Ep 3. Proxy Prexy

In Frasier season 10 episode 3, titled "Proxy Prexy", Frasier's romantic relationship with his current girlfriend, Claire, hits a snag when he accidentally insults her in a public speech. Claire is the chairwoman of a charity organization and Frasier is asked to be the keynote speaker at their upcoming fundraiser. Despite Frasier's nerves about public speaking, he eventually agrees to do it.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Frasier becomes overly enthusiastic during his speech and makes a comment about Claire's "perky" personality. As soon as the words leave his mouth, Frasier realizes his mistake and tries to backtrack, but it's already too late. The audience is left feeling uncomfortable and Claire is visibly hurt.

Frasier tries to apologize to Claire, but she's understandably upset. She tells him that she needs time to think about their relationship and excuses herself. In the meantime, Frasier seeks advice from his friends and family on how to win her back.

Martin suggests that Frasier write Claire an apology letter and include a sentimental gift, such as a piece of jewelry. Roz tells him to be honest and sincere in his apology, and Niles advises him to be patient and give Claire the space she needs.

Frasier takes all of their advice and writes a heartfelt apology letter to Claire, which he pairs with a beautiful necklace. However, when he goes to deliver it to her in person, he's surprised to find that Claire has already moved on and is dating someone else.

Feeling dejected, Frasier confides in Roz and Martin, who encourage him to move on and focus on himself. Frasier takes their advice and starts focusing on his own interests and hobbies. He takes up painting and even joins a pottery class.

During his pottery class, Frasier meets a woman named Faye, who shares his passion for art. They hit it off immediately and start dating. However, when Claire sees Frasier with Faye, she starts to feel jealous and realizes that she still has feelings for him.

Claire reaches out to Frasier and tells him that she made a mistake by breaking up with him. Frasier is understandably hesitant to jump back into a relationship with her, but ultimately decides to give her another chance.

In the end, Frasier and Claire reconcile and are able to move past their previous issues. Frasier learns the importance of being honest and sincere in his relationships, and realizes that sometimes it's best to take things slow and be patient.

"Proxy Prexy" is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of romantic relationships and the importance of honesty and communication. It showcases the power of forgiveness and highlights the value of personal growth and self-discovery. Overall, it's a memorable addition to the Frasier series, and one that fans won't want to miss.