Ep 20. Breaking the Ice

In the second season of Frasier, the episode 20 is titled 'Breaking the Ice'. In this episode, Frasier and Niles decided to take their father Martin out for a night of ice fishing. The show begins with Frasier and Niles arriving at Martin's with all the necessary supplies for their night out on the ice, including Frasier's expensive wine gift.

As they head out to the lake, things begin to go wrong immediately. First, Martin's old truck breaks down forcing them to tow it with their car. Then, when they arrive at the lake, they are thwarted by some local fishermen who have taken up all the prime fishing spots.

After much negotiating, Frasier, Niles, and Martin finally find a spot to call their own and set up their equipment. As they begin to fish, they quickly realize that this is not going to be as easy as they thought. Martin is the only one who seems to know what he is doing, and he quickly becomes frustrated with his sons' lack of fishing skills.

As the night wears on, the trio begins to bond over their shared experiences on the ice. They share stories and memories from their past, and each of them lets their guard down a little more. Frasier even opens up about his fear of not being able to live up to his father's expectations.

Just as they are starting to have a good time, things take a turn for the worse. Martin falls through the ice, and Frasier and Niles must work together to save him. In the chaos of the moment, they all realize just how much they mean to each other.

Despite the near-death experience, the night ends on a high note with the trio feeling closer than ever before. They head back home, exhausted but happy, and even Martin seems to have a renewed appreciation for his sons.

Overall, 'Breaking the Ice' is a heartwarming episode that showcases the love and bond between a father and his sons. While the ice fishing trip may not have gone as planned, it gave them all a chance to connect and grow closer. Fans of the show will appreciate the episode's classic Frasier moments and witty dialogue while also being touched by the heartwarming storyline.