Ep 4. I Hate Frasier Crane

In the fourth episode of the first season of Frasier entitled "I Hate Frasier Crane", Frasier is hosting his own radio show, "The Dr. Frasier Crane Show", where he is taking phone calls from his listeners and helping people with their problems, as he does every day. However, today is different as the first caller is a man who declares that he hates Frasier Crane and believes he is a fraud.

Frasier is taken aback and a little hurt by the caller's comments, but he continues to try and help the man with his problem. The caller, however, remains defiant and continues to berate Frasier on air, causing Frasier to become more and more agitated.

As the show goes on, more and more callers join in on the Frasier bashing, causing Frasier to begin to question himself and his abilities. He becomes convinced that the callers might be right and that he has been living a lie, pretending to be something he's not.

His brother Niles, sensing Frasier's distress, pays a visit to the radio station to offer his support. Niles tries to reassure him that he is not a fraud and that he has helped many people over the years. Frasier appreciates the support but remains upset.

Meanwhile, at home, Frasier's father Martin is dealing with his own set of problems. He's hurt his back and is struggling to get around the apartment. Roz, Frasier's producer, suggests that Martin see her chiropractor and offers to set up an appointment.

However, when Martin arrives at the chiropractor's office, he finds out that he will be treated by a woman instead of a man. Martin, who is uncomfortable with the idea, decides to go home instead.

Back at the station, Frasier has been taking calls for several hours and is becoming increasingly worn down by the constant abuse. The last caller, a woman, tells Frasier that she is a former patient of his and that he helped her through a particularly tough time in her life. She thanks him for his help and tells him that he is not a fraud.

Her kind words finally break through Frasier's self-doubt, and he is able to overcome his feelings of inadequacy. He thanks the woman and ends the show.

In the end, Frasier comes to the realization that he really does help people and that his radio show is a valuable platform to continue to do so. Martin, on the other hand, realizes that he should be more open-minded and willing to try new things.

"I Hate Frasier Crane" is a poignant episode that explores the fragility of the human psyche and the importance of self-belief. Frasier's journey of self-discovery is relatable and touching, as he struggles with his feelings of inadequacy and the fear of not living up to others' expectations. The episode is a reminder that even the most successful people have moments of self-doubt and that it's important to have a support system to lean on when things get tough.