Everything you need to know about Frasier
Frasier follows titular psychiatrist Frasier Crane as he moves from Boston, Massachusetts back to his hometown of Seattle, Washington following his split from wife, Lilith.
Once there, his plans to embrace a fresh start as a single man are hindered when his father, Martin, moves into his apartment alongside his beloved dog, Eddie.
This quickly grows to include live-in physical therapist Daphne, who looks after Martin as he suffers mobility issues after being shot in the line of duty while working for Seattle PD.
Martin’s presence proves to be a hindrance to Frasier, who prides himself in having high-class tastes and intellectual conversation, while Martin is a blue-collar worker whom he has little in common with.
Thankfully, he at least has his brother, fellow psychiatrist Niles, on hand to help him with his home problems – even though he has issues of his own.
Soon, he finds himself hosting a call-in radio show, helping listeners with their dilemmas with the help of smart-mouthed producer, Roz.
Launching in 1993, Frasier became an immediate hit, and despite its end in 2004, continued to be aired on TV across the world.
In 2023 – thirty years since the show made its debut – Frasier was officially rebooted to Paramount+.
The new series follows Frasier returning to Boston in a bid to have a better relationship with his son, Frederick, and taking up a position as a professor at Harvard University.
Find out more about getting Paramount+ here.
Who stars in Frasier and where have we seen them before?
The key cast members for the original series were:
- Kelsey Grammar (Partners, Hank, X-Men) as Dr. Frasier Crane
- David Hyde Pierce (The Good Life, Wet Hot American Summer) as Dr. Niles Crane
- Jane Leeves (Hot In Cleveland, Seinfeld, The Resident) as Daphne Moon
- Peri Gilpin (Make It Or Break It, The Anthrax Attacks) as Roz Doyle
- John Mahoney (Moonstruck, Say Anything) as Martin Crane
- Moose (My Dog Skip) as Eddie the Dog
However, only Grammar returned for the reboot as a full-time cast member, with Pierce and Leeves both turning down the opportunity to reprise their roles.
John Mahoney, who played Niles and Frasier’s father Martin, died in 2018, and it was decided they would not recast him.
Gilpin has made appearances in the reboot as a guest star.
The 2023 cast consists of:
- Jack Cutmore-Scott (Tenet, Oppenheimer) as Freddy Crane
- Toks Olagundoye (Castle, The Neighbours) as Olivia Finch
- Jess Salgueiro (Letterkenny, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) as Eve
- Newcomer Anders Keith as David Crane
- Nicholas Lyndhurst (Only Fools and Horses, Goodnight Sweetheart) as Alan Cornwall
- Kevin Daniels (Modern Family, The Big Leap) as Tiny
How many episodes of Frasier are there?
The original series of Frasier ran for 11 seasons, totaling 264 episodes.
The reboot has so far only aired one season, running for 10 episodes.
A second season of the reboot has been confirmed and will premiere in September 2024.
Is Frasier connected to any other shows?
Yes – Frasier is actually a spin-off of another beloved sitcom, though it has a different tone and a very loose connection.
Frasier Crane was initially a character on Cheers, which is set in Boston, not Seattle. He was a regular at the titular bar and was seen having ongoing issues with his ex-wife, Lilith (played by Bebe Neuwirth).
Cheers ran from 1982 to 1993 – with Frasier starting the same year it ended.
What is the age rating of Frasier?
Frasier’s official rating in the UK, as certified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is PG for the overall series.
This means the show is suitable for children with parental guidance.
However, there are some episodes officially classed as 12 (not suitable for young children).
Reasons for this rating is due to the show containing:
- Minor profane language
- No scenes of sexual activity - though some inferences of sex having taken place
- Some nudity, but played for laughs
- Jokes of a sexual nature
- Little to no violence, and always played for comedic effect
- Some minor displays of cigarette and cigar smoking, and mild references to smoking marijuana
- Some emotional scenes, but nothing intense
- No threat or peril
How to watch Frasier in the UK
Both Frasier and the revival are available to watch in full now on Paramount+.
Because we strive to bring you the best, Paramount+ is available for Sky customers with Sky Cinema at absolutely no extra cost.
If you already have Paramount+, you can connect it to your Sky account.
You can find out how to do so here.
Find out more about what shows are on Paramount+ here.
