SEASON ONE


(Setup: Six months before the events of the pilot, Frasier Crane divorces 
his wife, Lilith, and moves from Boston to his hometown of Seattle, where 
he becomes the host of a radio advice program.)
Events
Pilot: Frasier is forced to take in his handicapped father, Martin, 
   a retired police officer, and his dog, Eddie.  Frasier also hires 
   Englishwoman Daphne Moon as a housekeeper and Martin's physical 
   therapist.
•  Niles, Frasier’s brother, becomes infatuated with Daphne.
•  Frasier and Niles learn that their deceased mother, Hester, cheated on 
   Martin when they were boys.
•  Frasier hires Bebe Glaser as his agent.
•  Lilith visits Frasier in Seattle.
•  Frasier and Roz are nominated for their first Seattle Broadcasting 
   (SeaBea) award.
•  Frasier and Niles attempt to write a book about sibling rivalry.
•  Finale: Over coffee at Café Nervosa, Frasier and Niles discuss 
   Frasier’s life in the year since he moved to Seattle.


First Appearances
•  Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe, host of KACL’s Gonzo Sports Show
•  Noel Shempsky, KACL Sales employee and Roz's ardent admirer


AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Won

BMI FILM & TV AWARDS
BMI TV Music Award: Bruce Miller, Daryl Phinnessee
CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA AWARD (Artios)
Best Casting for TV, Comedy Episodic: Jeff Greenberg
EMMY
Outstanding Comedy Series
•  Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Kelsey Grammer
VIEWERS FOR QUALITY TELEVISION AWARDS
Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: David Hyde Pierce

Nominated

CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA (Artios)
Best Casting for TV, Pilot: Jeff Greenberg
EMMY
Outstanding Main Title Theme: Bruce Miller, Darryl Phinnessee
•  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: David Hyde Pierce
GOLDEN GLOBE
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: Kelsey Grammer
•  Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
•  Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, 
   or Motion Picture Made for TV: John Mahoney
TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy



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