Ep 11. Good Samaritan
- TVPG
- January 7, 1999
- 21 min
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7.8 (908)
Frasier season 6 episode 11, titled "Good Samaritan", follows the titular character as he struggles with guilt after failing to help a woman in distress. At the beginning of the episode, Frasier witnesses a woman being mugged and quickly ducks into a nearby coffee shop to avoid getting involved. However, he begins to feel guilty about his inaction and decides to track down the woman to make amends.
Meanwhile, Niles is struggling with his own ethical dilemma when a patient asks him to falsify her medical records so she can qualify for disability benefits. Niles is torn between his desire to help his patient and his commitment to maintaining his professional integrity.
As the episode progresses, Frasier's guilt over the mugging incident drives him to new heights of obsessive behavior. He develops a fixation on finding the victim and making amends, even going so far as to stake out the coffee shop where he last saw her. This behavior puts a strain on his relationships with his family and friends, who struggle to understand and deal with his irrational behavior.
In the end, both Frasier and Niles are forced to confront the practical and ethical consequences of their actions. Frasier's quest for redemption ultimately leads him to a surprising confrontation with the mugging victim, while Niles must make a difficult decision about how to handle his patient's request for falsified records.
Overall, "Good Samaritan" is a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging episode that explores themes of guilt, accountability, and the complexities of moral decision-making. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plotting, this episode is sure to captivate fans of the series and leave them pondering the nature of right and wrong for days to come.