne Tripplehorn), a PE teacher whose coaching style made Frasier remember his own gym coach, Coach Fuller. (Ep 225)

Julia Wilcox (Felicity Huffman), KACL's financial adviser, whom first of all had a love-hate relationship with Frasier, but they soon fell for each other and dated until Julia insulted Frasier's family. (Eps 222, 223, 226, 230, 233, 234, 235 and 236)

Ann Hodges (Julia Sweeney), a friend of Roz's who works in insurance. (Ep 239)

Cindy, his date to the SeaBees who had to cancel because she broke her heel. (Ep 244)

Natalie Blanc (Musetta Vander), until she made an excuse during their date to go on a date with another man. (Ep 245).
2004
Caroline Harwich (Lisa Thornhill), a neighbour of Frasier's. She'd agreed to go out with him - until Ann Hodges got in the way! (Ep 247).

Nannette "Nanny Gee" Gooseman (this time played by Laurie Metcalf), whom he had a reunion with in Seattle. Frasier had a crush on her again - even though she had remarried! (Ep 249).

Willa Haver (Gabrielle Miller), who had been parking in his car space but wasn't interested in him. (Ep 251)

The 5 dates Charlotte sets him up with: "Creationism Date" (Beth Littleford), "Horny Date" (Rachel Dratch), "Wig Date" (Suzanne Lee Singh), "Dress Date" (Ellen Ratner) and "Teen Date" (Kate Steele). Their names are not given, but all 5 ended in disaster. (Ep 252).

Kim (Jennifer Tilly, again!), whom he met in a singles bar. (Ep 253).

Charlotte (Laura Linney), his matchmaker, after she dumped her boyfriend Frank for Frasier. She moved back to Chicago at the end of the series but Frasier followed her there..... (Eps 252, 253, 254, 255 and 257).

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He was such a Pimp!!!!

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I'd personally say Lana Anne Lynley was the best... such a MILF!

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Jesus, I never realized he was such a stud. I'll bet Candi was a whole lot of fun.

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>>87166171
I know, those tits........ yikes!!!!!!!

I remember her in Liar Liar.... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!

Anonymous 2017-09-01 10:35:44 Post No.87166236
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 10:35:44 Post No.87166236 [Report]

Frasier/Cheers reboot when?

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:03:42 Post No.87166748
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>>87166236
>Frasier/Cheers reboot when?
take my money

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:11:16 Post No.87166888
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Thought this would stimulate quite a debate on /tv/ but I was wrong........... carry on

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:13:59 Post No.87166946
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:13:59 Post No.87166946 [Report]

good thread. too detailed abit

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:14:49 Post No.87166966
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>>87166946

Copied and pasted, my fault

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:16:36 Post No.87167001
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>>87166748
Some Anon came up with a promising idea the other night involving Freddie Crane in Boston buying the bar and having to take in Niles' son as a boarder.

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>>87167001
>Norm is still sitting on his stool

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>>87167070
Woody is now the head-bartender and as loopy as Coach was.

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>>87167001
oooooh, I like it

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:29:37 Post No.87167239
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>>87167001
I like it although I hate the child actor who played him in the series!

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>Roz's daughter is the bar slut

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>>87167240
Yes, although Have you seen what Peri Gilpin looks like now, she still passes for sexy, I'm tellin ya

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>>87167281
>mfw Roz and her daughter are a tag team

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>>87167239
No, new actor, 30ish, neurotic like Frasier. Lilith was a bit overbearing as a mother.

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>>87167240

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:34:12 Post No.87167335
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:34:12 Post No.87167335 [Report]

>It's a Frasier moves in with Freddie series

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he did nothing wrong

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:36:33 Post No.87167376
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>>87167335
This is the way it could work

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:37:46 Post No.87167398
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>>87167376
So just a rehash of Frasier? Does he bring his dog and old chair?

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:38:34 Post No.87167411
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>>87167376
>It's a Marty is still alive and Freddie has to deal with two geriatrics series

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>>87167230
I think you could find it in the archives.

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>>87167323
Yes that would make sense...

erm... I think Paul Dano would be a great choice but I doubt he's do a sitcom desu

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>>87167424
a guy kinda like Ross from friends is how I imagine he'd turn out

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>>87167335
That would be full circle

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:41:46 Post No.87167481
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>>87167398
No obviously...... frasier hates dogs.... it would be his Cat

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>It's a old as fuck Sam Malone dates Roz's daughter storyline

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>>87167481
>>87167488
LOL

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:45:11 Post No.87167548
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>>87167481
>implying Frasier would put up with any animal
he is a no pet guy

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:45:47 Post No.87167560
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:45:47 Post No.87167560 [Report]

Frasier moves in with an African fertility statue.

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:46:29 Post No.87167574
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>>87167548
C'mon now... that episode where Frasier becomes attached to a Cat he has to look after while he's going through a dating slump...
>Someone doesn't know his Frasier very well

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:47:20 Post No.87167592
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>>87167560
ha ha ha

>He's still seething that his shlong got replaced with a tootsie roll

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:48:53 Post No.87167623
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>>87167574
i have re watched it twice give me the episode please

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:49:55 Post No.87167640
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>>87167623
i forgot it

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:50:00 Post No.87167643
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:50:00 Post No.87167643 [Report]

>It's a Frasier finds out Freddie is his wife's son storyline

Just like Marty

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>>87165861
the one with blonde hair and blue eyes ;)`

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:51:52 Post No.87167695
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>>87167623
>i have re watched it twice give me the episode please

Only twice?? jeez!

"Hello Mr Bottomsly"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuwPSvQMbm8

Season 11 Episode 5 - I think 'The Place Holder'

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>>87167695
thank you ill watch it now

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:53:16 Post No.87167729
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>>87167713
No worries

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>>87167729
no wonder i don't remember it, that is in the final season

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:57:10 Post No.87167802
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Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:57:10 Post No.87167802 [Report]

Marty's buffet advice is really good

Anonymous 2017-09-01 11:57:43 Post No.87167818
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>>87167802
remind me

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>>87167818
Scene Four - Cocktail Lounge
Martin and Niles are sitting at the bar.

Martin: Now the buffets come at a pretty good clip, so you got to pace yourself. And watch out for your fillers—your breads, your rolls, your chips and dip. You've only got so much room, don't be a hero.

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>>87167818
" Now the buffets come at a pretty good pace, so you gotta pace yourself. And watch out for your fillers - your breads, your rolls, your chips, your dips. You've only got so much room - don't be a hero."

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>>87167865
scene four what episode and season?

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>>87167865
you beat me :(

Anonymous 2017-09-01 12:03:26 Post No.87167948
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>>87167904
season 5 ep 6

Anonymous 2017-09-01 12:03:41 Post No.87167955
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>>87167904
Voyage of the Damned, season 5 episode 6.

They're on a cruise ship.

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>>87167955
ah yes.... i never really liked that episode... just didn't do it for me

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>>87165861
>>87165908
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>>87166011
Fucking hell, and they always had him whining about not being able to find a woman. The bastard was a fucking sex fiend.

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>>87168124
the problem was never him not being able to find a woman, rather finding the right one and keeping her

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>>87168124
doctors make the worst patients

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>>87165861
Quality Thread. I can already rule out all the ones over 25.

I'm so annoyed that they always showed dating mutliple women at the same time as "dangerous" or a guaranteed failure when it is the absolute best bitch management system known to man if you make subtly sure that is what you do...

Sienfeld did the same because they know if they actually teach their audience (rather than just get them to to think they are being improved) then they will lose the easily (mis)led audience. Both shows end up being faux-pa-phobia inducing shit with too heavy a reliance on the cuck contrast character (george + niles) to prop up the lead.