Frasier: The Complete Ninth Season
by Kelsey Grammer, David Lee, Jerry Zaks, Katy Garretson, Robert H. Egan
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Actor: David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, John Mahoney, Kelsey Grammer, Peri GilpinDirector: David Lee, Jerry Zaks, Katy Garretson, Kelsey Grammer, Robert H. Egan
Brand: GRAMMER,KELSEY
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 527 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-05-15
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
Product features:
- Frasier - The Ninth Season
DVD Reviews of Frasier: The Complete Ninth Season
DVD Review: A Bi-Polar Season.
Summary: 3 Stars
Season 9 of Frasier saw Dan O'Shannon become the sole `Showrunner' following Mark Reisman's departure from the staff, and it could hardly have been in more tragic circumstances. David Angell, the co-creator of the show and a major creative force died, as so many did, in the September 11th atrocities of 2001. It's difficult to assess how this tragedy affected the show creatively, as the series was already in a period of re-adjustment following the Season 7 finale and the whole dynamic of the show had changed. Taken as a whole, the season is a marginal improvement on the more serious and thoughtful season 8. There are a greater number of funny episodes, but the poor episodes really stand out. Here's a rundown of the season:
Don Juan In Hell Part 1 - A continuation of the season 8 finale in which Frasier has to choose between two women, Claire and Lana. On the whole it's a pretty dull re-tread, with only the appearance of `Island Niles' providing some mild amusement.
Don Juan In Hell Part 2 - Likely to be combined with the first part on DVD, this is a much better episode. Frasier forces himself to confront the reason why his relationships always fail by inviting Lilith, Diane, Nanette (his first wife) and Hester (his mother) on a trip inside his head.
The First Temptation of Daphne - Daphne and Niles address issues of trust following Daphne's discovery that one of Niles' patients is infatuated with him.
The Return of Martin Crane - A thoughtful episode in which Martin returns to work for the first time since he was shot many years ago.
Love Stinks - The first truly bad episode this season revolves around Roz being embarrassed dating a garbage disposal worker. It's a shame Peri Gilpin was given such weak material for a rare Roz-centred episode, most of the dialogue is cringing.
Room Full Of Heroes - A Halloween outing which, while not being particularly high brow, is fun throughout nonetheless. The only downside is a heavy handed scene towards the end
Bla-Z-Boy - Jon Sherman wrote many of my favourite episodes in Frasier's later seasons, and he delivers in spades here with the best of the season. Frasier becomes irked by the fact that he has lived with his father for longer than any relationship he's ever had with a woman. Both feel the other resents them, and this comes hilariously to the fore as Frasier accidentally but utterly destroys Martin's beloved chair. The dialogue and pace of the episode is reminiscent of the early classic years, and remains just as funny on repeated viewing. A truly classic episode.
The Two Hundredth - This milestone in the show's history is marked by an underwhelming episode in which Frasier meets his `ultimate fan'.
Sharing Kirby -This episode involves Niles and Frasier sparring for Kirby's favour, and is a fun, above average episode.
Junior Agent - Harriet Sansom Harris, who plays Frasier's conniving agent Bebe Glazer is a source of constant joy throughout the series. Sadly, this is possibly the weakest of her episodes.
Bully For Martin - As the title suggests, this episode centres on Martin's struggle with his bully of a boss.
Mother Load Part 1 - This highly entertaining episode sees the introduction of oft-referred-to Frasier nemesis Cam Winston.
Mother Load Part 2 - A slight letdown following the excellent first part, this is nonetheless an amusing episode. The sight of Daphne standing up to her mother was a joy.
Juvenilia - The final outing for Kirby sees him become an unlikely mentor for Frasier as he tackles the tenacious `Teen Scene' gang at KACL.
The Proposal - The episode in which Niles finally proposes to Daphne contains all the farce and humour for which the show is best known.
Wheels of Fortune - Scripted by veteran `Cheers' writers Ken Levine & David Isaacs, this feels like a departure from the standard `Frasier' template, and features a star turn from Michael Keaton as Lilith's wheelchair bound half-brother Blaine.
Three Blind Dates - Another great episode split, as the title suggests, into three distinct parts. The middle section is particularly funny.
War of the Words - Following three near-classic episodes on the spin, we're brought crashing back down to earth with this absolute stinker. Most definitely the worst episode in the history of `Frasier'.
Deathtrap - A murder/mystery plot is at the heart of this rare Frasier/Niles centred episode. The sight of David Hyde Pierce and Kelsey Grammar sparring off each other is a real treat.
The Love You Fake - The second and final outing for Cam Winston produces another rather fun episode.
Cheerful Goodbyes - This unnecessary episode feels like little more than an excuse to crowbar all the remaining members of the former `Cheers' cast into an episode of `Frasier' .
Frasier Has Spokane -Frasier expands his listener base in this below par episode, the only highlight of which is the scene where Frasier is introduced to the hostile Spokane media.
The Guilt Trippers - This episode takes the Frasier/Roz relationship somewhere it should never have gone - into the bedroom.
Moons Over Seattle - An up and down season is thankfully concluded with a highly enjoyable finale. Brian Cox is enlisted as Daphne's roguish father, and his star turn has one wondering why this was his only appearance on the show. A funny, witty episode which ends on a romantic cliffhanger is a welcome conclusion to an uneven season.
In conclusion then, this is a bi-polar season of Frasier, with at least half the episodes providing great entertainment and the other half making one grateful for the `skip' facility the DVD format provides. Having said that even the casual fan will be richly entertained by many of the episodes found here. It would be nice if Paramount included some extras this time. A tasteful tribute to David and Lynn Angell and the inclusion of NBC's 200th episode special would not go amiss, but sadly if past form is anything to judge by we won't get a thing.
Description of Frasier: The Complete Ninth Season
A pompous psychiatrist has a radio advice show; his curmudgeonly father lives with him and his equally pompous psychiatrist brother visits often.Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 15-MAY-2007
Media Type: DVD
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