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Frasier
S9.E21
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Cheerful Goodbyes

  • Episode aired Apr 30, 2002
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
941
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Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, John Ratzenberger, and Jane Leeves in Frasier (1993)
Comedy

Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech, and Niles, Daphne and Martin tag along to see the city. Once there, Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin.Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech, and Niles, Daphne and Martin tag along to see the city. Once there, Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin.Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech, and Niles, Daphne and Martin tag along to see the city. Once there, Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin.

  • Director
    • Sheldon Epps
  • Writers
    • David Angell
    • Peter Casey
    • David Lee
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer
    • Jane Leeves
    • David Hyde Pierce
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    941
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sheldon Epps
    • Writers
      • David Angell
      • Peter Casey
      • David Lee
    • Stars
      • Kelsey Grammer
      • Jane Leeves
      • David Hyde Pierce
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Dr. Frasier Crane
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Daphne Moon
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Dr. Niles Crane
    Peri Gilpin
    Peri Gilpin
    • Roz Doyle
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Martin Crane
    Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman
    • Carla Tortelli LeBec
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Cliff Clavin
    George Wendt
    George Wendt
    • Norm Peterson
    Philip Perlman
    Philip Perlman
    • Phil
    Paul Willson
    Paul Willson
    • Paul Krapence
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Walt Twitchell
    Rufus Wainwright
    Rufus Wainwright
    • Jeremy
    • (voice)
    Michael W. Baird
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Enzo
    Enzo
    • Eddie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sheldon Epps
    • Writers
      • David Angell
      • Peter Casey
      • David Lee
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    8gkarf

    Snipe hunt memories !

    If sad , as mentioned in other reviews, it's just because I miss Cheers . While I like Frazier , Cheers was the start of it all.

    I loved the interaction between Norm and Martin and the conversations between Daphne and Cliff . I like the way the entire Frazier family was accepted by the Cheers family. The ending, though telegraphed, was a sweet ending. I would have liked a telegram from Sam , would have been short enough to fit in without stealing the limelight from the others. Just the mention of the snipe hunt brought a smile at the remembrance of that episode. All in all , a very good episode.
    10rudedude-1

    What everyone has been waiting for.

    This is the episode of Frasier every Cheers fan has been waiting for. This is the one that brings back the Cheers gang. Ted Danson(Sam) Shelley Long(Diane) and Woody Harrelson(Woody) have all had their episode of Frasier and Bebe Neuwirth(Lillith) became a recurring character but the core gang had yet to appear. Well here they are Cheers mainstays Carla, Cliff, and Norm appear along with background characters like Paul and Phil. Even one of Cliff's postal buddies appears. For those concerned about the plot Frasier is in Boston to give a speech and brings his family along. At the airport he runs into Cliff who invites Frasier and his family to his retirement party.
    9Hitchcoc

    They're Baaaaaaaack!

    The gang go to Boston so Frasier can deliver a paper at a conference. Who should he run into but Cliff Clavin. Soon, they are on their way to a bar where they are holding a farewell party for our illustrious mail carrier. We get to see all the Cheers cast that had not appeared on this show. It is entertaining, but it is also bittersweet.
    3studioAT

    More sad than cheerful

    Frasier had always acknowledged the show it was spun off from but prided itself on standing alone. And for the first seven seasons of the show it didn't need to parachute former 'Cheers' cast members in too often because everything was going well. If anything 'Frasier' was a better show than 'Cheers' in the first seven years.

    But come season 8 there was a real slump in the quality and the episodes weren't always the most consistent. For me while there was a marked improvement in the ninth season the show was still not back on form and that's why it almost feels that by bringing back the folks from 'Cheers' it feels like the show is breaking the glass because there's an emergency.

    Overall, while it's nice to see the 'Cheers' gang, I think I prefer it when they don't pop by. Frasier had moved on, and so had we.

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    • Trivia
      This episode was part of NBC's 75th anniversary celebration, in which actors from previous NBC shows guest starred in current ones.
    • Goofs
      Martin tells Cliff that he had been a police officer for 30 years. Earlier in the series, it was established that Martin had over 40 years service.
    • Quotes

      Cliff Clavin: You were always there for me, Al.

      Phil: I'm Phil. Al's been dead for fourteen years, ya dumb son of a bitch!

    • Crazy credits
      When the title "Frasier" and the usual silhouette of Seattle are on screen, an animated off-the-ground monorail train appears, moving from right to left in front of the "buildings".
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Sitcom Crossovers (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
      Written by Bruce Miller and Darryl Phinnessee

      Performed by Kelsey Grammer

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Grub Street Productions
      • Paramount Network Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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